Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
8 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 4347876 · MC-1699605 ·
Penn Freight Express Co
8 power unitsavg 4.4 yrRegional · 5 statesMC LEANSVILLE, NC48/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-1699605 INACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.4Avg age (yr)
2018–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 3
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.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
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.4 yr
Model years 2018–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityNew
1 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2025 — 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
PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO (USDOT 4347876) has a Vektor safety score of 48/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 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.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 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 7, 2026.
It reports 8 power units and 8 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 29, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO's USDOT number?
PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO's USDOT number is 4347876, and its motor carrier number is MC-1699605.
Is PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO is inactive in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO's safety record?
PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 48/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO's fleet?
PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO operates 8 power units and 8 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO based?
PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO is based in MC LEANSVILLE, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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