Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
10 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 388151 ·
Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad Co
10 power unitsHARVEY, IL50/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Not yet decoded
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Load decision ·
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
36 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
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
BESSEMER AND LAKE ERIE RAILROAD CO (USDOT 388151) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 0 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 0 vehicle-level and 0 driver-level, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 6, 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 Nov 6, 2026.
It reports 10 power units and 25 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 29, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BESSEMER AND LAKE ERIE RAILROAD CO's USDOT number?
BESSEMER AND LAKE ERIE RAILROAD CO's USDOT number is 388151.
Is BESSEMER AND LAKE ERIE RAILROAD CO authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 6, 2026. BESSEMER AND LAKE ERIE RAILROAD CO is active in the FMCSA register.
How big is BESSEMER AND LAKE ERIE RAILROAD CO's fleet?
BESSEMER AND LAKE ERIE RAILROAD CO operates 10 power units and 25 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BESSEMER AND LAKE ERIE RAILROAD CO based?
BESSEMER AND LAKE ERIE RAILROAD CO is based in HARVEY, IL.
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