Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
28 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 331796 · MC-208801 ·
Putnam Trucking Operations Company Inc
28 power unitsavg 11.8 yrNational · 29 statesEFFINGHAM, IL87/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-208801 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
28Power units
61 observed · MCS-150
132Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.8 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
37 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
10 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
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
PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC (USDOT 331796) has a Vektor safety score of 87/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 30.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 152 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 79 vehicle-level and 152 driver-level — across 29 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 28 power units and 33 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 21, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 27, 2018 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC's USDOT number?
PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC's USDOT number is 331796, and its motor carrier number is MC-208801.
Is PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC's safety record?
PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC has a 30.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 259 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 87/100 (tier: clear).
How big is PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC's fleet?
PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC operates 28 power units and 33 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC based?
PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC is based in EFFINGHAM, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 29 states.
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