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Carrier profile · USDOT 121209 · MC-199598 ·
Carpenter Co
155 power unitsavg 11.5 yrNational · 24 statesRICHMOND, VA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-199598 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
155Power units
94 observed · MCS-150
149Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 336 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.5 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
28 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
CARPENTER CO (USDOT 121209) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 11, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 14, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 1, 2010 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 11, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 14, 2026.
The carrier received 205 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 110 vehicle-level and 205 driver-level — across 24 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 14, 2026.
The carrier has 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 14, 2026.
It reports 155 power units and 139 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 3, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 14, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 14, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CARPENTER CO's USDOT number?
CARPENTER CO's USDOT number is 121209, and its motor carrier number is MC-199598.
Is CARPENTER CO authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 14, 2026. CARPENTER CO is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CARPENTER CO's safety record?
CARPENTER CO has a 11.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 336 roadside inspections, with 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is CARPENTER CO's fleet?
CARPENTER CO operates 155 power units and 139 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CARPENTER CO based?
CARPENTER CO is based in RICHMOND, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 24 states.
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