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Carrier profile · USDOT 309317 · Updated 06/13/2026

RALPH CLAYTON & SONS

259 power unitsavg 12.7 yrLocal · 1 statesNEPTUNE, NJ
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linksclaytonsonline.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
259Power units
41 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.7Avg age (yr)
2000–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(732) 751-7668Email dispatchLKAPP@CLAYTONSONLINE.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

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

Established 38 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageFatal crash on record
Operating authority38 yr active
since 1988
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo7.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal3
9 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

259 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

12.7 yr

Model years 2000–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

38 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 38-yr authority, 7% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is RALPH CLAYTON & SONS safe to work with?

Is RALPH CLAYTON & SONS safe to load? RALPH CLAYTON & SONS (USDOT 309317) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in NEPTUNE, NJ, operating 259 power units and 185 drivers. Operating authority has been active 38 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 105 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 7.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
RCRALPH CLAYTON & SONS 88
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Frequently asked

What is RALPH CLAYTON & SONS's USDOT number?

RALPH CLAYTON & SONS's USDOT number is 309317.

Is RALPH CLAYTON & SONS authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, RALPH CLAYTON & SONS is active in the FMCSA register.

What is RALPH CLAYTON & SONS's safety record?

RALPH CLAYTON & SONS has a 7.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 105 roadside inspections, with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is RALPH CLAYTON & SONS's fleet?

RALPH CLAYTON & SONS operates 259 power units and 185 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is RALPH CLAYTON & SONS based?

RALPH CLAYTON & SONS is based in NEPTUNE, NJ, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.