Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
10 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 176560 · MC-159437 ·
Joseph S Chow Ltd
10 power unitsavg 7.8 yrRegional · 3 statesSURREY, BC100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-159437 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.8Avg age (yr)
2012–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 49 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.8 yr
Model years 2012–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
25 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
JOSEPH S CHOW LTD (USDOT 176560) 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 Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA effective Dec 1, 2011 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier received 30 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 17 vehicle-level and 30 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It reports 10 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 20, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 14, 2000 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JOSEPH S CHOW LTD's USDOT number?
JOSEPH S CHOW LTD's USDOT number is 176560, and its motor carrier number is MC-159437.
Is JOSEPH S CHOW LTD authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026. JOSEPH S CHOW LTD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JOSEPH S CHOW LTD's safety record?
JOSEPH S CHOW LTD has a 11.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 49 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is JOSEPH S CHOW LTD's fleet?
JOSEPH S CHOW LTD operates 10 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JOSEPH S CHOW LTD based?
JOSEPH S CHOW LTD is based in SURREY, BC, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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