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Carrier profile · USDOT 2025075 · MC-711987 · Updated 06/13/2026

ADKINS SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC

41 power unitsavg 5.1 yrNational · 22 statesSWAN, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-711987 ACTIVE
Verified linksadkinssc.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
41Power units
31 observed · MCS-150
37Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.1Avg age (yr)
2002–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(515) 989-9195Email dispatchdispatch@adkinssc.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority16 yr active
since 2010
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo37.5%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
4 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

41 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.1 yr

Model years 2002–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

16 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 16-yr authority, 38% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is ADKINS SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC safe to work with?

Is ADKINS SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC safe to load? ADKINS SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC (USDOT 2025075, MC-711987) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in SWAN, IA, operating 41 power units and 41 drivers. Operating authority has been active 16 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 143 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 37.5% (above the 22.26% national average), with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is ADKINS SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC's USDOT number?

ADKINS SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC's USDOT number is 2025075, and its motor carrier number is MC-711987.

Is ADKINS SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, ADKINS SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is ADKINS SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC's safety record?

ADKINS SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC has a 37.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 143 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is ADKINS SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC's fleet?

ADKINS SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC operates 41 power units and 41 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is ADKINS SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC based?

ADKINS SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC is based in SWAN, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 22 states.