TRANSPORT EXPRESS INC
42-unit tanker operator based in Hazelwood, MO. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 508696
- MC
- MC204322
- Based
- Hazelwood, MO
- Contact
- 3144523547 · mkowalczyk@fastrans.com
What this carrier is
Hauling liquids and gases and chemicals, TRANSPORT EXPRESS INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator from Hazelwood, MO. 42 power units, 38 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC204322 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jun 3, 2009).
Fleet composition on file: 3 owned trucks, 13 owned tractors, 32 owned trailers, 3 term-leased tractors.
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: 871 motor carriers operating 42 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | 23.07 | 60.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 8.81 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 3.14 | 127.5% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 54 | 67.33 | 80.2% | No |
| Hazmat | 13 | 1.09 | 1,194.8% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 42-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Driver Fitness.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 508696: 63 inspections across 3 states. Most recent inspection: Feb 26, 2026 in MO.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7 |
| Hours-of-Service | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 5 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 29 |
| Hazmat | 8 |
| Total violations | 56 (16 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 3 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Aug 23, 2024.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with liquids and gases, and chemicals on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (32 trailers against 16 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
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 871 peer carriers operating 42 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 48 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (3 driver OOS, 6 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 56 violations, 3 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 1194.8% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet tanker operator running over-the-road lanes with 42 power units on file.
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