Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
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Carrier profile · USDOT 3138556 · MC-97634 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
MTL TRANSPORT INC
4 power unitsavg 6.8 yrRegional · 4 statesBAKERSFIELD, CA56/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-97634 INACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.8Avg age (yr)
2016–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Established 8 yearsNo active operating authority
Watch · 3
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average50.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Fatal crash on record1 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration88 yr registered
No active authorityInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.8 yr
Model years 2016–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
8 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2018 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MTL TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 3138556) has a Vektor safety score of 56/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 9 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 4 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 2, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MTL TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?
MTL TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 3138556, and its motor carrier number is MC-97634.
Is MTL TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, MTL TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MTL TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
MTL TRANSPORT INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 21 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 56/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is MTL TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
MTL TRANSPORT INC operates 4 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MTL TRANSPORT INC based?
MTL TRANSPORT INC is based in BAKERSFIELD, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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