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Carrier profile · USDOT 523508 · MC-218525 · Updated 07/25/2026

HANDLE WITH CARE INC

5 power unitsavg 13.2 yrRegional · 5 statesBOUND BROOK, NJ
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-218525 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.2Avg age (yr)
2001–2019 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-25

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

Established 33 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageNo active operating authority
Operating authority33 yr active
since 1993
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo20.0%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

5 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

13.2 yr

Model years 2001–2019 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

33 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 33-yr authority, 20% vehicle OOS review first.Full read

Is HANDLE WITH CARE INC safe to work with?

Is HANDLE WITH CARE INC safe to load? HANDLE WITH CARE INC (USDOT 523508, MC-218525) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in BOUND BROOK, NJ, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers. Operating authority has been active 33 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 29 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 20.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (82/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-25.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-25
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Frequently asked

What is HANDLE WITH CARE INC's USDOT number?

HANDLE WITH CARE INC's USDOT number is 523508, and its motor carrier number is MC-218525.

Is HANDLE WITH CARE INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-25, HANDLE WITH CARE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is HANDLE WITH CARE INC's safety record?

HANDLE WITH CARE INC has a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 29 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).

How big is HANDLE WITH CARE INC's fleet?

HANDLE WITH CARE INC operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is HANDLE WITH CARE INC based?

HANDLE WITH CARE INC is based in BOUND BROOK, NJ, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.