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25/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Central Express INC
DOT 246021 · MC MC167462 · Des Moines, IA
Report generated: June 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Central Express INC (DOT 246021, MC MC167462) is a Iowa-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Des Moines, IA. As of June 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 11, 2026 at 12:31 PM.

Authority Inactive
FMCSA Public Record
Central Express INC
DOT Number246021
MC NumberMC167462
Street1421 NE 56TH ST
City / StateDes Moines, IA 50317-7009
Phone5152021808
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age42 yr 2 mo
MCS-150 filed01/05/2026
Company officerRick Northway
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)⚠ Inactive
Contract (for-hire)⚠ Inactive
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
42 yr 2 mo
Since 1984
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—IA01Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
1421 NE 56TH ST, Des Moines, IA, 50317-7009 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedApr 1984
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Central Express INC authorized to operate?

Central Express INC's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Central Express INC's safety record?

Central Express INC does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Central Express INC operate?

Central Express INC operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Central Express INC insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Central Express INC had any risk indicators?

Central Express INC has a risk score of 25/100 (Caution) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Central Express INC?

Central Express INC's DOT number is 246021 and MC number is MC167462. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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