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Carrier profile · USDOT 128188 · MC-266795 · Updated 07/18/2026

CARDWELL LUMBER INC

8 power unitsLocal · 1 statesNOVELTY, MO
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNMC-266795 STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksmarktwain.netFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.2Avg age (yr)
2001–2018 · vPIC
Call dispatch(660) 739-4313Email dispatchcnotruck@marktwain.net

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 52 yearsNo active operating authority
USDOT registration52 yr registered
Authority not on file
Insurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on record
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
Clean · 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

8 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

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 readLocal operator, 52-yr registration, 50% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is CARDWELL LUMBER INC safe to work with?

Is CARDWELL LUMBER INC safe to load? CARDWELL LUMBER INC (USDOT 128188, MC-266795) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in NOVELTY, MO, operating 8 power units and 10 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 3 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (82/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
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Frequently asked

What is CARDWELL LUMBER INC's USDOT number?

CARDWELL LUMBER INC's USDOT number is 128188, and its motor carrier number is MC-266795.

Is CARDWELL LUMBER INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, CARDWELL LUMBER INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is CARDWELL LUMBER INC's safety record?

CARDWELL LUMBER INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 3 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).

How big is CARDWELL LUMBER INC's fleet?

CARDWELL LUMBER INC operates 8 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CARDWELL LUMBER INC based?

CARDWELL LUMBER INC is based in NOVELTY, MO, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.

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