F & a Express LLC
USDOT 814450 · MC-361840 · Laredo, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
F & a Express LLC is a corporation based in Laredo, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 82 power units and 70 drivers, which ranks it #485 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 167 times – about 2.0 inspections per power unit. 4.6% of vehicle inspections and 2.4% 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 (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 8.5 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, machinery, large objects.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | F & a Express LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 814450 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-361840 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1768 Fm3338, Laredo, TX 78045 |
| Phone | (956) 740-2064 |
| First registered | Jun 10, 1999 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 814450.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 82 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 315 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.85 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 7,060,694 miles reported for 2025 – about 86,106 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 70 CDL drivers; 69 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 1 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 Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | F & a Express LLC | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 4.6% | 20.5% | 18.6% | 77% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.4% | 3.3% | 3.5% | 28% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.5 | 4.8 | 3.9 | 79% higher than average |
| Inspections | 167 | 167 with a driver check, 130 with a vehicle check, 37 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 16, 2012) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of F & a Express LLC?
F & a Express LLC is registered with USDOT number 814450 and operating authority MC-361840.
How many trucks does F & a Express LLC have?
It reports 82 power units (82 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 315 trailers, with 70 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 1, 2025).
Where is F & a Express LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Laredo, Texas 78045.
What is the out-of-service rate of F & a Express LLC?
Over 24 months, 4.6% of vehicle inspections and 2.4% 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.