MOONWEST EXPRESS INC

USDOT 3627815 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE General Freight Based in HOUSTON, TX Grade B · 79
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Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Oct 28, 2025
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
Cargo: General Freight
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MOONWEST EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3627815)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3627815/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 13.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 13.6% vs peer median 5.3% (worse). n=107393 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Fleet size changes

  • Drivers +1 (8 → 9) · Jun 12, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 3627815
In FMCSA records since May 5, 2021 (~5y)
MC / docket MC1241727
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 8 units
Drivers 9
Annual mileage 260,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
7818 BRAEBURN VALLEY DR
HOUSTON, TX 77074
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 3627815
In FMCSA records since May 5, 2021 (~5y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 260,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 13.6% vs 23.4% -9.8 pts
Driver OOS Rate 13.2% vs 6.7% +6.5 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.38 vs 1.80 +0.58
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 8 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 57 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 55 55 0
OOS inspections 7 4 0
OOS percentage 12.73% 7.27%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
8
Drivers
9
Inspections
57
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
13.6%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MOONWEST EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3627815. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 9 drivers, with 57 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 13.6%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

MOONWEST EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 8 drivers, based in Houston, TX. Across 43 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

43 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 4,200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AR (5) and MO (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

18.6% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (64.1% of violations); top code 395.8E (False record of duty status) cited 12 times, 7 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Hino are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 13.6% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 107,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
13.2%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 107,393 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +13.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
13.6%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
5.3%
Median across 107,393 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +8.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 8 9
      FMCSA Company Census
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-07

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Arkansas (AR) 7 1 14.3% Jun 25, 2026
California (CA) 4 0 0.0% Jun 5, 2026
Alabama (AL) 4 0 0.0% May 5, 2026
Missouri (MO) 3 0 0.0% Jan 6, 2026
Mississippi (MS) 3 1 33.3% Jul 13, 2026
Tennessee (TN) 3 1 33.3% May 16, 2026
New Mexico (NM) 3 0 0.0% Nov 19, 2025
Washington (WA) 2 1 50.0% Oct 24, 2025
Arizona (AZ) 2 0 0.0% Nov 9, 2025
Colorado (CO) 2 1 50.0% Mar 28, 2026
Florida (FL) 2 0 0.0% Mar 9, 2026
Georgia (GA) 2 1 50.0% Dec 28, 2025
Kentucky (KY) 2 1 50.0% Sep 22, 2025
Maryland (MD) 2 0 0.0% Mar 30, 2026
New Jersey (NJ) 2 0 0.0% Jun 16, 2026
Louisiana (LA) 1 0 0.0% Jan 16, 2026
Kansas (KS) 1 0 0.0% Jun 17, 2026
Montana (MT) 1 0 0.0% Jan 22, 2025
Nebraska (NE) 1 0 0.0% Dec 18, 2024
Iowa (IA) 1 0 0.0% Sep 4, 2025
Indiana (IN) 1 1 100.0% Jul 19, 2026
Nevada (NV) 1 1 100.0% Sep 24, 2025
South Carolina (SC) 1 0 0.0% Apr 22, 2026
Illinois (IL) 1 1 100.0% Jul 15, 2026
Texas (TX) 1 0 0.0% Mar 17, 2026
Utah (UT) 1 1 100.0% Mar 6, 2025
Michigan (MI) 1 0 0.0% May 26, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 36
International 16
Hino 3
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 3 0.06 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 19 2.17 2 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 9 6.31 6 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 22 3.24 3 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (57 rows) View all 57 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88458336 Jul 19, 2026 IN 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 391.11B4, 392.2-SLLS2 Yes
88433019 Jul 15, 2026 IL 2
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 395.8E, 395.20B Yes
88407729 Jul 13, 2026 MS 2
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
88255928 Jun 25, 2026 AR 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLML No
88192870 Jun 17, 2026 KS 2
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.201B-FR No
88159367 Jun 16, 2026 NJ 3
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
88127324 Jun 11, 2026 AR 1
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
88061449 Jun 5, 2026 CA 2
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.9A-LFTSI No
87956796 May 26, 2026 MI 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLSWZ No
87882863 May 16, 2026 TN 2
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87758614 May 5, 2026 AL 2
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.9A-LSML, 393.95A1 No
87677809 Apr 23, 2026 TN 1 KNOXVILLE TN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 5B-HWSL Yes
87655759 Apr 22, 2026 SC 3 TOWNVILLE SC
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87455332 Mar 30, 2026 MD 2 PARKTON MD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87437622 Mar 29, 2026 AR 1 HOPE AR
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9A-LLPL No
87433885 Mar 28, 2026 CO 1 LOMA CO
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2SLSNC No
87324531 Mar 17, 2026 TX 2 US75 SB DENISON SCALE
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87258250 Mar 9, 2026 FL 3 PENSACOLA FL
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
87137159 Feb 24, 2026 AL 3 BAY MINETTE AL
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 395.24 No
86858127 Jan 20, 2026 TN 1 STANTON TN
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.16-D No
86836343 Jan 16, 2026 LA 1 HAMMOND LA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 395.24 No
86814546 Jan 16, 2026 AL 1 LANETT AL
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
10 395.24, 393.9A-LLPL, 395.22G-ELDMFV No
86734433 Jan 6, 2026 MO 1 PORTAGEVILLE MO
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9A-LHLI No
86711506 Jan 2, 2026 MO 2 CHARLESTON MO
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86688616 Dec 28, 2025 GA 3 SUWANEE GA
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 392.7A-D, 395.22H3-ELDMF No
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jul 13, 2021 MC1241727-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (22 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY DC920000897-00 91X $750,000 Oct 28, 2025 On file ACTIVE
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) TCA-P001285-00 BIPD/Primary Oct 28, 2024 Oct 28, 2025 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA974574554 BIPD/Primary Oct 28, 2023 Oct 28, 2024 REPLACED
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. TN-100138 BIPD/Primary Oct 28, 2022 Oct 28, 2023 CANCELLED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY CP140176523P2021 BIPD/Primary Jul 15, 2022 Oct 28, 2022 REPLACED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY CP140176523P2021 BIPD/Primary Jul 13, 2022 Jul 15, 2022 REPLACED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY CP140176523P2021 BIPD/Primary Jun 9, 2022 Aug 5, 2022 CANCELLED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY CP140176523P2021 BIPD/Primary Jun 9, 2022 Jul 13, 2022 REPLACED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY CP140176523P2021 BIPD/Primary Jan 14, 2022 Jan 14, 2022 REPLACED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY CP140176523P2021 BIPD/Primary Jan 14, 2022 Jan 14, 2022 REPLACED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY CP140176523P2021 BIPD/Primary Jan 14, 2022 Jun 9, 2022 REPLACED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY CP140176523P2021 BIPD/Primary Jan 14, 2022 Jul 7, 2022 CANCELLED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY CP140176523P2021 BIPD/Primary Jan 13, 2022 Jan 14, 2022 REPLACED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY CP140176523P2021 BIPD/Primary Jan 12, 2022 Jan 13, 2022 REPLACED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY CP140176523P2021 BIPD/Primary Jan 5, 2022 Jan 12, 2022 REPLACED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY CP140176523P2021 BIPD/Primary Jan 4, 2022 Jan 5, 2022 REPLACED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY CP140176523P2021 BIPD/Primary Dec 29, 2021 Jan 4, 2022 REPLACED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY CP140176523P2021 BIPD/Primary Dec 15, 2021 Dec 29, 2021 REPLACED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY CP140176523P2021 BIPD/Primary Dec 8, 2021 Dec 15, 2021 REPLACED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY CP140176523P2021 BIPD/Primary Oct 28, 2021 Jan 5, 2022 CANCELLED
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY CP140176523P2021 BIPD/Primary Oct 28, 2021 Dec 8, 2021 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA03861301 BIPD/Primary Jul 7, 2021 Oct 28, 2021 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 28, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
  2. Oct 27, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Oct 28, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  4. Oct 30, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Oct 28, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
  6. Oct 28, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Aug 5, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jul 15, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jul 14, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Jul 13, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Jul 7, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Jun 9, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jan 14, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Jan 13, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Jan 12, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  16. Jan 5, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Jan 5, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Jan 4, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Dec 29, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Dec 15, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Dec 8, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Oct 28, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  23. Jul 13, 2021
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 11 0
393.205(c) Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.24(d) ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify MOONWEST EXPRESS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about MOONWEST EXPRESS INC

Is MOONWEST EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. MOONWEST EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3627815 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is MOONWEST EXPRESS INC's safety rating?
MOONWEST EXPRESS INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has MOONWEST EXPRESS INC had?
57 roadside inspections are on file for MOONWEST EXPRESS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is MOONWEST EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate?
MOONWEST EXPRESS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 13.6% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is MOONWEST EXPRESS INC based?
MOONWEST EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 7818 BRAEBURN VALLEY DR, HOUSTON, Texas 77074. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MOONWEST EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. MOONWEST EXPRESS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC1241727). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does MOONWEST EXPRESS INC operate?
MOONWEST EXPRESS INC self-reports 8 power units and 9 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has MOONWEST EXPRESS INC had any crashes?
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MOONWEST EXPRESS INC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

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