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Carrier profile · USDOT 2009671 · MC-708570 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
18 Wheeler Trucking Inc
57 power unitsavg 6.9 yrNational · 28 statesITASCA, IL81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-708570 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
57Power units
52 observed · MCS-150
55Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.9Avg age (yr)
2008–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration1616 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo23.8%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
6 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.9 yr
Model years 2008–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
16 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC (USDOT 2009671) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 23.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 104 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 42 vehicle-level and 104 driver-level — across 28 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 57 power units and 57 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is 18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?
18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 2009671, and its motor carrier number is MC-708570.
Is 18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, 18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is 18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC's safety record?
18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC has a 23.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 205 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is 18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC's fleet?
18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC operates 57 power units and 57 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is 18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC based?
18 WHEELER TRUCKING INC is based in ITASCA, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 28 states.
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