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Carrier profile · USDOT 434005 · MC-1170141 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Foster-caviness Company Inc
DBA FOSTER
77 power unitsavg 4.5 yrMulti-region · 11 statesWINSTON-SALEM, NC94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1170141 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
77Power units
50 observed · MCS-150
34Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.5Avg age (yr)
2003–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 36 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1991.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 140 inspections.
USDOT registration3535 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$2M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo8.6%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
4 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.5 yr
Model years 2003–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
35 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1991 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY INC (USDOT 434005) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $2,000,000 limit in force from OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 8.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 93 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 35 vehicle-level and 93 driver-level — across 11 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 77 power units and 113 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 16, 2020 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY INC's USDOT number?
FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY INC's USDOT number is 434005, and its motor carrier number is MC-1170141.
Is FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY INC's safety record?
FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY INC has a 8.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 140 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY INC's fleet?
FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY INC operates 77 power units and 113 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY INC based?
FOSTER-CAVINESS COMPANY INC is based in WINSTON-SALEM, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 11 states.
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