CARA EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in PLAINFIELD, IL registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 3498673 and MC number 1154015. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since October 2020, a span of roughly 5 years. CARA EXPRESS INC reports a fleet of 22 power units and 24 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight, Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls, Building Materials, Fresh Produce, and Meat. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 2 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0%. Recent inspections have been recorded in AR, CA, IA, LA, MN, MO, ND, and NE. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for CARA 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 CARA EXPRESS INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 1154015 | Active | None | None | 2026-04-13 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 | — | — | 2025-10-21 00:00:00 |
States where CARA EXPRESS INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.
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