Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
14 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Backroad Transportation IncUSDOT 2940420CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD
Carrier profile
Backroad Transportation Inc
- USDOT
- 2940420
- MC
- 996117
Inspected in 3 jurisdictionsCAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD
CARRIER ACTIVE
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
14Reported power
7 seen in inspections
1Trailers seen
Inspection records
16.3Avg age (yr)
2003–2017 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.71.4% of vehicle inspections out of service · Multiple injury crashes
Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
14Reported power
7 seen in inspections
1Trailers seen
Inspection records
16.3Avg age (yr)
2003–2017 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
16.3 yr
Model years 2003–2017. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
10 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2016. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
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
BACKROAD TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 2940420) 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 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from EMERALD BAY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 26, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 71.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier received 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 11 driver-level — across 3 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 12, 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 12, 2026.
It reports 14 power units and 9 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 7, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 12, 2026.
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What is BACKROAD TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?
BACKROAD TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 2940420, and its motor carrier number is MC-996117.
Is BACKROAD TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 12, 2026. BACKROAD TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is BACKROAD TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
BACKROAD TRANSPORTATION INC has a 71.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 15 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).
How big is BACKROAD TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?
BACKROAD TRANSPORTATION INC operates 14 power units and 9 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BACKROAD TRANSPORTATION INC based?
BACKROAD TRANSPORTATION INC is based in CAPITOL HEIGHTS, MD, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 jurisdictions.
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