Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
6 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2842504 · MC-952246 ·
Karl's Sons Express Inc
6 power unitsavg 7.8 yrMulti-region · 10 statesRANCHO CORDOVA, CA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-952246 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
24Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.8Avg age (yr)
2006–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 11 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2016.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 87 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.8 yr
Model years 2006–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
38 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
KARL'S SONS EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2842504) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load 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 no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.0% 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 39 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 25 vehicle-level and 39 driver-level — across 10 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 6 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 26, 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 KARL'S SONS EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
KARL'S SONS EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 2842504, and its motor carrier number is MC-952246.
Is KARL'S SONS EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. KARL'S SONS EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is KARL'S SONS EXPRESS INC's safety record?
KARL'S SONS EXPRESS INC has a 12.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 87 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is KARL'S SONS EXPRESS INC's fleet?
KARL'S SONS EXPRESS INC operates 6 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is KARL'S SONS EXPRESS INC based?
KARL'S SONS EXPRESS INC is based in RANCHO CORDOVA, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 states.
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