Central Express Inc

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier · Intrastate

USDOT246021
MC167462
LocationDes Moines, IA
Phone(515) 202-1808
Fleet1 power units · 1 drivers

Central Express Inc (USDOT 246021, MC-167462) is an intrastate motor carrier based in Des Moines, Iowa with 1 power unit and 1 driver reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 10, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-167462Carrier Liability insurance$0 on fileRequired: $750,000 Safety ratingNot rated0 inspections in 24 months Out-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders file Registration (MCS-150)Updated Jan 5, 202610 months ago Process agent (BOC-3)Not foundRequired for operating authority

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 10, 2026

Docket	Authority type	Status
MC-167462	Common carrierContract carrier	Active

First granted on October 11, 1983 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA licensing system (Motus), November 11, 2026

Liability (BIPD) required$750,000
Liability (BIPD) on file$0
Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
Bond required / on fileNo / No

Filings on file

No current insurance filing was found in FMCSA licensing records for this USDOT number.

Insurance history: 12 past filings

Type	Insurer	Effective	Ended	Reason
Liability (BIPD)	Northland Insurance Company	Apr 3, 2001	Oct 20, 2004	Cancel
Cargo	Northland Insurance Company	Apr 3, 2001	Feb 28, 2003	Cancel
Cargo	Northland Insurance Company	Dec 6, 2000	Apr 3, 2001	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Northland Insurance Company	Sep 14, 2000	Apr 3, 2001	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Gulf Insurance Co.	Sep 14, 1999	Sep 14, 2000	Replaced
Cargo	Gulf Insurance Co.	Sep 14, 1999	Oct 27, 2000	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	The Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut	Sep 14, 1998	Sep 14, 1999	Replaced
Cargo	Travelers Indemnity Company	Sep 14, 1998	Sep 14, 1999	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Northland Insurance Company	Dec 11, 1996	Sep 14, 1998	Cancel
Cargo	Northland Insurance Company	Dec 11, 1996	Sep 14, 1998	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Northland Insurance Company	Dec 11, 1993	Dec 11, 1996	Replaced
Cargo	Lumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.	Dec 11, 1992	Jan 9, 1997	Term / cancl

Process agent (BOC-3)

No BOC-3 filing was found in FMCSA licensing records.

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes are on file for this USDOT number in the last 24 months.

FMCSA safety rating: Not rated

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

October 26, 2004Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authority
February 28, 2003Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authority
November 24, 2000Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on December 11, 2000
October 8, 1998Involuntary revocation — Common carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on October 22, 1998
June 13, 1985Granted — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on October 26, 2004
September 13, 1984Granted — Common carrier authorityRevoked on May 16, 2003
July 13, 1984Granted — Common carrier authorityRevoked on May 16, 2003
October 11, 1983Granted — Common carrier authorityRevoked on May 16, 2003

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated January 5, 2026

Power units: 1
Trucks: 1
Trucks owned: 1
Drivers: 1
CDL drivers: 1
Interstate drivers: 0
Intrastate drivers: 1
Miles traveled: 26,000 (2025)
Classification: Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials: No
USDOT registered: April 19, 1984
Address: 1421 NE 56th St, Des Moines, IA 50317
Phone (registered with FMCSA): (515) 202-1808

Cargo carried

Sand gravel

Key facts

USDOT number 246021 was registered on April 19, 1984.
Operating authority MC-167462 was first granted on October 11, 1983.
The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on January 5, 2026.
It reported 26,000 vehicle miles traveled in 2025.

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