Royal Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 838117 · Laredo, TX 78045 · 9567228891

A

Excellent safety record — scored 10/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 10/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Royal Express INC (DOT# 838117) in Laredo, Texas has 1,373 inspections on record with 964 violations and a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 24 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

1,373 Inspections
11.1% Vehicle OOS Rate
24 Crashes
217 Power Units

Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 11.1%
Carrier: 11.1% (153 of 1,373) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.5%
Carrier: 1.5% (21 of 1,373) National: 6.4%
79% OOS rate better than 79% of carriers in Texas
19% crash rate better than 19% of carriers in Texas

Violation Categories · 964 total violations

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

964 total violations across 1,373 inspections
180 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (19%)
Vehicle Maintenance
622
Unsafe Driving
191
Hours of Service
119
Driver Fitness
26
Other
6

Inspection History · 100 records

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 34 states
Level 1: 242 (18%) Level 2: 754 (55%) Level 3: 376 (27%) Level 4: 1 (0%)
2 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 MO 2 3 0
03/24/2026 IN 2 1 0
03/18/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/15/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/12/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/12/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/10/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/10/2026 TX 2 1 0
03/10/2026 TX 2 0 0
03/09/2026 TN 3 0 0

Crash History · 24 records

9 injury crashes
29-MAR-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
29-MAR-24 TX 0 0 0
28-APR-25 IN 0 1 0
22-DEC-24 IN 0 1 0
21-MAY-24 TX 0 0 0
21-MAR-24 TX 0 0 0
20-JUN-24 AR 0 1 0
19-JUN-25 TX 0 1 0
18-OCT-25 TX 0 0 0
18-DEC-25 TX 0 1 0
17-MAY-25 TX 0 0 0

Authority & Insurance

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC366258
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Bricktown Specialty Insurance Company $1,000 08/13/2025

Fleet Profile

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 217
Drivers 221
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 11/05/1999
MCS-150 Filed 20251211 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 18,698,960
Address 12125 Jef Drive, Laredo, TX 78045

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Resources

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