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Carrier profile · USDOT 128493 · MC-120924 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
B & W Cartage Company Inc
518 power unitsavg 9.8 yrNational · 23 statesTAYLOR, MI81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-120924 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
518Power units
336 observed · MCS-150
490Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo25.7%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal3737
31 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.8 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC (USDOT 128493) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Nov 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 710 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 342 vehicle-level and 710 driver-level — across 23 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 31 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 37 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 518 power units and 607 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 19, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 26, 2011 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC's USDOT number?
B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC's USDOT number is 128493, and its motor carrier number is MC-120924.
Is B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC's safety record?
B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC has a 25.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,138 roadside inspections, with 31 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC's fleet?
B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC operates 518 power units and 607 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC based?
B & W CARTAGE COMPANY INC is based in TAYLOR, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 23 states.
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