Ohio Eastern Express Inc
USDOT 71644 · MC-124111 · Sandusky, Ohio · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Ohio Eastern Express Inc is a corporation based in Sandusky, Ohio, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 78 power units and 55 drivers, which ranks it #381 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 48 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 39.1% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% 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 (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 7.7 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, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, fresh produce, intermodal containers, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Ohio Eastern Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 71644 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-124111 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 300 West Perkins Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870 |
| Phone | (419) 625-8433 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 71644.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 66 | 7 | 0 |
| Trailers | 65 | 2 | 0 |
- 0.71 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.9 trailers per tractor.
- 4,673,556 miles reported for 2025 – about 59,917 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 94% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 55 CDL drivers; 47 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 8 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 | Ohio Eastern Express Inc | Same size, US | OH average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 39.1% | 20.5% | 17.8% | 91% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.1% | 3.3% | 2.6% | 37% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.7 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 62% higher than average |
| Inspections | 48 | 48 with a driver check, 23 with a vehicle check, 48 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 18, 2021) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ohio Eastern Express Inc?
Ohio Eastern Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 71644 and operating authority MC-124111.
How many trucks does Ohio Eastern Express Inc have?
It reports 78 power units (73 tractors, 5 straight trucks) and 67 trailers, with 55 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 3, 2026).
Where is Ohio Eastern Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Sandusky, Ohio 44870.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ohio Eastern Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 39.1% of vehicle inspections and 2.1% 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.