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Carrier profile · USDOT 148155 · Updated 07/18/2026

KEPLEY-FRANK HARDWOOD CO INC

6 power unitsavg 16.7 yrRegional · 3 statesLEXINGTON, NC
CARRIER ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Verified linkskepleyfrank.usFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
16.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(336) 746-5419Email dispatchben@kepleyfrank.us

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 52 yearsOut-of-service rates below national average
Watch · 0

Nothing flagged.

Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo16.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

6 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

16.7 yr

Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 52-yr authority, 17% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is KEPLEY-FRANK HARDWOOD CO INC safe to work with?

Is KEPLEY-FRANK HARDWOOD CO INC safe to load? KEPLEY-FRANK HARDWOOD CO INC (USDOT 148155) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in LEXINGTON, NC, operating 6 power units and 4 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 25 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 16.7% (below the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Conditional. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
KHKEPLEY-FRANK HARDWOOD CO INC 100
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Frequently asked

What is KEPLEY-FRANK HARDWOOD CO INC's USDOT number?

KEPLEY-FRANK HARDWOOD CO INC's USDOT number is 148155.

Is KEPLEY-FRANK HARDWOOD CO INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, KEPLEY-FRANK HARDWOOD CO INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is KEPLEY-FRANK HARDWOOD CO INC's safety record?

KEPLEY-FRANK HARDWOOD CO INC has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 25 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).

How big is KEPLEY-FRANK HARDWOOD CO INC's fleet?

KEPLEY-FRANK HARDWOOD CO INC operates 6 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is KEPLEY-FRANK HARDWOOD CO INC based?

KEPLEY-FRANK HARDWOOD CO INC is based in LEXINGTON, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.