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Carrier profile · USDOT 331796 · MC-208801 · Updated 06/13/2026

PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC

33 power unitsavg 12.2 yrNational · 28 statesEFFINGHAM, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-208801 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linksputnamtrucking.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
33Power units
64 observed · MCS-150
141Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(217) 240-0283Email dispatchPTI@putnamtrucking.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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 authority37 yr active
since 1988
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo27.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
6 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

33 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

12.2 yr

Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

37 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 37-yr authority, 28% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC safe to work with?

Is PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC safe to load? PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC (USDOT 331796, MC-208801) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in EFFINGHAM, IL, operating 33 power units and 34 drivers. Operating authority has been active 37 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 245 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 27.6% (above the 22.26% national average), with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (87/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
PTPUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC 87
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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?

As of 2026-06-13, 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 27.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 245 roadside inspections, with 6 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 33 power units and 34 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 28 states.