Carrier profile · USDOT 152518 · MC-142059 ·

Cardinal Transport Inc

206 power unitsavg 12.4 yrNational · 36 statesCOAL CITY, IL81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-142059 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
206Power units
145 observed · MCS-150
155Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.4Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

206 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

12.4 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

Cross-border activity

No border inspections on record

144 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 summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC.

CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 152518) 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 3, 2026.

The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.

It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. effective Nov 1, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 23.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.

The carrier received 368 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 236 vehicle-level and 368 driver-level — across 36 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.

The carrier has 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 16 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.

It reports 206 power units and 204 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 3, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.

It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 5, 2012 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.

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Frequently asked

What is CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?

CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 152518, and its motor carrier number is MC-142059.

Is CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?

FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC's safety record?

CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC has a 23.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 567 roadside inspections, with 13 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 CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC's fleet?

CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC operates 206 power units and 204 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC based?

CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC is based in COAL CITY, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 36 states.

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