Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
16 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 650475 · MC-356510
TRIPLE C INC
16 power unitsavg 11.8 yrLocal · 2 statesCARLSBAD, NM
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-356510 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
16Power units
11 observed · MCS-150
10Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Watch · 2
Operating authority3030 yr active
since 1996Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo33.333.3 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
3 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.8 yr
Model years 1997–2023 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
30 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is TRIPLE C INC safe to work with?
Is TRIPLE C INC safe to load? TRIPLE C INC (USDOT 650475, MC-356510) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in CARLSBAD, NM, operating 16 power units and 11 drivers. Operating authority has been active 30 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 36 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 33.3% (above the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
TCTRIPLE C INC 81
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Safety
36 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 33.3% (24-mo)18 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 5.6% (24-mo)18 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
27.3% now▲ Worsening
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.
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 16-unit fleet — enough signal to read the safety record, though not a heavy sample.
- Registered power units
- 16
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 18
- Annualized
- ≈9 / 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.
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance17 · 3 OOS
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving8
- 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance8 · 2 OOS
- 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance5 · 3 OOS
- 393.78 Windshield wipersVehicle Maintenance4
- 393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance3
- 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance3
- 393.11 Required lamps/reflectors missingVehicle Maintenance3
- 396.17 Periodic (annual) inspectionVehicle Maintenance2
- 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance2 · 2 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
- None
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)None
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$750k BIPD · 4 insurers · 0 lapsesInsurer churn
+2 earlier
Mountain States · 98–07
Mountain States · 09–18
Great West · 18–25
19982025
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.
5 insurer eras · collapsed from 7 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | Aug 2018 → Sep 2025 | $750k | 1 |
| MOUNTAIN STATES INDEMNITY COMPANY | Apr 2009 → Aug 2018 | $750k | 3 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | Apr 2008 → Apr 2009 | $750k | 1 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | Apr 2007 → Apr 2008 | $750k | 1 |
| MOUNTAIN STATES MUTUAL CASUALTY COMPANY | Jul 1998 → Apr 2007 | $750k | 1 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 16
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 11
- Trailers (towed)
- 10
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2023
Newest model yr
1997
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
04
Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 2 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusLocal
revealedStates observed22
US statesInspections · 24 mo1818
TX busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
CARLSBAD, NM
Top corridor
TX ⇄ NM
Density
fewermore
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Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
Last 12 months: 1 truck also ran under 1 other carrier
VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 1936080Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (3 trucks · 4 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 1936080USDOT 3642778USDOT 3197719USDOT 4307215
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)1616
Observed (24 mo)1111
Shared w/ other carriers33
Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 1201 NORTH SHORE DR, CARLSBAD, NM, 88220
- Operation
- Interstate
Contact
- Phone
- (575) 941-3036
- Cell
- (575) 302-9236
- Fax
- (575) 941-3025
Registration
- Officers
- Robert Michael Welch · Steven Michael Welch
- USDOT / docket
- 650475 · MC-356510
- First registered
- 07/16/1996
- Last MCS-150
- 06/17/2025 · 1,255,000 mi (2024)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 09/21/2001
- D-U-N-S
- 957643349
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
07
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 TRIPLE C INC's USDOT number?
TRIPLE C INC's USDOT number is 650475, and its motor carrier number is MC-356510.
Is TRIPLE C INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, TRIPLE C INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TRIPLE C INC's safety record?
TRIPLE C INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 36 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is TRIPLE C INC's fleet?
TRIPLE C INC operates 16 power units and 11 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TRIPLE C INC based?
TRIPLE C INC is based in CARLSBAD, NM, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.