HIWAY EXPRESS INC

AUTHORIZED
1684 ROAD 140, LAKIN, KS, 67860|(620) 355-6111

USDOT

884096

MC Number

386584

Fleet Size

15

Total Drivers

17

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Broker verification report

Want a verification report for this carrier?

Request a sample CarrierOwl report for HIWAY 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

HIWAY EXPRESS INC is a small interstate motor carrier based in LAKIN, Kansas, operating 15 power units with 17 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 10.2% runs above the national average of 5.51%. They have 4 crashes on file (2 with injuries). FMCSA records show 49 inspections for this carrier.

Truck insurance quotes

Need insurance for this carrier?

Enter your email and we'll use this FMCSA profile to prepare truck insurance quotes.

BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl 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.

Driver OOS rate10.2%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate29.0%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Kansas is 10.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 25.1% across 18,175 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

49

Total

61%

Driver %

Driver Inspections49
Vehicle Inspections31
Driver OOS Rate10.2%
Vehicle OOS Rate29.0%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jul 19, 2010

$750,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

4

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes2
Tow Crashes4

Frequently asked questions

Is HIWAY EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?

Yes. HIWAY EXPRESS INC (USDOT #884096) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is HIWAY EXPRESS INC's safety record?

HIWAY EXPRESS INC has 49 inspections on file and 4 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 HIWAY EXPRESS INC operate?

HIWAY EXPRESS INC operates 15 power units with 17 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.

Does HIWAY EXPRESS INC transport hazardous materials?

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

Where is HIWAY EXPRESS INC located?

HIWAY EXPRESS INC is based in LAKIN, Kansas at 1684 ROAD 140, 67860. Phone: (620) 355-6111.

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

HIWAY EXPRESS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 10.2%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Higher than average, which could point to driver compliance issues. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 29.0% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.