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Carrier profile · USDOT 598333 · MC-288577 · Updated 06/30/2026

FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC

5 power unitsavg 14.9 yrLocal · 1 statesSALISBURY, NC
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-288577 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.9Avg age (yr)
2003–2020 · vPIC
Operating authority31 yr active
since 1995
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo0.0%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
2 in 24mo
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

14.9 yr

Model years 2003–2020 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

31 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1995 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 31-yr authority, 0% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC safe to work with?

Is FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC safe to load? FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC (USDOT 598333, MC-288577) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in SALISBURY, NC, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers. Operating authority has been active 31 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 16 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-30.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-30
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Frequently asked

What is FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's USDOT number?

FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's USDOT number is 598333, and its motor carrier number is MC-288577.

Is FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-30, FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's safety record?

FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 16 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).

How big is FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC's fleet?

FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC based?

FORTSON FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is based in SALISBURY, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.