Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
162 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Pinch Flatbed IncUSDOT 1300813HOUSTON, TX
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
162Reported power
146 seen in inspections
141Trailers seen
Inspection records
7.0Avg age (yr)
2003–2026 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.24.3% of vehicle inspections out of service · Fatal crash on record
Vehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
162Reported power
146 seen in inspections
141Trailers seen
Inspection records
7.0Avg age (yr)
2003–2026 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
7 yr
Model years 2003–2026. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
22 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2004. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
129 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
PINCH FLATBED INC (USDOT 1300813) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO effective Jan 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 24.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 14, 2026.
The carrier received 241 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 177 vehicle-level and 239 driver-level — across 29 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 15, 2026.
The carrier has 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 4 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It reports 162 power units and 187 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 17, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 3, 2021 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
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What is PINCH FLATBED INC's USDOT number?
PINCH FLATBED INC's USDOT number is 1300813, and its motor carrier number is MC-504352.
Is PINCH FLATBED INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026. PINCH FLATBED INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: None; Contract: Active; Broker: Inactive.
What is PINCH FLATBED INC's safety record?
PINCH FLATBED INC has a 24.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 382 roadside inspections, with 8 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 PINCH FLATBED INC's fleet?
PINCH FLATBED INC operates 162 power units and 187 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PINCH FLATBED INC based?
PINCH FLATBED INC is based in HOUSTON, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 29 jurisdictions.
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