DEFENDER EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in MORENO VALLEY, CA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 4554943 and MC number 1809567. DEFENDER EXPRESS INC reports a fleet of 1 power unit and 1 driver to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 1 inspection with a driver out-of-service rate of 100%. Recent inspections have been recorded in CA. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for DEFENDER EXPRESS INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for DEFENDER EXPRESS INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 1809567 | Active | None | None | 2026-04-17 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2026-04-13 00:00:00 |
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