Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
22 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 306708 · MC-238819
TODD CHILDERS
DBA CHILDERS TRUCKING
22 power unitsavg 8.3 yrRegional · 6 statesCASPER, WY
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-238819 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
22Power units
18 observed · MCS-150
16Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.3Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-21
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority3838 yr active
since 1987Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo28.028.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
clean 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.3 yr
Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
38 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1987 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is TODD CHILDERS safe to work with?
Is TODD CHILDERS safe to load? TODD CHILDERS (USDOT 306708, MC-238819) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in CASPER, WY, operating 22 power units and 22 drivers. Operating authority has been active 38 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 51 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 28.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (93/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
TCTODD CHILDERS 93
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Safety
51 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 28.0% (24-mo)25 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 0.0% (24-mo)28 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
25.0% now▼ Improving
Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal
Inspection coverage
How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈0.6 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Roadside-inspection volume is about what you'd expect for a 22-unit fleet — enough signal to read the safety record, though not a heavy sample.
- Registered power units
- 22
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 28
- Annualized
- ≈14 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈0.6 inspections / unit · yr
Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC
What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance11
- 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance10 · 1 OOS
- 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance8
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving6
- 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance6 · 5 OOS
- 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance6 · 5 OOS
- 395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missingHOS Compliance5 · 1 OOS
- 393.53 Automatic brake adjusters / indicatorsVehicle Maintenance5
- 393.11 Required lamps/reflectors missingVehicle Maintenance4
- 395.3 Driving beyond hours-of-service limitsHOS Compliance4 · 1 OOS
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Authority & insurance
Can they legally + adequately haul your load?
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- None
- Contract
- Active
- Broker
- None
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)None
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$750k BIPD · 10 insurers · 1 lapseCoverage lapse
+11 earlier
Northland · 07–09
National · 13–15
Hdi-gerling American · 15–17
Hdi Global · 17–19
Imperium · 19–21
Imperium · 22–25
19912026
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
17 insurer eras · collapsed from 43 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | Jan 2025 → Jan 2026 | $750k | 1 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | Jan 2022 → Jan 2025 | $750k | 3 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | Jan 2021 → Jan 2022 | $750k | 1 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | Jan 2021 → Jan 2022 | $750k | 1 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | Jan 2020 → Jan 2021 | $750k | 1 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | Jan 2019 → Jan 2021 | $750k | 2 |
| HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | Jan 2019 → Jan 2020 | $750k | 1 |
| HDI GLOBAL INSURANCE COMPANY | Jan 2017 → Jan 2019 | $750k | 6 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | Jan 2015 → Jan 2017 | $750k | 8 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | Jan 2013 → Jan 2015 | $750k | 4 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | Jan 2012 → Jan 2013 | $750k | 1 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | May 2009 → Sep 2009 | $750k | 5 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2007 → May 2009 | $750k | 1 |
| ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | May 2006 → May 2007 | $750k | 1 |
| INTERSTATE INDEMNITY COMPANY | May 2005 → May 2006 | $750k | 1 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | Dec 2001 → May 2005 | $750k | 2 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | Jan 1991 → Dec 2001 | $750k | 4 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 22
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 18
- Trailers (towed)
- 16
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2026
Newest model yr
1998
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
04
Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 6 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusRegional
revealedStates observed66
US statesInspections · 24 mo2828
CO busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
CASPER, WY
Top corridor
CO ⇄ WY
Density
fewermore
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Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
No shared-VIN flow in the last 12 months
None of this carrier's trucks were inspected under another USDOT in the last 12 months — any shared equipment is historical, not active.
Show all-time history (2 trucks · 2 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 3114257USDOT 2191211
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)2222
Observed (24 mo)1818
Shared w/ other carriers22
Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 2904 S COFFMAN AVE, CASPER, WY, 82604
- Operation
- Interstate· Hazmat
Contact
- Phone
- (307) 237-1028
- Web domain
- childerstrucking.com
Registration
- Officer
- Becky Childers
- USDOT / docket
- 306708 · MC-238819
- First registered
- 12/17/1987
- Last MCS-150
- 02/12/2025 · 984,792 mi (2024)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 10/16/2020
- D-U-N-S
- 808942742
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
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Federal activity
Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor
Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor
No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.
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Frequently asked
What is TODD CHILDERS's USDOT number?
TODD CHILDERS's USDOT number is 306708, and its motor carrier number is MC-238819.
Is TODD CHILDERS authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-21, TODD CHILDERS is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TODD CHILDERS's safety record?
TODD CHILDERS has a 28.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 51 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is TODD CHILDERS's fleet?
TODD CHILDERS operates 22 power units and 22 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TODD CHILDERS based?
TODD CHILDERS is based in CASPER, WY, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.