OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
3434448
MC Number
1113689
Fleet Size
41
Total Drivers
52
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 6, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in BROOKLYN, New York, operating 41 power units with 52 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 8.8% runs above the national average of 6.7%. They have 5 crashes on file (2 with injuries). FMCSA records show 102 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 New York is 15.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 25.8% across 127,003 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
102
Total
62%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
National Specialty Insurance Company — eff. Feb 12, 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
5
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC (USDOT #3434448) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC's safety record?
OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC has 102 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 5 matching crashes. 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 OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC operate?
OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC operates 41 power units with 52 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC located?
OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC is based in BROOKLYN, New York at 2300 OCEAN AVE, 11229-3022. Phone: (161) 441-2122.
What are OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rates?
OCTOPUS EXPRESS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 8.8%, 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 24.2%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.