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Carrier profile · USDOT 188280 · Updated 06/21/2026

ARCET EQUIPMENT COMPANY

DBA ARC3 GASES

63 power unitsavg 8.4 yrMulti-region · 10 statesRICHMOND, VA
CARRIER ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
63Power units
33 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.4Avg age (yr)
2003–2026 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-21

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 52 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageMultiple injury crashes
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo3.9%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

63 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.4 yr

Model years 2003–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 52-yr authority, 4% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is ARCET EQUIPMENT COMPANY safe to work with?

Is ARCET EQUIPMENT COMPANY safe to load? ARCET EQUIPMENT COMPANY (USDOT 188280) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in RICHMOND, VA, operating 63 power units and 181 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 89 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 3.9% (below the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (94/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
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Frequently asked

What is ARCET EQUIPMENT COMPANY's USDOT number?

ARCET EQUIPMENT COMPANY's USDOT number is 188280.

Is ARCET EQUIPMENT COMPANY authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-21, ARCET EQUIPMENT COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register.

What is ARCET EQUIPMENT COMPANY's safety record?

ARCET EQUIPMENT COMPANY has a 3.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 89 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).

How big is ARCET EQUIPMENT COMPANY's fleet?

ARCET EQUIPMENT COMPANY operates 63 power units and 181 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is ARCET EQUIPMENT COMPANY based?

ARCET EQUIPMENT COMPANY is based in RICHMOND, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.