Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
17 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 257540 · MC-163804 · Updated 07/03/2026
LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC
17 power unitsavg 9.5 yrRegional · 5 statesLOUISVILLE, KY
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-163804 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
17Power units
12 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-03
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
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.Established 41 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1985.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 29 inspections.
Operating authority4141 yr active
since 1985Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo16.716.7 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
3 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.5 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
41 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC safe to work with?
Is LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC safe to load? LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC (USDOT 257540, MC-163804) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in LOUISVILLE, KY, operating 17 power units and 17 drivers. Operating authority has been active 41 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 29 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 16.7% (below the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-03.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-03
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Frequently asked
What is LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC's USDOT number?
LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC's USDOT number is 257540, and its motor carrier number is MC-163804.
Is LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-03, LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC's safety record?
LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 29 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC's fleet?
LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC operates 17 power units and 17 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC based?
LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC is based in LOUISVILLE, KY, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.