MOONWEST EXPRESS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
3627815
MC Number
1241727
Fleet Size
8
Total Drivers
9
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 6, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
Broker verification report
Want a verification report for this carrier?
Request your first CarrierOwl report free for MOONWEST EXPRESS INC. We will use this DOT profile to show authority, insurance, safety, contact consistency, and timestamped notes your team can save before sending a rate con.
Safety overview
MOONWEST EXPRESS INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in HOUSTON, Texas, operating 8 power units with 9 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 14.5% runs above the national average of 6.7%. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 62 inspections for this carrier.
Truck insurance quotes
Need insurance for this carrier?
Enter your details and we'll check whether an eligible licensed insurance partner is available. Submission does not guarantee a quote or coverage.
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 Texas is 13.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 184,824 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
62
Total
61%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
Highlander Specialty Insurance Company — eff. Oct 28, 2025
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
0
Total Crashes
Similar carriers in Texas
Other carriers in the same state with a similar fleet size.
FJM CONCRETE LLC
SOCORRO TERRAZAS DE REYES
D & J FARMS
SANDRA SCHULTZ
SANDHILL GROUP LLC
Frequently asked questions
Is MOONWEST EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for MOONWEST EXPRESS INC (USDOT #3627815) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is MOONWEST EXPRESS INC's safety record?
MOONWEST EXPRESS INC has 62 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. 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 MOONWEST EXPRESS INC operate?
MOONWEST EXPRESS INC operates 8 power units with 9 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does MOONWEST EXPRESS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. MOONWEST EXPRESS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is MOONWEST EXPRESS INC located?
MOONWEST EXPRESS INC is based in HOUSTON, Texas at 7818 BRAEBURN VALLEY DR, 77074. Phone: (619) 717-4193.
What are MOONWEST EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rates?
MOONWEST EXPRESS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 14.5%, 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 17.5%, 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.