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Carrier profile · USDOT 3447652 · MC-1121442 · Updated 06/26/2026
W A BRAXTON & SONS TRANSPORT LLC
10 power unitsavg 2.2 yrNational · 28 statesCHICAGO, IL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1121442 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
20 observed · MCS-150
26Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
2.2Avg age (yr)
2016–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-26
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
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 56 inspections.No reported crashesNo DOT-reportable crashes are on this carrier's record.
USDOT registration66 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo19.119.1 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
2.2 yr
Model years 2016–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
6 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is W A BRAXTON & SONS TRANSPORT LLC safe to work with?
Is W A BRAXTON & SONS TRANSPORT LLC safe to load? W A BRAXTON & SONS TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 3447652, MC-1121442) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in CHICAGO, IL, operating 10 power units and 10 drivers. Operating authority has been active 6 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 56 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 19.1% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-26.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-26
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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?
As of 2026-06-26, 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 19.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 56 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 28 states.
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