DAL EXPRESS LLC
22-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Spartanburg, SC. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2998888
- MC
- MC418880
- Based
- Spartanburg, SC
- Contact
- 8642108555 · dg@daltruck.com
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, dry bulk commodities, refrigerated food, and beverages, DAL EXPRESS LLC operates as a small-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier from Spartanburg, SC. 22 power units, 24 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC418880 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Dec 10, 2020).
Fleet composition on file: 19 owned tractors, 14 owned trailers, 3 term-leased tractors, 19 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 3,338 motor carriers operating 22 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Unsafe Driving at 231.4% of peer cohort average — roughly double the norm and the dominant reason for the A grade. Main caution: unsafe driving is the weakest area of the record and warrants direct confirmation with the carrier.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 34 | 14.69 | 231.4% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 6 | 5.33 | 112.6% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.93 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 41.39 | 96.7% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.65 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 22-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2998888: 81 inspections across 21 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 15, 2026 in TN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 27 |
| Hours-of-Service | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 |
| Total violations | 51 (7 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Nov 19, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a small fleet scale, with general freight, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 3,338 peer carriers operating 22 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 58 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 3 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 51 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Unsafe Driving is the weakest area — 231.4% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a small-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 22 power units on file.
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