Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 4273861 · MC-1660237 · Updated 07/21/2026
CARDWELL & CO TRUCKING LLC
1 power unitsavg 8.7 yrRegional · 6 statesHANOVER, MD
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-1660237 INACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
8.7Avg age (yr)
2014–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-21
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
No reported crashesUSDOT registration inactive
Watch · 4
USDOT registration inactiveThe USDOT record is flagged inactive — the carrier may not be authorized to operate.No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average60.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.3% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average100.0% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration22 yr registered
No active authorityInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo60.060.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.7 yr
Model years 2014–2022 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
2 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2024 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is CARDWELL & CO TRUCKING LLC safe to work with?
Is CARDWELL & CO TRUCKING LLC safe to load? CARDWELL & CO TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 4273861, MC-1660237) is an inactive owner-operator motor carrier based in HANOVER, MD, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 2 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 6 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 60.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it high risk (34/100), with the leading concern: usdot registration inactive. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-21.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-21
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Frequently asked
What is CARDWELL & CO TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number?
CARDWELL & CO TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number is 4273861, and its motor carrier number is MC-1660237.
Is CARDWELL & CO TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-21, CARDWELL & CO TRUCKING LLC is inactive in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CARDWELL & CO TRUCKING LLC's safety record?
CARDWELL & CO TRUCKING LLC has a 60.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 34/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is CARDWELL & CO TRUCKING LLC's fleet?
CARDWELL & CO TRUCKING LLC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CARDWELL & CO TRUCKING LLC based?
CARDWELL & CO TRUCKING LLC is based in HANOVER, MD, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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