ORBITAL EXPRESS INC
AUTHORIZEDDBA: ORBITAL
USDOT
2100239
MC Number
732527
Fleet Size
20
Total Drivers
24
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 9, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
ORBITAL EXPRESS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in FRESNO, California, operating 20 power units with 24 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 58 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in California is 9.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 22.6% across 319,565 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
58
Total
79%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY OF PITTSBURGH, PA. — eff. Jul 30, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Aug 4, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is ORBITAL EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for ORBITAL EXPRESS INC (USDOT #2100239) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is ORBITAL EXPRESS INC's safety record?
ORBITAL EXPRESS INC has 58 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does ORBITAL EXPRESS INC operate?
ORBITAL EXPRESS INC operates 20 power units with 24 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does ORBITAL EXPRESS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. ORBITAL EXPRESS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is ORBITAL EXPRESS INC located?
ORBITAL EXPRESS INC is based in FRESNO, California at 10965 N KNOWLTON WAY, 93730. Phone: (559) 259-0103.
What are ORBITAL EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rates?
ORBITAL EXPRESS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 6.7%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.