Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
38 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
F & a Carriers IncUSDOT 1538420LAREDO, TX
CARRIER ACTIVE
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
38Reported power
49 seen in inspections
71Trailers seen
Inspection records
10.3Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.23.9% of vehicle inspections out of service · Fatal crash on record
Vehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
38Reported power
49 seen in inspections
71Trailers seen
Inspection records
10.3Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
10.3 yr
Model years 1998–2026. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
20 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2006. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
106 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 summary
F & A CARRIERS INC (USDOT 1538420) 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 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 $750,000 limit in force from SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO effective May 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 23.9% 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 134 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 92 vehicle-level and 134 driver-level — across 16 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 38 power units and 38 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 8, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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What is F & A CARRIERS INC's USDOT number?
F & A CARRIERS INC's USDOT number is 1538420, and its motor carrier number is MC-573968.
Is F & A CARRIERS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. F & A CARRIERS INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is F & A CARRIERS INC's safety record?
F & A CARRIERS INC has a 23.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 257 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is F & A CARRIERS INC's fleet?
F & A CARRIERS INC operates 38 power units and 38 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is F & A CARRIERS INC based?
F & A CARRIERS INC is based in LAREDO, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 16 jurisdictions.