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Dependable Highway Express INC
DOT 9853 · MC MC139496 · Los Angeles, CA
Report generated: June 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✗No fraud flags?
✗No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Dependable Highway Express INC (DOT 9853, MC MC139496) is a California-based interstate carrier headquartered in Los Angeles, CA. As of June 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 5 risk signals on this carrier, including: address associated with a revoked carrier; prior authority revocation 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 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM.

Common AuthorityContract AuthorityBroker
FMCSA Public Record
Dependable Highway Express INC
DOT Number9853
MC NumberMC139496
Street2555 E OLYMPIC BLVD
City / StateLos Angeles, CA 90023
Phone3233629399
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age52 yr
MCS-150 filed04/28/2026
Company officerRonald Massman
Power units312
Total drivers240
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)✓ Active
Broker✓ Active
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Address associated with a revoked carrier
●Prior authority revocation on record
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●Driver qualification violation on record
⚠ Serial Restarter Alert
1 prior revocation on record. Carrier re-registered authority after revocation. Exercise heightened scrutiny.
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
MANDELL D CAROLINAShared address
Active
CHAPARYAN TRUCKINGShared address
Active
MARCO A MERCADOShared address
Active
OOS rate 3.9% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
312
Fleet
Drivers
240
Total
Inspections
1,292
On record
Crashes
71
On record
OOS Rate
3.9%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
52 yr
Since 1974
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Vehicle Maintenance
1211 insp (94%)· 95 viol
Hours of Service
274 insp (21%)· 14 viol
Unsafe Driving
274 insp (21%)· 20 viol
Driver Fitness
274 insp (21%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
274 insp (21%)
Inspection History
1,292 total · OOS rate 3.9%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
10/31/2025CAV00Pass
10/31/2025CAV00Pass
10/31/2025CAV00Pass
10/31/2025CAV00Pass
10/31/2025CAV00Pass
10/31/2025CAV00Pass
10/31/2025CAV00Pass
10/31/2025CAV00Pass
10/31/2025CAV00Pass
10/31/2025CAV00Pass
Crash History
71 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—CA00Y
—CA00Y
—CA00Y
—CA00Y
—CA00Y
Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
Effective
8/1/2024
Location
2555 E OLYMPIC BLVD, Los Angeles, CA, 90023 · Open in Maps →
2555 E OLYMPIC BLVD, LOS ANGELES, CA, 90023Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 1974
FMCSA issued operating authority
INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 2020
License type: BROKER
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Dependable Highway Express INC authorized to operate?

Yes. Dependable Highway Express INC holds Common and Contract operating authority and is currently active.

What is Dependable Highway Express INC's safety record?

Dependable Highway Express INC has 1,292 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 3.9%. Crash history shows 71 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Dependable Highway Express INC operate?

Dependable Highway Express INC operates 312 power units with approximately 240 drivers.

Is Dependable Highway Express INC insured?

Dependable Highway Express INC has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Dependable Highway Express INC had any risk indicators?

Dependable Highway Express INC has a risk score of 100/100 (Critical) with 5 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Dependable Highway Express INC?

Dependable Highway Express INC's DOT number is 9853 and MC number is MC139496. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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