Royal Express Inc
USDOT 838117 · MC-366258 · Laredo, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Royal Express Inc is a corporation based in Laredo, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 140 power units and 151 drivers, which ranks it #269 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 622 times – about 4.4 inspections per power unit. 17.1% of vehicle inspections and 2.6% 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 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (11 injuries, 0 fatalities, 15 tow-away), or 12.1 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, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Royal Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 838117 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-366258 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 12125 Jef Drive, Laredo, TX 78045 |
| Phone | (956) 251-6566 |
| First registered | Nov 5, 1999 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 17, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 838117.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 136 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 600 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.08 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 11,646,514 miles reported for 2025 – about 83,189 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 151 CDL drivers; 140 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 Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Royal Express Inc | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 17.1% | 18.8% | 18.6% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.6% | 2.6% | 3.5% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 12.1 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 171% higher than average |
| Inspections | 622 | 622 with a driver check, 438 with a vehicle check, 419 BASIC violations recorded, 5 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 16, 2017) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Royal Express Inc?
Royal Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 838117 and operating authority MC-366258.
How many trucks does Royal Express Inc have?
It reports 140 power units (136 tractors, 4 straight trucks) and 600 trailers, with 151 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 17, 2026).
Where is Royal Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Laredo, Texas 78045.
What is the out-of-service rate of Royal Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 17.1% of vehicle inspections and 2.6% 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.