FMCSA Carrier Profile
SOUTHWEST EXPRESS INC
Hugoton, KS
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 19 yrs, 7 mo
Authority
Active
MC-198624 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$5,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
11.3% OOS · 50 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 19 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $5,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 15.9% — below the 20.7% national average
- 50 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC198624
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy 5631536
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy CCP04629A
Great West Casualty Co
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CLP34237A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Cargo
On file
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
289876
MC Number
MC-198624
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 8, 1987
Authority Reinstated
January 17, 2007
Annual Mileage
2,173,013 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1015 West City Limits, Hugoton, KS 67951
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Douglas Martin
Officer 2
Doug Martin
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Out-of-Service Rate
11.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
53 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
13.0%
Driver OOS Rate
4.5%
Ranks in the 33rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
50
Driver Inspections
20
Vehicle Inspections
44
Total OOS Orders
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance46
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate10.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (4.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate15.9% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (50)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2026 | OK | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPHD49X6BD133743 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| June 15, 2026 | KS | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49XXLD639704 | 0 | Clean |
| June 9, 2026 | IA | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1NPXGGGG00D319860 | 1 | Passed |
| June 4, 2026 | KS | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XPXD49X4ND789472 | 2 | Passed |
| May 12, 2026 | OK | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPXD49X0JD467552 | 2 | Passed |
| April 16, 2026 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X85D861673 | 0 | Clean |
| April 1, 2026 | KS | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XPED49X2VD821407 | 1 | Passed |
| March 28, 2026 | KS | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPXD49X4PD892703 | 0 | Clean |
| March 23, 2026 | OK | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X37D680550 | 2 | Passed |
| March 23, 2026 | OK | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1NPXGGGG00D319860 | 2 | Passed |
| March 11, 2026 | OK | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X6XD470282 | 0 | Clean |
| February 26, 2026 | KS | Level III — Driver Only | 0V2300007249409NE | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 50 inspection records
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2025 | OK | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Wet |
| March 3, 2025 | TX | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KS28
OK10
MO3
AZ2
IA2
CO1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (40)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~32
of 28 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
20
Tank
8
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0KD274237 | 7 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DU9X45D874108 | 5 | 1 |
| Peterbilt | — | 1NPXGGGG50D306263 | 4 | 2 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X87D649746 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4ND789472 | 4 | — |
| Peterbilt | — | 1NPXGGGG00D319860 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Westmor Industries | Tank · 41 ft | 1W9PH4122DM350262 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Western Star 5700 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBHDR3KLKD4493 | 3 | — |
| Lubb | — | 0V2300007249409NE | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Ste | Tank · 42 ft | 1S9T74226S0017278 | 2 | — |
Show all 40 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4DD197990 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X4PD892703 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Tanks DOT/TC Specification | Tank | 3E1AAB231SS513180 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Bulk DOT/TC Specification | Tank | 3E1AAB237KSV23244 | 2 | 1 |
| Polar Mfg. | — | 3H4FA432XH3F47692 | 2 | — |
| Ptrb | — | 0V2200004066766NE | 1 | — |
| Bren | — | 10BFB72U9YF0B2021 | 1 | — |
| Acro | — | 1A9114327W1005029 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY5LM011596 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Mississippi Tank Company | Tank | 1M9PT0A24TH355424 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | — | 1NPXGGGG50D468586 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS3432451028546 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMS34324T1017009 | 1 | — |
| 1996 Ste | Tank · 42 ft | 1S9T74224T0017121 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X37D680550 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X6XD470282 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X85D861673 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X95D826141 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXKD631563 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9XXJD484600 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Peterbilt 589 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPED49X2VD821407 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X6BD133743 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWD49X2ED220065 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0JD467552 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7JD458296 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49XXLD639704 | 1 | — |
| Not yet decoded | — | 440402 | 1 | — |
| Lubb | — | 561738 | 1 | — |
| Walker Sta | — | 5WSAA42241N034433 | 1 | — |
| Trinity Pr | — | TP56983 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 14, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 17, 2007 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 17, 2007 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| January 8, 2007 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| December 23, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 3, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 1, 1999 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 11, 1999 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 11, 1999 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo | Cancellation Pending | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| December 5, 2006 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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