Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 281435 · MC-183142 ·
MSS Transport Inc
5 power unitsavg 9.2 yrRegional · 5 statesSALINA, KS80/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-183142 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.2Avg age (yr)
2006–2024 · 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
9.2 yr
Model years 2006–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
40 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
1 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
MSS TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 281435) has a Vektor safety score of 80/100 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 4, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 26, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier received 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 4, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 3, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 9, 2011 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 4, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MSS TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?
MSS TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 281435, and its motor carrier number is MC-183142.
Is MSS TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 4, 2026. MSS TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MSS TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
MSS TRANSPORT INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 14 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).
How big is MSS TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
MSS TRANSPORT INC operates 5 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MSS TRANSPORT INC based?
MSS TRANSPORT INC is based in SALINA, KS, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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