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Carrier profile · USDOT 262981 · MC-186076 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
CARMAN INC
45 power unitsavg 5.7 yrNational · 18 statesFORT SMITH, AR88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-186076 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
45Power units
44 observed · MCS-150
72Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.7Avg age (yr)
2013–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
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 41 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1985.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 198 inspections.
USDOT registration4141 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo12.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
4 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.7 yr
Model years 2013–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
41 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CARMAN INC (USDOT 262981) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 118 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 40 vehicle-level and 118 driver-level — across 18 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 45 power units and 55 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 30, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 27, 1987 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CARMAN INC's USDOT number?
CARMAN INC's USDOT number is 262981, and its motor carrier number is MC-186076.
Is CARMAN INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, CARMAN INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CARMAN INC's safety record?
CARMAN INC has a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 198 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 CARMAN INC's fleet?
CARMAN INC operates 45 power units and 55 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CARMAN INC based?
CARMAN INC is based in FORT SMITH, AR, with roadside inspections recorded across 18 states.
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