Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
13 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 528036 · MC-3686 ·
Carolyn Wood Inc
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13 power unitsavg 9.9 yrRegional · 6 statesSAN MARCOS, CA76/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNMC-3686 STATUS UNKNOWN
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
13Power units
11 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.9Avg age (yr)
2005–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.9 yr
Model years 2005–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
78 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
CAROLYN WOOD INC (USDOT 528036) has a Vektor safety score of 76/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 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 13.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 53 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 38 vehicle-level and 53 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 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 3, 2026.
It reports 13 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 21, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CAROLYN WOOD INC's USDOT number?
CAROLYN WOOD INC's USDOT number is 528036, and its motor carrier number is MC-3686.
Is CAROLYN WOOD INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026. CAROLYN WOOD INC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is CAROLYN WOOD INC's safety record?
CAROLYN WOOD INC has a 13.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 85 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 76/100 (tier: review).
How big is CAROLYN WOOD INC's fleet?
CAROLYN WOOD INC operates 13 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CAROLYN WOOD INC based?
CAROLYN WOOD INC is based in SAN MARCOS, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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