Eastern Express Inc
USDOT 162408MC-149582USDOT activeAuthority active· Griffith, IN
Eastern Express Inc (USDOT 162408) runs 702 power units and 351 drivers based in Griffith, IN, with active operating authority as a broker and a motor carrier of property under MC-149582. The earliest grant on file is from May 1981, 45 years, 6 months ago. $4,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Old Republic Insurance Company.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-149582 | Broker | Active | bond | $4,000,000 liability, bond |
| MC-149582 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $750,000 liability | $4,000,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: May 8, 1981 (45 years, 6 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Old Republic Insurance Company | $4,000,000 | Sep 1, 2023 | — |
| Cargo · form 34 | Agcs Marine Insurance Company | — | Sep 1, 2010 | — |
| Broker surety bond (BMC-84) · form 84 | Fidelity & Deposit Co. of Maryland | — | Oct 1, 2013 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 8, 2021 | MC-149582 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jun 8, 2021 | MC-149582 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Jun 8, 2021 | MC-149582 | Discontinued revocation · broker |
| Apr 29, 2021 | MC-149582 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 29, 2021 | MC-149582 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Apr 29, 2021 | MC-149582 | Involuntary revocation · broker |
| Aug 15, 2016 | MC-149582 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Aug 15, 2016 | MC-149582 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 8, 2016 | MC-149582 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Aug 8, 2016 | MC-149582 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 30, 2010 | MC-149582 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 19, 2010 | MC-149582 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 11, 2010 | MC-149582 | Granted · broker |
| Mar 11, 2010 | MC-149582 | Reinstated · broker |
| Jan 27, 2009 | MC-149582 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Jan 27, 2009 | MC-149582 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 5, 2009 | MC-149582 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Jan 5, 2009 | MC-149582 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 25, 2008 | MC-149582 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Jan 25, 2008 | MC-149582 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 7, 2008 | MC-149582 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Jan 7, 2008 | MC-149582 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 22, 2007 | MC-149582 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Jan 22, 2007 | MC-149582 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 5, 2007 | MC-149582 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Jan 5, 2007 | MC-149582 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 27, 2005 | MC-149582 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Jan 27, 2005 | MC-149582 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 5, 2005 | MC-149582 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Jan 5, 2005 | MC-149582 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 15, 2000 | MC-149582 | Discontinued revocation · motor carrier of property |
| Mar 15, 2000 | MC-149582 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| May 10, 1995 | MC-149582 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| May 3, 1995 | MC-149582 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 11, 1995 | MC-149582 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Apr 11, 1995 | MC-149582 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jun 8, 1994 | MC-149582 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 16, 1994 | MC-149582 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 18, 1991 | MC-149582 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Jun 24, 1991 | MC-149582 | Revoked · broker |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-149582 | Broker | — | voluntary revocation |
Registration
| USDOT number | 162408 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| Dockets | MC-149582 |
| Legal name | Eastern Express Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Griffith, Indiana 46319 |
| USDOT added | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 6, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Jul 27, 2006 |
Fleet
| Power units | 702 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 351 |
| Drivers | 351 · 351 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 23,478,715 · 2025 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Metal: sheets, coils, rolls, Drive/tow away, Logs, poles, beams, lumber, Building materials, Machinery, large objects, Intermodal containers, Construction
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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources
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