Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
19 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 247861 · MC-172829 ·
Bones Transportation Inc
19 power unitsavg 9.6 yrMulti-region · 14 statesOTTAWA, KS75/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-172829 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
19Power units
18 observed · MCS-150
17Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.6Avg age (yr)
2003–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.6 yr
Model years 2003–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
42 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
4 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
BONES TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 247861) has a Vektor safety score of 75/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 28.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 39 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 21 vehicle-level and 39 driver-level — across 14 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 19 power units and 22 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 7, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 16, 2011 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BONES TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?
BONES TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 247861, and its motor carrier number is MC-172829.
Is BONES TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. BONES TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BONES TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
BONES TRANSPORTATION INC has a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 69 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 75/100 (tier: review).
How big is BONES TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?
BONES TRANSPORTATION INC operates 19 power units and 22 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BONES TRANSPORTATION INC based?
BONES TRANSPORTATION INC is based in OTTAWA, KS, with roadside inspections recorded across 14 states.
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