Dependable Highway Express Inc
USDOT 9853 · MC-139496 · Los Angeles, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Dependable Highway Express Inc (dba Dhe) is a corporation based in Los Angeles, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 312 power units and 240 drivers, which ranks it #50 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 1,246 times – about 4.0 inspections per power unit. 3.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (11 injuries, 0 fatalities, 17 tow-away), or 5.4 per 100 power units versus 4.2 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, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, intermodal containers, meat and more.
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| Legal name | Dependable Highway Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Dhe |
| USDOT number | 9853 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-139496 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2555 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023 |
| Phone | (323) 362-9399 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 9853.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 260 | 52 | 0 |
| Trailers | 260 | 35 | 12 |
- 0.77 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 34,280,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 109,872 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 84% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 40 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 200 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | Dependable Highway Express I | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 3.9% | 18.3% | 13.6% | 78% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.2% | 2.0% | 2.8% | 39% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.4 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 31% higher than average |
| Inspections | 1,246 | 243 with a driver check, 1,166 with a vehicle check, 173 BASIC violations recorded, 6 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 14, 1989) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Dependable Highway Express Inc?
Dependable Highway Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 9853 and operating authority MC-139496.
How many trucks does Dependable Highway Express Inc have?
It reports 312 power units (312 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 307 trailers, with 240 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 28, 2026).
Where is Dependable Highway Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Los Angeles, California 90023.
What is the out-of-service rate of Dependable Highway Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 3.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.