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Carrier profile · USDOT 188223 · MC-147554 · Updated Jul 4, 2026
Arab Cartage & Express Co Inc
63 power unitsavg 10.2 yrNational · 18 statesARAB, AL74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-147554 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
63Power units
46 observed · MCS-150
58Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.2Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 4, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo40.5%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.2 yr
Model years 2000–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC (USDOT 188223) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 4, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 4, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 4, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 4, 2026.
The carrier received 83 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 42 vehicle-level and 83 driver-level — across 18 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 4, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 4, 2026.
It reports 63 power units and 52 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 1, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 4, 2004 in the federal record refreshed Jul 4, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC's USDOT number?
ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC's USDOT number is 188223, and its motor carrier number is MC-147554.
Is ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 4, 2026, ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC's safety record?
ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC has a 40.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 117 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC's fleet?
ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC operates 63 power units and 52 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC based?
ARAB CARTAGE & EXPRESS CO INC is based in ARAB, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 18 states.
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