Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
51 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Flat Rate IncUSDOT 2050702BIG STONE CITY, SD
CARRIER ACTIVE
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
51Reported power
22 seen in inspections
14Trailers seen
Inspection records
4.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.Review the scoring evidence.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.16 years since first USDOT registrationFMCSA registration record dates to 2010.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 47 inspections.
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
51Reported power
22 seen in inspections
14Trailers seen
Inspection records
4.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
4.7 yr
Model years 1997–2025. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
16 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2010. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
2 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
FLAT RATE INC (USDOT 2050702) 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 Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 21.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier received 28 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 14 vehicle-level and 28 driver-level — across 6 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It reports 51 power units and 51 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 11, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
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What is FLAT RATE INC's USDOT number?
FLAT RATE INC's USDOT number is 2050702, and its motor carrier number is MC-727033.
Is FLAT RATE INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026. FLAT RATE INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: None; Contract: Active; Broker: None.
What is FLAT RATE INC's safety record?
FLAT RATE INC has a 21.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 47 roadside inspections, with 3 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 FLAT RATE INC's fleet?
FLAT RATE INC operates 51 power units and 51 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is FLAT RATE INC based?
FLAT RATE INC is based in BIG STONE CITY, SD, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 jurisdictions.