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Carrier profile · USDOT 398874 · MC-65929 · Updated 06/13/2026

CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY

22 power unitsavg 9.9 yrLocal · 2 statesKALAMAZOO, MI
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-65929 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkscarletonequipment.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
22Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
10Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.9Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(269) 343-2943Email dispatchkcook@carletonequipment.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority36 yr active
since 1990
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo12.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

22 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.9 yr

Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

36 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 36-yr authority, 13% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY safe to work with?

Is CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY safe to load? CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY (USDOT 398874, MC-65929) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in KALAMAZOO, MI, operating 22 power units and 17 drivers. Operating authority has been active 36 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 13 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 12.5% (below the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: driver out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
CECARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY 88
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Frequently asked

What is CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY's USDOT number?

CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY's USDOT number is 398874, and its motor carrier number is MC-65929.

Is CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY's safety record?

CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY has a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 13 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY's fleet?

CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY operates 22 power units and 17 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY based?

CARLETON EQUIPMENT COMPANY is based in KALAMAZOO, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.