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Carrier profile · USDOT 4297529 · MC-1673146 · Updated 06/13/2026

FAO TRANSPORT LLC

6 power unitsavg 4 yrMulti-region · 15 statesSAINT LOUIS, MO
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1673146 ACTIVE
Verified linksfao-transport.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
11 observed · MCS-150
10Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.0Avg age (yr)
2012–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(314) 598-9576Email dispatchdispatch@fao-transport.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority1 yr active
since 2024
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo38.9%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
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 peersNewer

4 yr

Model years 2012–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityNew

1 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2024 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 1-yr authority, 39% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is FAO TRANSPORT LLC safe to work with?

Is FAO TRANSPORT LLC safe to load? FAO TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 4297529, MC-1673146) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in SAINT LOUIS, MO, operating 6 power units and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 1 year (under the 24-month threshold). Across 26 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 38.9% (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 review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
FTFAO TRANSPORT LLC 74
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Frequently asked

What is FAO TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number?

FAO TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number is 4297529, and its motor carrier number is MC-1673146.

Is FAO TRANSPORT LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, FAO TRANSPORT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is FAO TRANSPORT LLC's safety record?

FAO TRANSPORT LLC has a 38.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 26 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is FAO TRANSPORT LLC's fleet?

FAO TRANSPORT LLC operates 6 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is FAO TRANSPORT LLC based?

FAO TRANSPORT LLC is based in SAINT LOUIS, MO, with roadside inspections recorded across 15 states.