Darwin Express LLC
USDOT 3976641 · MC-1487626 · Kenner, Louisiana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Darwin Express LLC is a company based in Kenner, Louisiana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 95 power units and 98 drivers, which ranks it #26 by fleet size among 73 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Louisiana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 233 times – about 2.5 inspections per power unit. 13.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 0 fatalities, 11 tow-away), or 11.6 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Darwin Express LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 3976641 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1487626 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1 Dogwood Dr, Kenner, LA 70065 |
| Phone | (504) 717-7486 |
| First registered | Oct 26, 2022 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3976641.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 95 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 140 | 0 |
- 1.03 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.5 trailers per tractor.
- 11,200,150 miles reported for 2025 – about 117,896 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 98 CDL drivers; 98 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Louisiana carriers with 50+ units (73).
| Measure | Darwin Express LLC | Same size, US | LA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 13.5% | 20.5% | 21.6% | 34% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 74% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 11.6 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 143% higher than average |
| Inspections | 233 | 233 with a driver check, 74 with a vehicle check, 97 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Darwin Express LLC?
Darwin Express LLC is registered with USDOT number 3976641 and operating authority MC-1487626.
How many trucks does Darwin Express LLC have?
It reports 95 power units (95 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 140 trailers, with 98 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 29, 2025).
Where is Darwin Express LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Kenner, Louisiana 70065.
What is the out-of-service rate of Darwin Express LLC?
Over 24 months, 13.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.