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Carrier profile · USDOT 2968160 · Updated 06/13/2026

WILLIAM I PENATE

DBA PENATE TRUCKING

5 power unitsavg 6.2 yrLocal · 1 statesLOS ANGELES, CA
CARRIER ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.2Avg age (yr)
2013–2023 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 9 yearsOut-of-service rates below national average
Operating authority9 yr active
since 2017
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo0.0%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.2 yr

Model years 2013–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

9 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2017 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 9-yr authority, 0% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is WILLIAM I PENATE safe to work with?

Is WILLIAM I PENATE safe to load? WILLIAM I PENATE (USDOT 2968160) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in LOS ANGELES, CA, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers. Operating authority has been active 9 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 9 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is WILLIAM I PENATE's USDOT number?

WILLIAM I PENATE's USDOT number is 2968160.

Is WILLIAM I PENATE authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, WILLIAM I PENATE is active in the FMCSA register.

What is WILLIAM I PENATE's safety record?

WILLIAM I PENATE has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 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 WILLIAM I PENATE's fleet?

WILLIAM I PENATE operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is WILLIAM I PENATE based?

WILLIAM I PENATE is based in LOS ANGELES, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.