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Carrier profile · USDOT 946689 · MC-435590 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD
0 power unitsavg 9.2 yrRegional · 3 statesCOLUMBUS, OH88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-435590 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.2Avg age (yr)
2000–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 5
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 25 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2001.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 176 inspections.No BASIC safety alertsNo FMCSA intervention thresholds are currently exceeded.
USDOT registration2525 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo1.41.4 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
4 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.2 yr
Model years 2000–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
25 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2001 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD (USDOT 946689) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Aug 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 1.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 74 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 70 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 0 power units and 112 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 26, 2024.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 1, 2024 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD's USDOT number?
CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD's USDOT number is 946689, and its motor carrier number is MC-435590.
Is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD's safety record?
CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD has a 1.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 176 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD's fleet?
CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD operates 0 power units and 112 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD based?
CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD is based in COLUMBUS, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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