Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
11 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1342698 · MC-517224 · Updated Jul 25, 2026
LINK SPECIALIZED INC
DBA BARR SPECIALIZED INC
11 power unitsavg 11.4 yrMulti-region · 8 statesPINCKNEYVILLE, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-517224 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
11Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
10Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.4Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Carrier verification summary for LINK SPECIALIZED INC
LINK SPECIALIZED INC (USDOT 1342698) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 25, 2026.
LINK SPECIALIZED INC (USDOT 1342698) holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 25, 2026.
LINK SPECIALIZED INC (USDOT 1342698) has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. effective May 22, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 25, 2026.
LINK SPECIALIZED INC (USDOT 1342698) has a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 25, 2026.
LINK SPECIALIZED INC (USDOT 1342698) has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 25, 2026.
LINK SPECIALIZED INC (USDOT 1342698) reports 11 power units and 9 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 29, 2025.
LINK SPECIALIZED INC (USDOT 1342698) has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 25, 2026.
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 25, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileMultiple injury crashes
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 21 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2005.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 38 inspections.
USDOT registration2121 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo14.314.3 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.4 yr
Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
21 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2005 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Frequently asked
What is LINK SPECIALIZED INC's USDOT number?
LINK SPECIALIZED INC's USDOT number is 1342698, and its motor carrier number is MC-517224.
Is LINK SPECIALIZED INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-25, LINK SPECIALIZED INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is LINK SPECIALIZED INC's safety record?
LINK SPECIALIZED INC has a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 38 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is LINK SPECIALIZED INC's fleet?
LINK SPECIALIZED INC operates 11 power units and 9 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is LINK SPECIALIZED INC based?
LINK SPECIALIZED INC is based in PINCKNEYVILLE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.
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