Exel Inc
USDOT 482746 · FF-3454, MC-145300 · Westerville, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Exel Inc (dba DHL Supply Chain USA) is a corporation based in Westerville, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 776 power units and 1,120 drivers, which ranks it #22 by fleet size among 655 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Ohio. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 818 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 11.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 56 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (27 injuries, 2 fatalities, 54 tow-away), or 7.2 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, chemicals, paper products.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Exel Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | DHL Supply Chain USA |
| USDOT number | 482746 |
| Operating authority (docket) | FF-3454, MC-145300 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 360 Westar Boulevard, Westerville, OH 43082 |
| Phone | (614) 865-8500 |
| First registered | May 6, 1992 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 29, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 482746.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 42 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 726 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 5,015 | 0 |
- 1.44 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 6.9 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 58,500,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 75,387 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 1,069 CDL drivers; 632 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 207 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | Exel Inc | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.9% | 17.8% | 17.8% | 33% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 1.4% | 2.6% | 20% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 | 71% higher than average |
| Inspections | 818 | 818 with a driver check, 503 with a vehicle check, 305 BASIC violations recorded, 15 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 25, 2017) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Exel Inc?
Exel Inc is registered with USDOT number 482746 and operating authority FF-3454, MC-145300.
How many trucks does Exel Inc have?
It reports 776 power units (726 tractors, 42 straight trucks) and 5,015 trailers, with 1,120 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 29, 2026).
Where is Exel Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Westerville, Ohio 43082.
What is the out-of-service rate of Exel Inc?
Over 24 months, 11.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.