Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2579280 · MC-902773 ·
Freight & Auto Transport Inc
5 power unitsavg 6.3 yrMulti-region · 11 statesLEMONT, IL51/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-902773 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
9Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.3Avg age (yr)
2012–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 4
No insurance on fileActive authority but no BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Vehicle out-of-service rate above average25.0% vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average16.7% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Fatal crash on record1 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.3 yr
Model years 2012–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
11 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2015 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
6 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
FREIGHT & AUTO TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 2579280) has a Vektor safety score of 51/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.0% 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 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 4 vehicle-level and 12 driver-level — across 11 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 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 9, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is FREIGHT & AUTO TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?
FREIGHT & AUTO TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 2579280, and its motor carrier number is MC-902773.
Is FREIGHT & AUTO TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. FREIGHT & AUTO TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is FREIGHT & AUTO TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
FREIGHT & AUTO TRANSPORT INC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 43 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 51/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is FREIGHT & AUTO TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
FREIGHT & AUTO TRANSPORT INC operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is FREIGHT & AUTO TRANSPORT INC based?
FREIGHT & AUTO TRANSPORT INC is based in LEMONT, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 11 states.
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