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Carrier profile · USDOT 3550989 · MC-1189233 ·
Balena Transport Ltd
5 power unitsavg 6.2 yrRegional · 5 statesSURREY, BC100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1189233 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.2Avg age (yr)
2010–2023 · 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 · 4
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 2021.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 47 inspections.
USDOT registration55 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo12.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.2 yr
Model years 2010–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
5 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2021 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BALENA TRANSPORT LTD (USDOT 3550989) 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 Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA effective Mar 8, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 24 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 16 vehicle-level and 24 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 5 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 12, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BALENA TRANSPORT LTD's USDOT number?
BALENA TRANSPORT LTD's USDOT number is 3550989, and its motor carrier number is MC-1189233.
Is BALENA TRANSPORT LTD authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. BALENA TRANSPORT LTD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BALENA TRANSPORT LTD's safety record?
BALENA TRANSPORT LTD has a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 47 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash 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 BALENA TRANSPORT LTD's fleet?
BALENA TRANSPORT LTD operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BALENA TRANSPORT LTD based?
BALENA TRANSPORT LTD is based in SURREY, BC, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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