Carrier profile · USDOT 653928 · MC-303343 · FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026

Foster Sales & Delivery Inc

76 power unitsavg 9.2 yrMulti-region · 13 statesBIDWELL, OH88/100

CARRIER ACTIVEMC-303343 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY

Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily

76Power units

71 observed · MCS-150

56Trailers seen

Decoded · vPIC

9.2Avg age (yr)

1998–2026 · vPIC

Call dispatch(800) 848-7383 Email dispatch[email protected], [email protected]

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Load decision · FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026

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Watch · 1

Fatal crash on record3 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.

In good standing · 4

Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 30 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1996.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 312 inspections.

USDOT registration

yr registered

Active for-hire

Insurance (BIPD)$1M in force

FMCSA L&I

Vehicle OOS · 24-mo6.5%

▼ 22.26% nat'l

Crashes · fatal

3 in 24 mo

Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots

Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

76 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.2 yr

Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

30 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

Cross-border activity

No border inspections on record

6 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.

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2 hours-of-service violations on record, most recent May 12, 2026.

Safety

179 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks

FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026

Out-of-service rate· 24-mo cumulative · vs national

Vehicle OOS 6.5%24-mo cumulative

050%nat'l 22.26%

Driver OOS 0.6%24-mo cumulative

030%nat'l 6.67%

Every inspection in the window pooled — 123 vehicle and 179 driver inspections over 24 months.

Vehicle OOS rate· vehicle OOS · vehicle-level inspections · 6-month trailing

16.7% · latest 6-mo window● Steady

Share of vehicle-level roadside inspections in each trailing six-month window that resulted in a vehicle out-of-service order. Holding steady across the window. The national vehicle benchmark uses the same metric and is shown on the chart.

Roadside inspection history· 24 charted calendar months · vehicle / driver level · any-OOS overlay

174 inspections in the charted months · busiest month Jul '25 · 20

Vehicle-levelDriver-levelAny OOS

Monthly FMCSA roadside inspections across the 24 charted calendar months. Bars show level-qualified vehicle and driver populations; one inspection can qualify for both. The line shows inspections with any out-of-service result.

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.

Well-monitored

Under-inspected

Expected

Well-monitored

Heavily inspected

≈1.2 / unit·yr

thin signalabundant signal

Within the expected band for a 76-unit fleet — FMCSA has inspected this carrier often enough that the out-of-service and violation signals above are statistically trustworthy.

Registered power units: 76
Inspections · 24 mo: 179
Annualized: ≈90 / yr
Coverage: ≈1.2 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.

392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving67 · 0 OOS
393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance11 · 2 OOS
393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance10 · 2 OOS
393.60 Windshield / glazingVehicle Maintenance9 · 0 OOS
393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance9 · 0 OOS
393.203 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)Vehicle Maintenance8 · 0 OOS
393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance7 · 6 OOS
392.16 Failure to use seat beltUnsafe Driving5 · 0 OOS
393.207 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)Vehicle Maintenance4 · 4 OOS
396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance4 · 1 OOS

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Authority & Insurance

Can they legally + adequately haul your load?

FMCSA authority & insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026

Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type

Operating authority

Common: Active
Contract: Active
Broker: None

Insurance & bonds

BIPD / liability$1,000,000 in force

Cargo filing (census)Not recorded per census

Surety bond (census)Not recorded per census

Insurance adequacy· filed BIPD vs the $750K federal floor

$1M in forcegeneral-freight federal minimum

$750K floor

Filed BIPD coverage of $1M meets or exceeds the $750K federal minimum for general freight (49 CFR 387.9). Some commodities (hazmat, larger vehicles) require $1M–$5M — confirm against your load.

Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses

$1M BIPD last filed ’25 · 4 insurers · 1 lapseCoverage lapse

Diamond State’98–’03

Carolina’03–’08

Northland’11–’14

Cincinnati’14–’25

1998200520122019now

Shorter eras are too brief to label at this scale — all 6 insurers are named in the list below.

BIPD in force — $1,000,000 · NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · since Feb 2025

All 6 insurer eras · dates, limits, renewals

Insurer	Period	Limit	Renewals
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.	Oct 2014 → Feb 2025	$1M	1
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY	Feb 2011 → Oct 2014	$1M	1
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.	Feb 2010 → Feb 2011	$1M	1
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.	Feb 2008 → Mar 2008	$1M	3
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.	Feb 2003 → Feb 2008	$1M	5
DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPANY	Feb 1998 → Feb 2003	$1M	6

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Equipment

VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC

FMCSA equipment data as of Nov 1, 2026

Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed

Registered power units (MCS-150): 76
Observed power (24 mo): 71
Trailers (towed): 56

Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.

Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs

9.2 yr

Average age

2026

Newest model yr

1998

Oldest model yr

82.7%

VINs decoded

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Operations & Lanes

Revealed by inspection density across 13 states · 24 mo

FMCSA operations & lanes data as of Nov 1, 2026

Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography

Operating radiusMulti-region

revealed

States observed

US states

Inspections · 24 mo

179

WV busiest

Inspections by state· roadside inspections, last 24 mo

West Virginia: 90 inspections
Ohio: 41 inspections
Kentucky: 28 inspections
Arkansas: 4 inspections
Texas: 3 inspections
Indiana: 3 inspections
Missouri: 3 inspections
New Mexico: 2 inspections
Florida: 1 inspections
Tennessee: 1 inspections
Oklahoma: 1 inspections
Maryland: 1 inspections
Mississippi: 1 inspections

Home base

BIDWELL, OH

35 CORPORATE DRIVE

Most inspections: WV

90 inspections

WV 90 · OH 41 · KY 28

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Network & Fraud

Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict

FMCSA network & fraud data as of Nov 1, 2026

Last 12 months: 4 trucks also ran under 5 other carriers

VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 3443496 USDOT 4265188 USDOT 2414809 USDOT 1448815 USDOT 14762Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.

Show all-time history (13 trucks · 16 carriers)

Across all inspections on record: USDOT 3706 USDOT 3443496 USDOT 3472462 USDOT 4265188 USDOT 81385 USDOT 3303153 USDOT 2414809 USDOT 1448815

Shares a company officer with other carriers

alexander karcher — 5 carriers: USDOT 1109084 USDOT 3126091 USDOT 3198203 USDOT 4178048

Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units

Registered (MCS-150)

Observed (24 mo)

Shared w/ other carriers

Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.

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Identity & Federal

FMCSA census + L&I dossier

FMCSA identity & federal data as of Nov 1, 2026

Location

Physical address: 35 CORPORATE DRIVE, BIDWELL, OH, 45614
Mailing address: PO BOX 5, BIDWELL, OH, 45614
Operation: Interstate

Contact

Phone: (800) 848-7383
Fax: (740) 245-9731
Email: [email protected], [email protected]
Web domain: fostersales.com, fmcsa

Registration

Officers: Alexander Karcher · Bob Foster
USDOT / docket: 653928 · MC-303343
First registered: Aug 9, 1996
Last MCS-150: Nov 11, 2025 · 5,790,000 mi (2023)
FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory · Sep 17, 2008
D-U-N-S: —

Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)

Power units

Drivers

CDL drivers

5,790,000

Annual mileage

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Federal activity

Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor

FMCSA federal activity data as of Nov 1, 2026

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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vehicle out-of-service rate

Safety and violations

8 of 123 eligible vehicle inspections had a vehicle OOS finding.

FMCSA roadside inspections, Nov 2024 to Nov 2026.

105violation records

22OOS-tagged records

8 of 123inspections with OOS

What the violations were

FMCSA BASIC themes in plain language: vehicle maintenance, driver fitness, hours of service and unsafe driving. Roadside records grouped without double counting.

Unsafe driving

454%2 / 45

Other vehicle maintenance

2756%15 / 27

Brakes

2015%3 / 20

Lights

1010%1 / 10

Hours of service

20%0 / 2

Driver fitness

1100%1 / 1

Bar = record count; % = OOS share.

Vehicle OOS over time

Eligible vehicle inspections in six-month windows; no national comparison.

30%

15%

30%

8%Nov 24 to May 252 / 26

4%May 25 to Nov 252 / 53

4%Nov 25 to May 261 / 26

17%May 26 to Nov 263 / 18

Top 3 codes (24 of 105 records)

392.2-SLLS2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)15
393.75A3-TAOL Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)5
393.203B-CBP Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)4

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393.45D-B Brake tubing / hose defects4
392.2-SLLEWG3 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)3
392.2-SLLTCD State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)3
392.16-D Failure to use seat belt2
392.2-SLLEWA1 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2-SLLMF State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2-SLLS3 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2-SLLSWZ State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.9A2-C Failure to secure load / cargo not secured2
393.205A-WRBH Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)2
393.207A-SAPPAS Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)2
393.207F-SASMD Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)2
393.47E Brake actuators / linings / components2
393.48A-BLMACBD Brakes inoperative2
393.53B-B Automatic brake adjusters / indicators2
393.55E Antilock brake system (ABS)2
393.55E-B Antilock brake system (ABS)2
393.60C Windshield / glazing2
393.9A-LHLI Inoperative required lamps2
393.9A-LLPL Inoperative required lamps2
383.51A-LCDLRSWD Commercial Driver's License (CDL)1
390.21TB2-DOT USDOT number marking on vehicle1
392.16AD Failure to use seat belt1
392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLL State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLEWA2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLFC State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLILC State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLLR State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLML State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLS1 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2LV State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2SLIMPT State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
393.110B3-C Cargo securement — number of tiedowns1
393.118D-CDL Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.11A1-CSLRR Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.11A1-CSURR Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.201A-FRCLS Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.205A-WRC Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.45B2-B-AIR Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45B2-BHTD Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45D Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45D-BAAL Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.48A-BI-SA Brakes inoperative1
393.55D2-B Antilock brake system (ABS)1
393.60D Windshield / glazing1
393.95A1 Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)1
393.9A-LIL Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LRLI Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LSLI Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LSLIWR Inoperative required lamps1
395.24 ELD — record edits / data1
395.30B1-ELDDFR ELD — use / data transfer1
396.3A1-BALAC Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-BOS Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-OAL Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.7A-UOC Unsafe operation1

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for FOSTER SALES & DELIVERY INC.

FOSTER SALES & DELIVERY INC (USDOT 653928) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.

The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.

It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Feb 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 6.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.

The carrier received 179 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 123 vehicle-level and 179 driver-level — across 13 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.

The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.

It reports 76 power units and 61 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 11, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.

It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 17, 2008 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.

Frequently asked

What is FOSTER SALES & DELIVERY INC's USDOT number?

FOSTER SALES & DELIVERY INC's USDOT number is 653928, and its motor carrier number is MC-303343.

Is FOSTER SALES & DELIVERY INC authorized to operate?

FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. FOSTER SALES & DELIVERY INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is FOSTER SALES & DELIVERY INC's safety record?

FOSTER SALES & DELIVERY INC has a 6.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 312 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).