MSL Express Inc
USDOT 4168399 · MC-1602835 · Palatine, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
MSL Express Inc is a company based in Palatine, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 70 power units and 80 drivers, which ranks it #716 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 127 times – about 1.8 inspections per power unit. 19.6% of vehicle inspections and 6.3% 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 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 8.6 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.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | MSL Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 4168399 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1602835 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2010 N Rand Rd Apt 109, Palatine, IL 60074 |
| Phone | (331) 312-2532 |
| First registered | Dec 13, 2023 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 23, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 4168399.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 70 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 80 | 40 |
- 1.14 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.7 trailers per tractor.
- 11,368,523 miles reported for 2026 – about 162,407 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 37% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 80 CDL drivers; 80 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 Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | MSL Express Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 19.6% | 20.5% | 22.2% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 6.3% | 3.3% | 2.9% | 89% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.6 | 4.8 | 5.7 | 80% higher than average |
| Inspections | 127 | 127 with a driver check, 56 with a vehicle check, 88 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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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of MSL Express Inc?
MSL Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 4168399 and operating authority MC-1602835.
How many trucks does MSL Express Inc have?
It reports 70 power units (70 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 120 trailers, with 80 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 23, 2026).
Where is MSL Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Palatine, Illinois 60074.
What is the out-of-service rate of MSL Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 19.6% of vehicle inspections and 6.3% 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.