Fleet typeIdentity
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Carrier profile · USDOT 1809996 · MC-657659 ·
Mates Inc
6 power unitsavg 6.6 yrLocal · 1 statesVAN NUYS, CA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-657659 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
6.6Avg age (yr)
2015–2024 · 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 · 5
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 18 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2008.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 15 inspections.No reported crashesNo DOT-reportable crashes are on this carrier's record.
USDOT registration1818 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.6 yr
Model years 2015–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
18 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2008 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MATES INC (USDOT 1809996) 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 Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY effective Sep 8, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 10 vehicle-level and 11 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 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 Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 6 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 5, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MATES INC's USDOT number?
MATES INC's USDOT number is 1809996, and its motor carrier number is MC-657659.
Is MATES INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. MATES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MATES INC's safety record?
MATES INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 15 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is MATES INC's fleet?
MATES INC operates 6 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MATES INC based?
MATES INC is based in VAN NUYS, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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