Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
155 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 121209 · MC-199598 · Updated 06/13/2026
CARPENTER CO
155 power unitsNational · 23 statesRICHMOND, VA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-199598 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
155Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Awaiting decode
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
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 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 314 inspections.
Operating authority5252 yr active
since 1974Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo12.612.6 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal33
6 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Awaiting VIN decode
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
AI readFull read
Is CARPENTER CO safe to work with?
Is CARPENTER CO safe to load? CARPENTER CO (USDOT 121209, MC-199598) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in RICHMOND, VA, operating 155 power units and 139 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 314 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 12.6% (below the 22.26% national average), with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
CCCARPENTER CO 88
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Frequently asked
What is CARPENTER CO's USDOT number?
CARPENTER CO's USDOT number is 121209, and its motor carrier number is MC-199598.
Is CARPENTER CO authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, CARPENTER CO is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CARPENTER CO's safety record?
CARPENTER CO has a 12.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 314 roadside inspections, with 6 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 CARPENTER CO's fleet?
CARPENTER CO operates 155 power units and 139 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CARPENTER CO based?
CARPENTER CO is based in RICHMOND, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 23 states.