Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
30 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1042419 · MC-436960
FAMILY TRADITION LLC
30 power unitsavg 16.2 yrMulti-region · 14 statesRICHMOND, IN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-436960 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
30Power units
20 observed · MCS-150
25Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
16.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2023 · vPIC
Click to see how we scored it
Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-21
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Watch · 3
Operating authority2424 yr active
since 2002Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo35.035.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
4 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
16.2 yr
Model years 1997–2023 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
24 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2002 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
AI readFull read
Is FAMILY TRADITION LLC safe to work with?
Is FAMILY TRADITION LLC safe to load? FAMILY TRADITION LLC (USDOT 1042419, MC-436960) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in RICHMOND, IN, operating 30 power units and 30 drivers. Operating authority has been active 24 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 67 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 35.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (68/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
FTFAMILY TRADITION LLC 68
01
Safety
67 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 35.0% (24-mo)20 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 7.9% (24-mo)38 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
40.0% now● Stable
Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal
Inspection coverage
How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈0.6 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Roadside-inspection volume is about what you'd expect for a 30-unit fleet — enough signal to read the safety record, though not a heavy sample.
- Registered power units
- 30
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 38
- Annualized
- ≈19 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈0.6 inspections / unit · yr
Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC
What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving22
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance13 · 4 OOS
- 395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missingHOS Compliance7 · 1 OOS
- 393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance6
- 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance6 · 5 OOS
- 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance4
- 393.11 Required lamps/reflectors missingVehicle Maintenance3
- 393.53 Automatic brake adjusters / indicatorsVehicle Maintenance3
- 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance3
- 396.5 Oil and/or grease leakVehicle Maintenance2
02
Authority & insurance
Can they legally + adequately haul your load?
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- None
- Contract
- Active
- Broker
- None
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)None
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$1M BIPD · 7 insurers · 1 lapseCoverage lapse
+5 earlier
Carolina · 03–08
Sentry Select · 11–13
Scottsdale · 13–15
Sentry Select · 16–19
National · 19–21
Sentry Select · 21–23
20022023
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
11 insurer eras · collapsed from 21 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | Nov 2021 → Nov 2023 | $1M | 2 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | Nov 2019 → Nov 2021 | $1M | 1 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | Nov 2016 → Nov 2019 | $1M | 1 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | Nov 2015 → Nov 2016 | $1M | 1 |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | Nov 2013 → Nov 2015 | $1M | 2 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | Nov 2011 → Nov 2013 | $1M | 2 |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | Nov 2010 → Nov 2011 | $1M | 1 |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | Jun 2010 → Dec 2010 | $1M | 2 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | Dec 2008 → Aug 2009 | $1M | 1 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | Dec 2003 → Dec 2008 | $1M | 6 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | Jul 2002 → Dec 2003 | $1M | 2 |
03
Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 30
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 20
- Trailers (towed)
- 25
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2023
Newest model yr
1997
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
04
Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 14 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusMulti-region
revealedStates observed1414
US statesInspections · 24 mo3838
KY busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
RICHMOND, IN
Top corridor
KY ⇄ IN
Density
fewermore
05
Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
Last 12 months: 4 trucks also ran under 4 other carriers
VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 4105147USDOT 3953108USDOT 2954920USDOT 1277152Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (10 trucks · 9 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 3953108USDOT 113676USDOT 2954920USDOT 3947430USDOT 3313546USDOT 1277152USDOT 3462028USDOT 2452863
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)3030
Observed (24 mo)2020
Shared w/ other carriers1010
Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.
06
Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 2190 WILLIAMSBURG PIKE, RICHMOND, IN, 47374
- Operation
- Interstate· Hazmat
Contact
- Phone
- (765) 966-7656
- Fax
- (765) 965-7600
Registration
- Officers
- Barb Bilbrey · Justin Ferriell
- USDOT / docket
- 1042419 · MC-436960
- First registered
- 07/19/2002
- Last MCS-150
- 02/12/2026 · 1,725,664 mi (2025)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 01/18/2013
- D-U-N-S
- —
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
07
Federal activity
Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor
Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor
No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.
08
Reviews
Verified broker, shipper & driver reviews — moderated
Performance ratings only — never the Vektor risk score
No verified reviews yet
Be the first broker or shipper to rate FAMILY TRADITION LLC. Reviews cover performance only — on-time delivery, payment speed, communication — and never affect the Vektor risk score.
Leave a review09
Frequently asked
What is FAMILY TRADITION LLC's USDOT number?
FAMILY TRADITION LLC's USDOT number is 1042419, and its motor carrier number is MC-436960.
Is FAMILY TRADITION LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-21, FAMILY TRADITION LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is FAMILY TRADITION LLC's safety record?
FAMILY TRADITION LLC has a 35.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 67 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 68/100 (tier: review).
How big is FAMILY TRADITION LLC's fleet?
FAMILY TRADITION LLC operates 30 power units and 30 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is FAMILY TRADITION LLC based?
FAMILY TRADITION LLC is based in RICHMOND, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 14 states.