Grand Island Express Inc
USDOT 54988 · MC-135283 · Grand Island, Nebraska · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Grand Island Express Inc (dba Grand Island Express) is a corporation based in Grand Island, Nebraska, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 158 power units and 164 drivers, which ranks it #28 by fleet size among 91 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Nebraska. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 238 times – about 1.5 inspections per power unit. 24.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 11 tow-away), or 7.0 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Grand Island Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Grand Island Express |
| USDOT number | 54988 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-135283 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 432 South Stuhr Road, Grand Island, NE 68801 |
| Phone | (308) 384-8555 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 54988.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 142 | 16 | 0 |
| Trailers | 379 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.04 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 17,581,156 miles reported for 2025 – about 111,273 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 97% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 164 CDL drivers; 164 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Nebraska carriers with 50+ units (91).
| Measure | Grand Island Express Inc | Same size, US | NE average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 24.7% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 31% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.3% | 2.6% | 0.9% | 52% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.0 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 55% higher than average |
| Inspections | 238 | 238 with a driver check, 73 with a vehicle check, 134 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 10, 2006) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Nebraska
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Nebraska carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| United Transport Inc USDOT 975605 | Rogers | 89 | 87 | 136 | 13.3% | 6 |
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| Hill Brothers Transportation Inc USDOT 306223 | Omaha | 230 | 230 | 302 | 26.4% | 15 |
Other carriers near Grand Island
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Express Inc USDOT 256401 | Grand Island | 92 | 111 | 240 | 7.5% | 7 |
| Chief Carriers Inc USDOT 54985 | Grand Island | 70 | 70 | 170 | 24.7% | 5 |
| H & S Enterprises Inc USDOT 569072 | Kearney | 262 | 197 | 110 | 20.5% | 5 |
| Hinz Trucking Inc USDOT 263874 | Elm Creek | 254 | 234 | 596 | 18.4% | 29 |
| Aurora Coop Elevator Company USDOT 439187 | Aurora | 238 | 333 | 89 | 11.8% | 1 |
| Myers Construction Inc USDOT 778805 | Broken Bow | 73 | 75 | 14 | 0.0% | 1 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Grand Island Express Inc?
Grand Island Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 54988 and operating authority MC-135283.
How many trucks does Grand Island Express Inc have?
It reports 158 power units (158 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 379 trailers, with 164 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 8, 2026).
Where is Grand Island Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Grand Island, Nebraska 68801.
What is the out-of-service rate of Grand Island Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 24.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.