DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC

DOT #9853 • MC #38450 • DBA: DHE
Active

DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in LOS ANGELES, CA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 9853 and MC number 38450. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC reports a fleet of 312 power units and 240 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Chemicals, Liquids/Gases, Commodities Dry Bulk, Machinery, Large Objects, and Refrigerated Food. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 1258 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0.32% and 15 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AZ, CA, CO, KS, MO, NE, NM, and NV. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of February 1989. Operating authority is active for: common carrier and broker.

Company Information

Legal Name
DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC
DBA Name
DHE
DOT Number
9853
MC Number
38450
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Jun 1, 1974

Location

Physical Address
2555 E OLYMPIC BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90023
Mailing Address
2555 E OLYMPIC BLVD
LOS ANGELES, CA 90023

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
312
Total Drivers
240
Truck Units
312
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Chemicals Liquids/Gases Commodities Dry Bulk Machinery, Large Objects Refrigerated Food Beverages Construction Paper Products General Freight Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY 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.

1,258
Total Inspections
156
Inspections with Violations
49
Inspections with OOS Violations
0.32%
Driver OOS Rate
3.74%
Vehicle OOS Rate
15
Reportable Crashes
7
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Feb 14, 1989

Operating Authority

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 DEPENDABLE HIGHWAY EXPRESS INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 38450 Inactive None None
MC 139496 Active Inactive Active 2020-04-27 00:00:00

Insurance Coverage

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 2024-08-01 00:00:00
Bond 2020-04-27 00:00:00

Service Areas

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Shipper History

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