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Carrier profile · USDOT 208452 · MC-160687 · Updated 06/13/2026

L R DANIELS TRANSPORTATION INC

25 power unitsavg 12.6 yrRegional · 4 statesASHLAND, KY
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-160687 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
25Power units
17 observed · MCS-150
15Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority44 yr active
since 1981
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo25.0%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal2
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

25 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

12.6 yr

Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

44 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1981 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 44-yr authority, 25% vehicle OOS review first.Full read

Is L R DANIELS TRANSPORTATION INC safe to work with?

Is L R DANIELS TRANSPORTATION INC safe to load? L R DANIELS TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 208452, MC-160687) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in ASHLAND, KY, operating 25 power units and 23 drivers. Operating authority has been active 44 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 51 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 25.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. 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 L R DANIELS TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?

L R DANIELS TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 208452, and its motor carrier number is MC-160687.

Is L R DANIELS TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, L R DANIELS TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is L R DANIELS TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?

L R DANIELS TRANSPORTATION INC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 51 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is L R DANIELS TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?

L R DANIELS TRANSPORTATION INC operates 25 power units and 23 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is L R DANIELS TRANSPORTATION INC based?

L R DANIELS TRANSPORTATION INC is based in ASHLAND, KY, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.