Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 334657 · MC-217974 ·
Franklin E Vessels
4 power unitsUNION STAR, KY50/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNMC-217974 STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Not yet decoded
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Load decision ·
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Watch · 3
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.No inspection history despite active fleetAn established carrier reporting 4 power units has no roadside inspections — a common shell/paper-carrier signal.MCS-150 census data outdatedThe biennial MCS-150 update is 5.0 years old; fleet/mileage figures may be unreliable.
In good standing · 1
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
37 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
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
FRANKLIN E VESSELS (USDOT 334657) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 11, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 15, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 11, 2026.
The carrier received 0 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 0 vehicle-level and 0 driver-level, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 15, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 15, 2026.
It reports 4 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 3, 2021. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 15, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 15, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is FRANKLIN E VESSELS's USDOT number?
FRANKLIN E VESSELS's USDOT number is 334657, and its motor carrier number is MC-217974.
Is FRANKLIN E VESSELS authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 15, 2026. FRANKLIN E VESSELS is active in the FMCSA register.
How big is FRANKLIN E VESSELS's fleet?
FRANKLIN E VESSELS operates 4 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is FRANKLIN E VESSELS based?
FRANKLIN E VESSELS is based in UNION STAR, KY.
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