Southwest Express Inc
Southwest Express Inc (USDOT 289876) runs 27 power units and 112 drivers based in Hugoton, KS, with active operating authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-198624. The earliest grant on file is from May 1987, 39 years, 5 months ago. $4,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co. 2 other active carriers list the same physical address.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-198624 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $750,000 liability | $5,000,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: May 21, 1987 (39 years, 5 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Great West Casualty Co. | $4,000,000 | Jan 1, 2013 | — |
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000,000 | Aug 6, 1999 | — |
| Cargo · form 34 | Lexington Insurance Company | — | Jan 1, 2009 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2008 | MC-198624 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 30, 2008 | MC-198624 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Dec 5, 2008 | MC-198624 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 5, 2008 | MC-198624 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Dec 14, 2007 | MC-198624 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Dec 14, 2007 | MC-198624 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 5, 2007 | MC-198624 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Dec 5, 2007 | MC-198624 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 17, 2007 | MC-198624 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Jan 17, 2007 | MC-198624 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Jan 8, 2007 | MC-198624 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Dec 23, 2005 | MC-198624 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Dec 23, 2005 | MC-198624 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 5, 2005 | MC-198624 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Dec 5, 2005 | MC-198624 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 3, 2005 | MC-198624 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Jan 3, 2005 | MC-198624 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 6, 2004 | MC-198624 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Dec 6, 2004 | MC-198624 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 27, 1999 | MC-198624 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Oct 27, 1999 | MC-198624 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 1, 1999 | MC-198624 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Oct 1, 1999 | MC-198624 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Aug 11, 1999 | MC-198624 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Aug 6, 1999 | MC-198624 | Transferred · motor carrier of property |
| Jan 7, 1988 | MC-198624 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Jan 1, 1988 | MC-198624 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 15, 1987 | MC-198624 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Dec 15, 1987 | MC-198624 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jun 15, 1987 | MC-198624 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| May 21, 1987 | MC-198624 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-198624 | Common | Dec 5, 2006 | Jan 8, 2007 · involuntary revocation |
| MC-198624 | Contract | Dec 5, 2006 | Jan 8, 2007 · involuntary revocation |
Registration
| USDOT number | 289876 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| MC number | MC-198624 |
| Legal name | Southwest Express Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Hugoton, Kansas 67951 |
| USDOT added | Apr 8, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Mar 22, 2005 |
Fleet
| Power units | 27 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 27 |
| Drivers | 112 · 28 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 2,173,013 · 2025 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Liquids/gases, Intermodal containers, Livestock, Grain, feed, hay, Chemicals, Commodities dry bulk, Agricultural/farm supplies, liquid fertilizer
Other records
- 2 other active carriers list the same physical address. Shared addresses are common for fleets, terminals and filing agents; they are one input to a vetting decision, not a finding.
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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources
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