Marlex Express Inc
ActiveDBA: Marlex Express
Marlex Express Inc, doing business as Marlex Express, is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 644159 and MC number 301190. The company operates from Cincinnati, OH, and maintains an active operating status, and has 1 power units and 1 drivers on record.
Is this carrier bookable?
Nothing here stands out as an immediate reason not to use this carrier.
Six things go into this read of Marlex Express Inc's record: operating authority, out-of-service status, insurance filings, safety rating, BASIC percentile scores, and MCS-150 freshness. Every one of them comes straight from the public FMCSA record. None of them tell you how the carrier handles damage claims or hits delivery windows, so always pull a fresh insurance certificate from the carrier and confirm rates and contact details on a current rate confirmation before you tender.
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Authority
This USDOT record is marked active.
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Out-of-service
No out-of-service order is shown on this record.
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Safety rating
Safety rating is Satisfactory.
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Insurance
Insurance status is present: ON FILE (BIPD).
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BASIC scores
Measured BASIC categories are below the intervention threshold.
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MCS-150
MCS-150 looks current (Mar 3, 2026).
Identity
Who Marlex Express Inc is on FMCSA's record: legal contact information, the kind of operation they're registered to run, and what they self-report carrying. This is the baseline you cross-reference every other section against.
- Address
- 4039 Creek Rd , Cincinnati , OH 45241
- Phone
- (513) 525-6569
- Entity type
- Private Property
Transports its own goods, not for hire.
- Operation type
- Interstate
Authorized to operate across state lines.
- Operating status
- Active
- Insurance on file
- ON FILE (BIPD)
BIPD means bodily injury and property damage liability.
- MCS-150 filing date
- Mar 3, 2026
Biennial update form required by FMCSA.
Cargo types
Safety
Everything FMCSA has on Marlex Express Inc's safety record: the formal safety rating, behavior-analysis BASIC scores, full inspection and crash totals, and operational metrics like drivers per power unit and annual miles per power unit. Numbers below the national average sit in the green; numbers well above are worth a closer look.
FMCSA Safety Rating
Rated Mar 14, 2001
A Satisfactory rating is the highest rating issued by FMCSA following a compliance review. It means the carrier has demonstrated adequate safety management controls to meet the safety fitness standard. Approximately 1-2% of all registered carriers hold a formal safety rating.
View official FMCSA record →Inspections
All time1
Total
1
OOS
1
Driver OOS
0
Vehicle OOS
National average driver OOS rate is ~5.5%. This carrier is significantly above the national average.
With only 1 inspections on record, this carrier has limited inspection history. The out-of-service rate is 100.0%, significantly above the national average of ~21%.
Crash history
All time2
Total
0
Fatal
1
Injuries
1
Tow-away
2 crashes reported. That translates to approximately 2000.0 crashes per 1,000 power units.
BASIC safety scores
FMCSA grades every carrier across seven safety categories called BASICs (Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories). Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, calculated from the carrier's roadside inspections, crash reports, and investigation results over a rolling 24-month window. Higher scores mean more recorded violations relative to similar carriers. Scores at or above 75 can flag a carrier for FMCSA intervention and are worth a closer look before tendering. Scores below 65 sit within normal range.
Driver behavior
12.0
Unsafe Driving
0.0
HOS Compliance
11.0
Driver Fitness
0.0
Controlled Substances
Vehicle and outcomes
0.0
Vehicle Maintenance
0.0
Hazmat Compliance
0.0
Crash Indicator
This carrier's BASIC scores are all below the intervention threshold. No categories require immediate attention.
Unsafe Driving
Measures violations related to speeding, reckless driving, and improper lane changes.
HOS Compliance
Tracks hours-of-service violations, including driving beyond legal limits and falsifying logs.
Driver Fitness
Reflects issues with driver qualifications, licenses, and medical certifications.
Controlled Substances
Captures drug and alcohol violations, including impaired or refused tests.
Vehicle Maintenance
Reflects brakes, tires, lighting, and other equipment-related inspection findings.
Fleet profile
Owner-operator / very small (under 10 units)Raw fleet counts only tell you so much about a carrier. A 100-truck fleet with 300 drivers is almost certainly running team or multi-shift over-the-road operations. A 100-truck fleet with 90 drivers is more likely owner-operators, regional, or local work. The ratios below are calculated from FMCSA fleet, mileage, and inspection data and show you how Marlex Express Inc actually runs day to day. That helps you judge whether their capacity, utilization, and safety performance match the kind of load you're looking to tender.
Drivers per Power Unit
1.00
Roughly one driver per truck. Typical for regional or local fleets.
Miles per Power Unit
78,000 mi
Moderate utilization typical of regional or LTL operations (2026 data).
Inspections per Power Unit
1.0
Normal inspection activity for an over-the-road carrier.
Crashes per 1,000 Units
2000.0
Significantly above industry average (3.2 per 1,000 units).
Insurance
What FMCSA's Licensing & Insurance system has on file for Marlex Express Inc right now, and the full filing history including cancelled policies. A current ON FILE status is the baseline; the history below is where you spot recent cancellations, instability, or coverage gaps that the live status field can't show on its own.
Current insurance status
ON FILE (BIPD)
BIPD means bodily injury and property damage liability.
Insurance history
Every insurance filing FMCSA has on record for Marlex Express Inc, up to the 25 most recent including cancelled policies. Each row shows the form type, the insurance company, when the policy went into effect, and when (or if) it was cancelled. Common things brokers look for: a recent cancellation with no replacement on file (the carrier may not have valid coverage right now), repeated short-lived policies with different insurers (instability), and the actual coverage amount versus the freight value.
| Form / Type | Insurer | Effective | Cancelled | Coverage |
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| Form 91X | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | 2022-09-13 | 2025-09-10 TERM/REPL | $750 |
| Form 91X | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | 2016-09-10 | 2022-09-13 TERM/REPL | $750 |
| Form 91X | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 2015-09-10 | 2016-09-10 TERM/REPL | $750 |
| Form 91X | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 2015-08-07 | 2015-09-10 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 2015-06-01 | 2015-08-13 TERM/CANCL | $750 |
| Form 91X | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2015-01-10 | 2015-06-01 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2014-06-01 | 2015-01-10 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2014-04-11 | 2014-06-01 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2013-11-04 | 2014-04-11 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2013-09-11 | 2013-11-04 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2013-06-01 | 2013-09-11 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2012-12-13 | 2013-06-01 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2012-10-09 | 2012-12-13 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2012-06-01 | 2012-10-09 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2012-02-22 | 2012-06-01 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2012-02-08 | 2012-02-22 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2011-06-01 | 2012-02-08 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2010-06-01 | 2011-06-01 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2010-03-05 | 2010-06-01 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2009-11-09 | 2010-03-05 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | 2009-06-01 | 2009-11-09 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | 2008-06-01 | 2009-06-01 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 34 | TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2008-06-01 | 2009-06-01 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 34 | TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2007-07-25 | 2008-05-08 CANCEL | $750 |
| Form 91X | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | 2007-07-25 | 2008-05-08 CANCEL | $750 |
Connections
Other USDOT records and external filings that link to Marlex Express Inc. Connected carriers share contact information; process agents show every state where the carrier has filed an agent for service of legal process. Both are useful for tracing related operations and verifying the carrier's stated geographic footprint.
Process agents (BOC-3)
Every state where Marlex Express Inc has filed a designated agent to receive legal process on its behalf. FMCSA requires a complete BOC-3 filing covering all 50 states (plus DC) before granting interstate operating authority. A carrier listed for fewer than 51 jurisdictions either operates intrastate only, has not yet completed its BOC-3 filing, or has had a state agent terminate without replacement.
1 state on file:
Recent activity
Field-level changes detected in Marlex Express Inc's FMCSA record over the last 90 days. Each row shows what changed and when, so you can spot authority lapses, insurance shifts, or safety updates that may have happened since you last booked them.
| Date | Field | Previous | New |
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| May 4, 2026 | Total Crashes | 0 | 2 |
| May 4, 2026 | Injury Crashes | 0 | 1 |
| May 4, 2026 | Towaway Crashes | 0 | 1 |
| May 3, 2026 | Total Crashes | 2 | 0 |
| May 3, 2026 | Injury Crashes | 1 | 0 |
| May 3, 2026 | Towaway Crashes | 1 | 0 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Total Oos | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Driver Oos | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Total Inspections | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 18, 2026 | Driver Inspections | 0 | 1 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions brokers and shippers ask about Marlex Express Inc and how to interpret the FMCSA data shown on this page.
What is the USDOT number for Marlex Express Inc?
Marlex Express Inc is assigned USDOT number 644159 by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. This number uniquely identifies the carrier in federal safety records and is used to track inspections, crashes, compliance reviews, and operating authority over time.
What is the MC number for Marlex Express Inc?
Marlex Express Inc's MC number is 301190. The MC (Motor Carrier) number is the operating authority number issued by FMCSA, separate from the USDOT number. It authorizes the carrier to transport regulated commodities for hire in interstate commerce.
Is Marlex Express Inc authorized to operate?
Marlex Express Inc's current operating status is ACTIVE. They hold a SATISFACTORY safety rating from FMCSA. Always verify operating authority and request a current insurance certificate before tendering loads.
How many inspections has Marlex Express Inc had?
Marlex Express Inc has 1 recorded roadside inspections in FMCSA's database, with 1 resulting in an out-of-service order, for an overall OOS rate of 100.0%. Inspection counts cover a rolling 24-month window.
What is a normal OOS rate?
The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. The driver OOS average is closer to 5.5%. Rates well above these benchmarks may indicate recurring compliance issues. Lower rates suggest stronger maintenance and driver-qualification programs.
How many crashes has Marlex Express Inc been involved in?
FMCSA records 2 reported crashes for Marlex Express Inc over a rolling 24-month window, including 0 fatal, 1 injury, and 1 tow-away crashes. Crash counts include both preventable and non-preventable events. Always evaluate raw counts against fleet size and miles driven.
How large is Marlex Express Inc's fleet?
Marlex Express Inc operates 1 power units (trucks and tractors) and reports 1 drivers on their FMCSA MCS-150 form. Fleet figures are self-reported and updated biennially, so the live operational fleet may differ slightly.
Where is Marlex Express Inc located?
Marlex Express Inc is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio at 4039 Creek Rd. They operate in interstate commerce across state lines.
What does a satisfactory safety rating mean?
A Satisfactory rating is the highest rating issued by FMCSA following a compliance review. It means Marlex Express Inc demonstrated adequate safety management controls during the review. Only about 1-2% of all registered carriers hold a formal safety rating, since FMCSA only rates carriers that go through a compliance review.
How often is FMCSA data updated?
FMCSA refreshes carrier census data daily. Inspection and crash records are typically published within 30 days of the underlying event. Safety ratings and BASIC scores update on FMCSA's monthly cycle. The "last checked" timestamp at the bottom of this page shows when the most recent FMCSA poll happened.
Should I monitor Marlex Express Inc for changes?
If you tender loads to Marlex Express Inc regularly, monitoring is worth considering. Operating authority can lapse, insurance can drop, and safety ratings can change between bookings. Email alerts surface those changes the moment FMCSA publishes them, so you find out before your next load instead of after a problem on the road.
Where does this data come from?
All data on this page is sourced from the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) via the DOT Open Data Portal. It includes the Company Census File, roadside inspection records, crash reports, and SMS/BASIC safety scores. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated regularly by FMCSA. For the authoritative single-source-of-truth record, cross-reference with FMCSA SAFER.
About this data
This profile is compiled from publicly available FMCSA data including the Company Census File, inspection and crash reports, SMS/BASIC safety scores, the Licensing & Insurance system, and the AuthHist, Revocation, OUT OF SERVICE ORDERS, InsHist, and BOC3 datasets on the DOT public data portal. Data is self-reported by carriers and updated daily by FMCSA. Inspection and crash data covers a rolling 24-month window. BASIC scores are recalculated monthly. For authoritative records, verify with FMCSA SAFER.
This record was last checked on Jun 4, 2026 and the most recent change was on May 4, 2026.