ROYAL EXPRESS INC

AUTHORIZED
12125 JEF DRIVE, LAREDO, TX, 78045|(956) 722-8891

USDOT

838117

MC Number

366258

Fleet Size

217

Total Drivers

221

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

ROYAL EXPRESS INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in LAREDO, Texas, operating 217 power units with 221 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 1.5% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 24 crashes on file (9 with injuries). FMCSA records show 878 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

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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.

Driver OOS rate1.5%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate14.4%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Texas is 13.3% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.7% across 174,809 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

878

Total

59%

Driver %

Driver Inspections878
Vehicle Inspections616
Driver OOS Rate1.5%
Vehicle OOS Rate14.4%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

BRICKTOWN SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Aug 13, 2025

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

24

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes9
Tow Crashes21

Frequently asked questions

Is ROYAL EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

Yes. ROYAL EXPRESS INC (USDOT #838117) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is ROYAL EXPRESS INC's safety record?

ROYAL EXPRESS INC has 878 inspections on file and 24 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does ROYAL EXPRESS INC operate?

ROYAL EXPRESS INC operates 217 power units with 221 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.

Does ROYAL EXPRESS INC transport hazardous materials?

No. ROYAL EXPRESS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is ROYAL EXPRESS INC located?

ROYAL EXPRESS INC is based in LAREDO, Texas at 12125 JEF DRIVE, 78045. Phone: (956) 722-8891.

What are ROYAL EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rates?

ROYAL EXPRESS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.5%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 14.4% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.