Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 148155 ·
Kepley-frank Hardwood Co Inc
5 power unitsavg 18.4 yrRegional · 3 statesLEXINGTON, NC100/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
18.4Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
18.4 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
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
KEPLEY-FRANK HARDWOOD CO INC (USDOT 148155) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 30, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 30, 2026.
The carrier received 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 19 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 30, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 30, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 7, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 30, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Aug 18, 1994 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 30, 2026.
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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?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 30, 2026. 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 27 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 5 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.
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