Reliable Express LLC
Phone (253) 863-0637Edgewood, WA
Find this carrier by: Reliable Express · USDOT 970673 · MC 412559 · 253-863-0637 · 2538630637 · Edgewood, WA
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- USDOT
- USDOT970673
- MC
- 412559
- Registered
- 2001 · 25 yrs
- Location
- Edgewood, WA
- MCS-150 filed
- Dec 17, 2025
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
Listed active
Contract carrier; verify in Motus
Insurance record
$750,000
Stored BIPD filing
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Passed an FMCSA review
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Reliable Express LLC is an active motor carrier based in Edgewood, WA, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 970673 and MC 412559. Phone: (253) 863-0637. It reports 3 power units and 3 drivers on its MCS-150 (Dec 17, 2025). In the last 24 months it had 12 roadside inspections, a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 2 reportable crashes.
USDOT 970673 was first registered with FMCSA on Aug 1, 2001 (25 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Dec 17, 2025. FMCSA records 3 authority revocations, the latest contract authority MC412559 effective Mar 28, 2022 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co.) took effect Mar 19, 2026, recorded as "CANCEL". Its vehicles were inspected 12 times on record, most recently on Oct 28, 2026, most often in CA.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Dec 17, 2025
- Registration record changed
- Nov 3, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Oct 28, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Jul 31, 2025
- Latest vehicle observation
- Oct 28, 2026
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Not on file for USDOT 970673: connected companies.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Luba Karcha
- Legal name
- Reliable Express LLC
- Organization
- Individual
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 970673
- Docket numbers
- MC 412559 (active)
- Registered
- Aug 1, 2001 (25 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Dec 17, 2025
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- March 2027 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Edgewood, WA
- USDOT registrations in Edgewood
- 203
- Currently active
- 145 (71%)
- One-truck operations
- 129 (64%)
- With for-hire authority
- 113 (56%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 11
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 13, 2026. This carrier reports 3 power units against a local average of 3.5.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 970673
- Docket numbers
- MC 412559
- Phone
- (253) 863-0637253-863-06372538630637
- Fax
- (253) 863-0294253-863-02942538630294
- lkarcha1@msn.com
- Officers
- Luba Karcha
- Legal name
- Reliable Express LLC
- Address
- 12301 2 St E, Edgewood, WA 98372
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 5DN114829CB000237, 3AKJHHDR7MSMA9307, 1GRDM9623AH712773, 1FUJHHDR9KLKN9682, 5DN114828EB000748, 1FUJHHDR7MLMA9299
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 970673 as active.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
Stored legacy record lists Contract carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
Stored BIPD amount: $750,000. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 13, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | None | None | None |
| Contract | Active | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 412559
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- $750,000
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance filings
| Type | Insurer | Form | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) | United Financial Casualty Company | 91X | CA00523121 | $750,000 | Mar 19, 2026 |
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Great West Casualty Co. | GRT37822A | Mar 19, 2025 | Mar 19, 2026 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company | A0190652001 | Mar 19, 2022 | Mar 19, 2025 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Knight Specialty Insurance Company | KSI000332-00 | Mar 19, 2021 | Mar 19, 2022 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | United Financial Casualty Company | CA 3009915 | Dec 22, 2020 | Mar 19, 2021 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | United Financial Casualty Company | CA3009915 | Dec 22, 2020 | Dec 22, 2020 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Canal Insurance Co. | 897803001 | Dec 22, 2019 | Dec 22, 2020 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Lancer Insurance Company | CM0067283 | Dec 22, 2018 | Dec 22, 2019 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | United Financial Casualty Company | CA 6402851 | Dec 22, 2017 | Dec 22, 2018 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Great West Casualty Co. | MCP27307A | Dec 22, 2016 | Dec 22, 2017 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | National Casualty Company | LTO0019440 | Dec 22, 2014 | Dec 22, 2016 | Replaced (TERM/REPL) |
Showing the 10 most recent of 23 history records.
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Type | Served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC412559 | Contract | Involuntary revocation | Feb 22, 2022 | Mar 28, 2022 |
| MC412559 | Contract | Involuntary revocation | Nov 30, 2005 | Jan 3, 2006 |
| MC412559 | Contract | Involuntary revocation | Mar 3, 2003 | Feb 4, 2003 |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Rated on
- Jan 11, 2010
- Last review
- Jan 7, 2010
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 12 (1 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 7 (1 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 1.05 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0.95 | 2 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0.45 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 2.6 | 2 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8E1PC | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17C-PI | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | 1 | 1 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 13, 2026. Crash counts: FMCSA crash file, 24-month rolling window (2 records, May 23, 2025 to Jul 31, 2025). "Fatal crashes" counts crashes with at least one death; "Deaths" counts people killed (1 people were injured).
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Oct 28, 2026
- Last crash
- Jul 31, 2025
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 28, 2026 | 89406699 | CA | Ca | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 88259485 | OR | Woodburn Or | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| May 5, 2026 | 87865973 | CA | Ca | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| May 2, 2026 | 87769524 | CA | Ca | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| May 1, 2026 | 89029443 | CA | Ca | Driver only (Level 3) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Feb 22, 2026 | 87113951 | WA | Ridgefield Wa | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 1 | 1 violation
|
| Feb 17, 2026 | 87094191 | OR | Woodburn Or | Driver only (Level 3) | 3 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 4 violations
|
| Feb 3, 2026 | 87034898 | CA | Dunsmuir Grade If | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 84915677 | CA | Dunsmuir Grade If | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 84396427 | CA | Cottonwood If | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | No detailed violation records available |
Showing the 10 most recent of 12 inspection records on file.
Latest crashes
| Date | Location | Deaths | Injured | Tow-away | Vehicles | Conditions | Hazmat released | FMCSA recordable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 31, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | 2 | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight | Not available | Yes |
| May 23, 2025 | Arcadia, CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | 1 | Dry · Dark — lit | Not available | Yes |
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| CA · California | 7 | 0 |
| OR · Oregon | 2 | 0 |
| WA · Washington | 2 | 2 |
| NV · Nevada | 1 | 0 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Inspections and crashes by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 2 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 3
- CDL drivers
- 3
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 3
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 3
- Trucks
- 3
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 452,003 (2024)
- Seen at inspections
- 3 trucks · 3 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5DN114829CB000237 | 2012 | Western Trailer Company Western Trailer Company | Semi-Trailer | 9319XH WA | 6 | Oct 28, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3AKJHHDR7MSMA9307 | 2021 | Freightliner Cascadia | Straight Truck | 85252RP WA | 6 | Oct 28, 2026 | 5 / 0 |
| 1GRDM9623AH712773 | 2010 | Great Dane Trailers Great Dane Trailers | Semi-Trailer | 29262AH WA | 4 | May 2, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FUJHHDR9KLKN9682 | 2019 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | RP05573 WA | 4 | May 2, 2026 | 3 / 2 |
| 5DN114828EB000748 | 2014 | Western Trailer Company Western Trailer Company | Semi-Trailer | 29263AH WA | 1 | Jun 5, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FUJHHDR7MLMA9299 | 2021 | Freightliner Cascadia | Truck Tractor | 85260RP WA | 1 | Jun 5, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- Straight TruckInspection 1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections
- Tractor-TrailerInspection 2 truck tractors and 3 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co. (MC412559) — CANCEL.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Most recent reportable crash on file.
- Earliest reportable crash on file.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co. (MC412559).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Sentry Select Insurance Company (MC412559) — CANCEL.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- Revocation effective: Contract authority MC412559.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Sentry Select Insurance Company (MC412559).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Knight Specialty Insurance Company (MC412559) — CANCEL.
- Revocation served: Contract authority MC412559 (involuntary revocation).
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Knight Specialty Insurance Company (MC412559).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company (MC412559) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company (MC412559).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company (MC412559) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Canal Insurance Co. (MC412559) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Canal Insurance Co. (MC412559).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Lancer Insurance Company (MC412559) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Lancer Insurance Company (MC412559).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company (MC412559) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with United Financial Casualty Company (MC412559).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co. (MC412559) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Great West Casualty Co. (MC412559).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with National Casualty Company (MC412559) — TERM/REPL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with National Casualty Company (MC412559).
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.
- Revocation effective: Contract authority MC412559.
- Revocation served: Contract authority MC412559 (involuntary revocation).
- Revocation served: Contract authority MC412559 (involuntary revocation).
- Revocation effective: Contract authority MC412559.
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 970673.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Aug 1, 2001
- Last MCS-150 update
- Dec 17, 2025
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Reliable Express LLC an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 970673 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Reliable Express LLC's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 970673; docket number MC 412559.
How do I contact Reliable Express LLC?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (253) 863-0637; fax (253) 863-0294; email lkarcha1@msn.com; address 12301 2 St E, Edgewood, WA 98372.
What insurance does this record show for Reliable Express LLC?
The stored legacy record shows $750,000 liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is Reliable Express LLC's safety rating?
Satisfactory, rated Jan 11, 2010.
How many trucks and drivers does Reliable Express LLC have?
Power units: 3; drivers: 3, as filed on its MCS-150 (Dec 17, 2025).
What does Reliable Express LLC haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, metal/sheet/coil, logs/poles/beams, building materials, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, paper products and 1 more cargo types.
What equipment does Reliable Express LLC operate?
On government records: Straight Truck (1 straight truck recorded at roadside inspections); Tractor-Trailer (2 truck tractors and 3 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
How many inspections and crashes has Reliable Express LLC had?
Inspections: 12; crashes recorded: 2, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Reliable Express LLC?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives March 2027. The latest filing stored here is Dec 17, 2025. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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