Tru King Express LLC
Dallass, TX
Profile data updated Apr 5, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
FMCSA since 2023 (3 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
TRU KING EXPRESS LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 2023. Based in Dallass, TX, they operate a fleet of 1 power unit. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Box Truck, Dry Van and Hotshot.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Tru King Express LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Tru King Express LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 30,000 miles (2023)
Driver Information
1
Total Drivers
1
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by TRU KING EXPRESS LLC
1 truck identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Aug 28, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
This fleet runs primarily Hino equipment. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (1 brand on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Hino | 1 | 100% |
License plates on file (1 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01882265 | MN | Hino STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Aug 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (1 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
4
Inspections
24 months
9
Violations
Total found
4
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+18.8%)
✗ Worse than national average (+27.2%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/28/2025 | LA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/13/2025 | MS | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/23/2025 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/31/2024 | LA | Full | 8 | 4 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | 91X | CA971990242 | $750,000 | 08/21/2023 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does TRU KING EXPRESS LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, TRU KING EXPRESS LLC is inferred to operate: Box Truck, Dry Van and Hotshot.
Is TRU KING EXPRESS LLC's authority currently active?
TRU KING EXPRESS LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has TRU KING EXPRESS LLC been in business?
TRU KING EXPRESS LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 2023, making their authority approximately 3 years, 1 month old.
Where is TRU KING EXPRESS LLC located?
TRU KING EXPRESS LLC is physically located at DALLASS, TX 75287.
Roadside Inspection History 4 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
TRU KING EXPRESS LLC has been inspected 4 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MS, LA. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 25%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2 — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-28 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-13 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-02-23 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-08-31 | LA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 8 | OOS · 4 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 8 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
4 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for TRU KING EXPRESS LLC, of which 3 (75%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Carrier History & Continuity
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (5)
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