Federal Express Corporation
USDOT 86876 · MC-66562, FF-13835 · Memphis, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Federal Express Corporation (dba Fedex Express) is a corporation based in Memphis, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 138,481 power units and 129,131 drivers, which ranks it #1 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 22,399 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 18.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 3227 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1548 injuries, 91 fatalities, 3042 tow-away), or 2.3 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, passengers.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Federal Express Corporation |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Fedex Express |
| USDOT number | 86876 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-66562, FF-13835 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3660 Hacks Cross Rd Bldg F 2Nd Fl, Memphis, TN 38125 |
| Phone | (412) 747-8482 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 27, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 86876.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 37,450 | 78,440 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 4,212 | 18,379 | 0 |
| Trailers | 90,599 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.93 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 4,343,961,774 miles reported for 2024 – about 31,369 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 58% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 32,528 CDL drivers; 29,132 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 99,999 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Federal Express Corporation | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.8% | 14.8% | 21.1% | 27% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.7% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 140% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.3 | 2.6 | 3.6 | 11% lower than average |
| Inspections | 22,399 | 22,324 with a driver check, 13,297 with a vehicle check, 14,692 BASIC violations recorded, 491 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 26, 1994) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Tennessee
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Tennessee carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Averitt Express Inc USDOT 36684 | Cookeville | 4,150 | 4,293 | 3,514 | 19.3% | 253 |
| Helena Agri-Enterprises LLC USDOT 86873 | Collierville | 3,220 | 2,657 | 654 | 10.8% | 29 |
| DG Logistics, LLC USDOT 852587 | Goodlettsville | 2,541 | 2,211 | 2,138 | 17.1% | 145 |
| Western Express Inc USDOT 511412 | Nashville | 3,332 | 3,693 | 11,912 | 30.7% | 586 |
| Firstfleet Inc USDOT 313891 | Murfreesboro | 2,520 | 2,769 | 2,055 | 22.7% | 196 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| JNJ Express Inc USDOT 655796 | Memphis | 389 | 389 | 417 | 16.1% | 25 |
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| Tak Transport LLC USDOT 3629191 | Memphis | 253 | 255 | 14 | 0.0% | 0 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Federal Express Corporation?
Federal Express Corporation is registered with USDOT number 86876 and operating authority MC-66562, FF-13835.
How many trucks does Federal Express Corporation have?
It reports 138,481 power units (22,591 tractors, 115,890 straight trucks) and 90,599 trailers, with 129,131 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 27, 2025).
Where is Federal Express Corporation located?
Its registered physical address is in Memphis, Tennessee 38125.
What is the out-of-service rate of Federal Express Corporation?
Over 24 months, 18.8% of vehicle inspections and 2.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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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.