Dependable Highway Express INC Safety Record

DOT# 9853 · Los Angeles, CA 90023 · 3235262222

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Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/25/2026

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

Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 10/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Dependable Highway Express INC (DOT# 9853) in Los Angeles, California has 2,359 inspections on record and a 4.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 20 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

2,359 Inspections
4.5% Vehicle OOS Rate
20 Crashes
260 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 4.5%
Carrier: 4.5% (105 of 2,359) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.5%
Carrier: 0.5% (11 of 2,359) National: 6.4%
70% OOS rate better than 70% of carriers in California
16% crash rate better than 16% of carriers in California

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 11 states
Level 1: 281 (12%) Level 2: 180 (8%) Level 3: 142 (6%) Level 4: 1 (0%) Level 5: 1,755 (74%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/25/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/24/2026 CA 3 0 0
03/23/2026 CA 1 1 0
03/20/2026 CA 5 0 0
03/20/2026 CA 5 0 0
03/20/2026 CA 5 0 0
03/20/2026 CA 5 0 0
03/20/2026 CA 5 0 0
03/20/2026 CA 5 0 0
03/19/2026 CA 2 0 0

Crash History · 20 records

1 fatal crash
6 injury crashes
29-APR-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
29-APR-24 CA 0 0 0
28-JUL-25 CA 0 0 0
27-FEB-24 CA 0 0 0
26-SEP-25 CA 0 1 0
25-MAR-24 CA 0 0 0
21-MAY-25 CA 0 0 0
21-JUN-24 AZ 0 0 0
20-JUL-24 NV 0 0 0
20-AUG-24 CA 1 1 0
19-SEP-25 CA 0 1 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 MC139496
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Active
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Ace American Insurance Company $1,000 08/01/2024
SURETY American Alternative Insurance Corporation N/A 04/27/2020

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 260
Drivers 245
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20250429 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 34,278,462
Address 2555 E Olympic Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90023

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Resources

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