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Carrier profile · USDOT 3689437 · MC-1286521 ·
Deadhead Trucking LLC
276 power unitsavg 6.3 yrNational · 42 statesAURORA, IL56/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1286521 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
276Power units
156 observed · MCS-150
168Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 3
No insurance on fileActive authority but no BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average38.9% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Fatal crash on record1 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.3 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
5 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2021 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
51 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
DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 3689437) has a Vektor safety score of 56/100 and a High risk 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 Nov 1, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 38.9% 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 267 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 126 vehicle-level and 267 driver-level — across 42 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 276 power units and 284 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 22, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number?
DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number is 3689437, and its motor carrier number is MC-1286521.
Is DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC's safety record?
DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC has a 38.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 353 roadside inspections, with 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 56/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC's fleet?
DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC operates 276 power units and 284 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC based?
DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC is based in AURORA, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 42 states.
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