Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
857 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
The Townsend Company LLCUSDOT 173584MUNCIE, IN
Carrier profile
The Townsend Company LLC
- USDOT
- 173584
- MC
- Not listed
DBA NATIONAL TREE EXPERT CO
Inspected in 8 jurisdictionsMUNCIE, IN
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORY
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
857Reported power
39 seen in inspections
11Trailers seen
Inspection records
6.8Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.35% of vehicle inspections out of service · 14.3% of driver inspections out of service · Fatal crash on record
Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Watch · 3
In good standing · 1
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
857Reported power
39 seen in inspections
11Trailers seen
Inspection records
6.8Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
6.8 yr
Model years 1999–2025. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
52 yr registered
USDOT record added in 1974. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
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
THE TOWNSEND COMPANY LLC (USDOT 173584) has a Vektor safety score of 62/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 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 Nov 13, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 35.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier received 42 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 20 vehicle-level and 42 driver-level — across 8 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier has 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 7 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It reports 857 power units and 366 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 30, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 21, 2010 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
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What is THE TOWNSEND COMPANY LLC's USDOT number?
THE TOWNSEND COMPANY LLC's USDOT number is 173584.
Is THE TOWNSEND COMPANY LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026. THE TOWNSEND COMPANY LLC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority status is unknown.
What is THE TOWNSEND COMPANY LLC's safety record?
THE TOWNSEND COMPANY LLC has a 35.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 61 roadside inspections, with 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is THE TOWNSEND COMPANY LLC's fleet?
THE TOWNSEND COMPANY LLC operates 857 power units and 366 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is THE TOWNSEND COMPANY LLC based?
THE TOWNSEND COMPANY LLC is based in MUNCIE, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 jurisdictions.
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