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Carrier profile · USDOT 1873819 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
MATERIALS EQUIPMENT CORP
36 power unitsavg 26.3 yrLocal · 2 statesNORTH SMITHFIELD, RI50/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
36Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
26.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2004 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Established 17 yearsNot enough inspection history to rate
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration1717 yr registered
Authority not on fileInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
Crashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
26.3 yr
Model years 1997–2004 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
17 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2009 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MATERIALS EQUIPMENT CORP (USDOT 1873819) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Jun 13, 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 refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 2 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 36 power units and 17 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 5, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MATERIALS EQUIPMENT CORP's USDOT number?
MATERIALS EQUIPMENT CORP's USDOT number is 1873819.
Is MATERIALS EQUIPMENT CORP authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, MATERIALS EQUIPMENT CORP is active in the FMCSA register.
What is MATERIALS EQUIPMENT CORP's safety record?
MATERIALS EQUIPMENT CORP has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 3 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 2 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is MATERIALS EQUIPMENT CORP's fleet?
MATERIALS EQUIPMENT CORP operates 36 power units and 17 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MATERIALS EQUIPMENT CORP based?
MATERIALS EQUIPMENT CORP is based in NORTH SMITHFIELD, RI, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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