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Carrier profile · USDOT 468195 · Updated 06/13/2026

CARPENTER DESIGN INC

19 power unitsavg 16.3 yrRegional · 3 statesRUTHERFORDTON, NC
CARRIER ACTIVE
Verified linkscarpenterpallet.usFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
19Power units
11 observed · MCS-150
17Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
16.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(828) 248-9070Email dispatchcarpenterdesign1@carpenterpallet.us

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

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

Established 35 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority34 yr active
since 1992
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo55.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

19 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

16.3 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

34 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1992 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 34-yr authority, 56% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is CARPENTER DESIGN INC safe to work with?

Is CARPENTER DESIGN INC safe to load? CARPENTER DESIGN INC (USDOT 468195) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in RUTHERFORDTON, NC, operating 19 power units and 15 drivers. Operating authority has been active 34 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 31 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 55.6% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (80/100), 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
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Frequently asked

What is CARPENTER DESIGN INC's USDOT number?

CARPENTER DESIGN INC's USDOT number is 468195.

Is CARPENTER DESIGN INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, CARPENTER DESIGN INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is CARPENTER DESIGN INC's safety record?

CARPENTER DESIGN INC has a 55.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 31 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 80/100 (tier: review).

How big is CARPENTER DESIGN INC's fleet?

CARPENTER DESIGN INC operates 19 power units and 15 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CARPENTER DESIGN INC based?

CARPENTER DESIGN INC is based in RUTHERFORDTON, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.