Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
6 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 551401 ·
Tony Winkel
DBA TONY WINKEL CONSTRUCTION
6 power unitsLocal · 2 statesPALESTINE, TX62/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.0Avg age (yr)
2007–2018 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 3
Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average50.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average100.0% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Fatal crash on record2 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
In good standing · 1
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
32 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1994 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
3 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
TONY WINKEL (USDOT 551401) has a Vektor safety score of 62/100 and a High risk 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 5, 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 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier received 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 2 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 6, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 6, 2026.
It reports 6 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 12, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 5, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 19, 2022 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 5, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TONY WINKEL's USDOT number?
TONY WINKEL's USDOT number is 551401.
Is TONY WINKEL authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 5, 2026. TONY WINKEL is active in the FMCSA register.
What is TONY WINKEL's safety record?
TONY WINKEL has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is TONY WINKEL's fleet?
TONY WINKEL operates 6 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TONY WINKEL based?
TONY WINKEL is based in PALESTINE, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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