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Carrier profile · USDOT 386853

FISHER & SON CO INC

6 power unitsavg 7.7 yrRegional · 4 statesEXTON, PA
CARRIER ACTIVEHAZMAT
Verified linksfisherandson.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.7Avg age (yr)
2003–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(610) 363-5225Email dispatchsszepanski@fisherandson.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 36 yearsOut-of-service rates below national average
Watch · 0

Nothing flagged.

Operating authority36 yr active
since 1990
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo5.6%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

6 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7.7 yr

Model years 2003–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

36 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 36-yr authority, 6% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is FISHER & SON CO INC safe to work with?

Is FISHER & SON CO INC safe to load? FISHER & SON CO INC (USDOT 386853) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in EXTON, PA, operating 6 power units and 5 drivers. Operating authority has been active 36 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 35 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 5.6% (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 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
F&FISHER & SON CO INC 100
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Safety

35 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks

Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark

Vehicle OOS 5.6% (24-mo)18 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 0.0% (24-mo)22 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%

OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national

0.0% now▲ Worsening

Trailing rate up 4.5 pts across the window — latest under the 22.26% national benchmark.

Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal

Inspection coverage

How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.

Heavily inspected
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈1.8 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Among the more heavily-inspected carriers for its size — abundant roadside signal. Coverage isn't the question here; the out-of-service and crash record is.
Registered power units
6
Inspections · 24 mo
22
Annualized
≈11 / yr
Coverage
≈1.8 inspections / unit · yr

Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC

What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.

  • 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance6
  • 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance5
  • 393.19 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)Vehicle Maintenance1
  • 393.201 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)Vehicle Maintenance1
  • 393.203 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)Vehicle Maintenance1
  • 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance1
  • 393.53 Automatic brake adjusters / indicatorsVehicle Maintenance1
  • 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance1 · 1 OOS
  • 393.78 Windshield wipersVehicle Maintenance1
  • 392.16 Failure to use seat beltUnsafe Driving1
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Authority & insurance

Can they legally + adequately haul your load?

Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses

No insurance filing history on record.

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Equipment & fleet

VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC

Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed

Registered power units (MCS-150)
6
Observed power (24 mo)
9
Trailers (towed)
1

Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.

Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs

7.7 yr
Average age
2025
Newest model yr
2003
Oldest model yr
40%
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes

Revealed by inspection density across 4 states · 24 mo

Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography

Operating radiusRegional
revealed
States observed4
US states
Inspections · 24 mo22
PA busiest

Inspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo

Home base
EXTON, PA
110 SUMMIT DRIVE
Top corridor
PA
PA 9 · MD 9 · NY 2
Density
fewermore
Shade = roadside inspections, last 24 mo.
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Network & fraud

Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict

Last 12 months: 1 truck also ran under 2 other carriers

VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 797066USDOT 3951610Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.

Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units

Registered (MCS-150)6
Observed (24 mo)9
Shared w/ other carriers1

Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.

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Identity & contact

FMCSA census + L&I dossier

Location

Physical address
110 SUMMIT DRIVE, EXTON, PA, 19341-2838
Mailing address
110 SIMMIT DRIVE, EXTON, PA, 19341-2838
Operation
Interstate· Hazmat

Contact

Phone
(610) 363-5225
Cell
(610) 842-8024
Fax
(610) 363-0563
Email
sszepanski@fisherandson.com
Web domain
fisherandson.com

Registration

Officer
Michael D. Fisher
USDOT / docket
386853
First registered
03/26/1990
Last MCS-150
06/20/2025 · 259,000 mi (2024)
FMCSA safety rating
Not rated
D-U-N-S
14353676

Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)

6Power units
5Drivers
5CDL drivers
259,000Annual mileage
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Federal activity

Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor

Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor

No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.

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Reviews

Verified broker, shipper & driver reviews — moderated

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Frequently asked

What is FISHER & SON CO INC's USDOT number?

FISHER & SON CO INC's USDOT number is 386853.

Is FISHER & SON CO INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, FISHER & SON CO INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is FISHER & SON CO INC's safety record?

FISHER & SON CO INC has a 5.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 35 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 FISHER & SON CO INC's fleet?

FISHER & SON CO INC operates 6 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is FISHER & SON CO INC based?

FISHER & SON CO INC is based in EXTON, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.