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Carrier profile · USDOT 2453623 · MC-847465 · Updated 07/08/2026

CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC

16 power unitsavg 10.6 yrMulti-region · 9 statesLOUISVILLE, KY
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-847465 ACTIVE
Verified linksctslouisville.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
16Power units
12 observed · MCS-150
17Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.6Avg age (yr)
2006–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(502) 618-3441Email dispatchROCKY@CTSLOUISVILLE.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-08

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 authority12 yr active
since 2013
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo69.2%
▲ 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

Small fleet

16 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10.6 yr

Model years 2006–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

12 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2013 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 12-yr authority, 69% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC safe to work with?

Is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC safe to load? CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC (USDOT 2453623, MC-847465) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in LOUISVILLE, KY, operating 16 power units and 13 drivers. Operating authority has been active 12 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 38 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 69.2% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 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 2026-07-08.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-08
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Frequently asked

What is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC's USDOT number?

CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC's USDOT number is 2453623, and its motor carrier number is MC-847465.

Is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-08, CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC's safety record?

CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC has a 69.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 38 roadside inspections, with 2 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 CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC's fleet?

CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC operates 16 power units and 13 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC based?

CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC is based in LOUISVILLE, KY, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.