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Carrier profile · USDOT 512885 · MC-261603

MORGAN INDUSTRIAL INC

106 power unitsavg 9.9 yrNational · 16 statesHILLSBORO, OR
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-261603 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
106Power units
41 observed · MCS-150
41Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Operating authority33 yr active
since 1993
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo4.6%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal2
5 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

106 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.9 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

33 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 33-yr authority, 5% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is MORGAN INDUSTRIAL INC safe to work with?

Is MORGAN INDUSTRIAL INC safe to load? MORGAN INDUSTRIAL INC (USDOT 512885, MC-261603) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in HILLSBORO, OR, operating 106 power units and 175 drivers. Operating authority has been active 33 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 150 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 4.6% (below the 22.26% national average), with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
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Safety

150 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks

Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark

Vehicle OOS 4.6% (24-mo)108 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 0.0% (24-mo)132 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%

OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national

6.7% now● Stable

Holding near 6.7% — under the 22.26% national benchmark.

Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal

Inspection coverage

How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.

Expected band
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
0.6 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Roadside-inspection volume is about what you'd expect for a 106-unit fleet — enough signal to read the safety record, though not a heavy sample.
Registered power units
106
Inspections · 24 mo
135
Annualized
68 / yr
Coverage
0.6 inspections / unit · yr

Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC

What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.

  • 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving11
  • 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance7
  • 395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missingHOS Compliance5
  • 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance4
  • 393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance4
  • 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance3 · 3 OOS
  • 395.30 ELD — use / data transferHOS Compliance3
  • 395.3 Driving beyond hours-of-service limitsHOS Compliance2
  • 392.9 Failure to secure load / cargo not securedUnsafe Driving2 · 1 OOS
  • 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance2 · 1 OOS
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Authority & insurance

Can they legally + adequately haul your load?

Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type

Operating authority

Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
Active

Insurance & bonds

BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoFiled with FMCSA
Surety bond (BMC-84)Filed with FMCSA

Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses

$750k BIPD · 6 insurers · 1 lapseCoverage lapse
+6 earlier
American States · 95–97
Fidelity Guaranty · 97–13
Travelers Connecticut · 13–19
19942022

No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.

9 insurer eras · collapsed from 16 filings
InsurerPeriodLimitRenewals
PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.Mar 2021Mar 2022$750k1
INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF HANNOVERSEMar 2020Mar 2021$750k1
PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.Mar 2020Mar 2021$750k1
INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF HANNOVERSEMar 2019May 2019$750k3
PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS.Mar 2019Mar 2020$750k3
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUTMar 2013Mar 2019$750k4
FIDELITY & GUARANTY INSURANCE UNDERWRITERSJan 1997Mar 2013$750k1
AMERICAN STATES INSURANCE CO.Jul 1995Jan 1997$750k1
TIG INSURANCE COMPANYJul 1994Jul 1995$750k1
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Equipment & fleet

VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC

Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed

Registered power units (MCS-150)
106
Observed power (24 mo)
41
Trailers (towed)
41

Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.

Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs

9.9 yr
Average age
2026
Newest model yr
1997
Oldest model yr
47%
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes

Revealed by inspection density across 16 states · 24 mo

Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography

Operating radiusNational
revealed
States observed16
US states
Inspections · 24 mo135
NE busiest

Inspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo

Home base
HILLSBORO, OR
5602 NE HUFFMAN ST
Top corridor
NE ⇄ OR
NE 36 · AZ 30 · CA 13
Density
fewermore
Shade = roadside inspections, last 24 mo.
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Network & fraud

Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict

No shared-VIN flow in the last 12 months

None of this carrier's trucks were inspected under another USDOT in the last 12 months — any shared equipment is historical, not active.
Show all-time history (9 trucks · 8 carriers)

Shares a registration email domain with other carriers

Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units

Registered (MCS-150)106
Observed (24 mo)41
Shared w/ other carriers9

Registered capacity materially exceeds what is observed roadside — the MCS-150 may be stale or the fleet under-utilized.

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Identity & contact

FMCSA census + L&I dossier

Location

Operation
Interstate· Hazmat

Registration

Officers
Troy Tallent · Dick Ferchak
USDOT / docket
512885 · MC-261603
First registered
02/12/1993
Last MCS-150
03/13/2026 · 998,746 mi (2025)
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 05/01/2009
D-U-N-S
782373344

Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)

106Power units
175Drivers
100CDL drivers
998,746Annual mileage
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Federal activity

Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor

Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor

No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.

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Frequently asked

What is MORGAN INDUSTRIAL INC's USDOT number?

MORGAN INDUSTRIAL INC's USDOT number is 512885, and its motor carrier number is MC-261603.

Is MORGAN INDUSTRIAL INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-18, MORGAN INDUSTRIAL INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is MORGAN INDUSTRIAL INC's safety record?

MORGAN INDUSTRIAL INC has a 4.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 150 roadside inspections, with 5 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 MORGAN INDUSTRIAL INC's fleet?

MORGAN INDUSTRIAL INC operates 106 power units and 175 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is MORGAN INDUSTRIAL INC based?

MORGAN INDUSTRIAL INC is based in HILLSBORO, OR, with roadside inspections recorded across 16 states.