Dependable Highway Express Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Los Angeles, CA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 260 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 260 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 261 | 35 | 12 |
| Total Power Units | 260 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 260 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 85% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 77% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 55% | 95% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 31% | 82% | Better than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 3 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 47 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 3 | 0 |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 154 | 54 | 55 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 24, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0.49 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 14 | 0.14 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 101 | 0.56 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.01 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 0.00% |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 11 states. Top state CA accounts for 95% of activity. Activity outside home state (CA): 5%.
+6 other states with fewer inspections
| Jul 1, 2024 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 26 | 6 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 17 | 2 | 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| CA |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | CA | INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | CA | INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | CA | INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 19, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | 39345DSGNCNB | Brakes - Service brakes on trailer inoperative due to service gladhand not connected | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 393126BCIM | Intermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s) | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 3922SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 39360E | Windshield - Obstructed | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 39347E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 12, 2026 | 39353BB | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 10, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 5, 2026 | 39345B2BAIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 3, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 39375A | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |