Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
1,226 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 46257 · MC-163711 ·
Foodliner Inc
DBA FOODLINER
1,226 power unitsavg 8.3 yrNational · 47 statesDUBUQUE, IA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-163711 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1,226Power units
552 observed · MCS-150
593Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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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 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 1485 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.3 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
319 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
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
FOODLINER INC (USDOT 46257) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $4,000,000 limit in force from ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 9.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 834 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 413 vehicle-level and 833 driver-level — across 47 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 78 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 23 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 1,226 power units and 1,153 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 21, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 18, 2005 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is FOODLINER INC's USDOT number?
FOODLINER INC's USDOT number is 46257, and its motor carrier number is MC-163711.
Is FOODLINER INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. FOODLINER INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is FOODLINER INC's safety record?
FOODLINER INC has a 9.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,485 roadside inspections, with 78 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 FOODLINER INC's fleet?
FOODLINER INC operates 1,226 power units and 1,153 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is FOODLINER INC based?
FOODLINER INC is based in DUBUQUE, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 47 states.
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