PB Express Inc
USDOT 507092 · MC-259674 · Columbus, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
PB Express Inc is a corporation based in Columbus, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 99 power units and 99 drivers, which ranks it #275 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 80 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 32.5% of vehicle inspections and 3.8% 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 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 7.1 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, logs, poles, beams, lumber, intermodal containers, chemicals.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | PB Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 507092 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-259674 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1893 Refugee Rd, Columbus, OH 43207 |
| Phone | (614) 449-1800 |
| First registered | Dec 14, 1992 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 507092.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 99 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 6,300 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 63.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 4,245,658 miles reported for 2025 – about 42,885 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 44 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 55 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 Ohio carriers with 50+ units (655).
| Measure | PB Express Inc | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 32.5% | 20.5% | 17.8% | 59% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.8% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 13% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.1 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 49% higher than average |
| Inspections | 80 | 80 with a driver check, 40 with a vehicle check, 95 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 29, 2018) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Ohio
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| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Wall Street Systems Inc USDOT 510668 | Mantua | 81 | 81 | 116 | 42.1% | 8 |
| Park Avenue Intermodal LLC USDOT 2433346 | Mantua | 99 | 99 | 89 | 50.0% | 4 |
| Madison Intermodal LLC USDOT 1851484 | Mantua | 98 | 98 | 131 | 51.3% | 9 |
| Wall Street Intermodal LLC USDOT 2198483 | Mantua | 95 | 95 | 154 | 43.2% | 9 |
| Broadway Intermodal LLC USDOT 443681 | Mantua | 87 | 87 | 105 | 40.0% | 2 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of PB Express Inc?
PB Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 507092 and operating authority MC-259674.
How many trucks does PB Express Inc have?
It reports 99 power units (99 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 6,300 trailers, with 99 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 25, 2026).
Where is PB Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Columbus, Ohio 43207.
What is the out-of-service rate of PB Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 32.5% of vehicle inspections and 3.8% 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.