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Carrier profile · USDOT 1473153 · MC-556973 · Updated 06/13/2026

S L BARKDOLL & SON TRANSPORT INC

25 power unitsavg 13.8 yrRegional · 5 statesBOONSBORO, MD
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-556973 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkscomcast.netFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
25Power units
16 observed · MCS-150
13Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.8Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(301) 573-1102Email dispatchslbark1952@comcast.net

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 fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority20 yr active
since 2006
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo29.4%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
3 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

25 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

13.8 yr

Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

20 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 20-yr authority, 29% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is S L BARKDOLL & SON TRANSPORT INC safe to work with?

Is S L BARKDOLL & SON TRANSPORT INC safe to load? S L BARKDOLL & SON TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 1473153, MC-556973) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in BOONSBORO, MD, operating 25 power units and 25 drivers. Operating authority has been active 20 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 32 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 29.4% (above the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (87/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
SLS L BARKDOLL & SON TRANSPORT INC 87
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Frequently asked

What is S L BARKDOLL & SON TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?

S L BARKDOLL & SON TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 1473153, and its motor carrier number is MC-556973.

Is S L BARKDOLL & SON TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, S L BARKDOLL & SON TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is S L BARKDOLL & SON TRANSPORT INC's safety record?

S L BARKDOLL & SON TRANSPORT INC has a 29.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 32 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 87/100 (tier: clear).

How big is S L BARKDOLL & SON TRANSPORT INC's fleet?

S L BARKDOLL & SON TRANSPORT INC operates 25 power units and 25 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is S L BARKDOLL & SON TRANSPORT INC based?

S L BARKDOLL & SON TRANSPORT INC is based in BOONSBORO, MD, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.