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Carrier profile · USDOT 3447652 · MC-1121442 ·
W a Braxton & Sons Transport LLC
10 power unitsavg 2.7 yrNational · 30 statesCHICAGO, IL100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1121442 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
21 observed · MCS-150
26Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
2.7Avg 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.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 5
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 6 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2020.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 59 inspections.No reported crashesNo DOT-reportable crashes are on this carrier's record.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
2.7 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
6 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
12 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
W A BRAXTON & SONS TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 3447652) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 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 for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 28, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 26, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 13.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 29, 2026.
The carrier received 55 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 22 vehicle-level and 55 driver-level — across 30 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 29, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 29, 2026.
It reports 10 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 17, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 28, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 28, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is W A BRAXTON & SONS TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number?
W A BRAXTON & SONS TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number is 3447652, and its motor carrier number is MC-1121442.
Is W A BRAXTON & SONS TRANSPORT LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 28, 2026. W A BRAXTON & SONS TRANSPORT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is W A BRAXTON & SONS TRANSPORT LLC's safety record?
W A BRAXTON & SONS TRANSPORT LLC has a 13.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 59 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is W A BRAXTON & SONS TRANSPORT LLC's fleet?
W A BRAXTON & SONS TRANSPORT LLC operates 10 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is W A BRAXTON & SONS TRANSPORT LLC based?
W A BRAXTON & SONS TRANSPORT LLC is based in CHICAGO, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 30 states.
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