Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
21 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 678782 · MC-325864
PAXCO INC
21 power unitsavg 9.8 yrRegional · 6 statesMIDDLEBURY, IN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-325864 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
21Power units
17 observed · MCS-150
23Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority2929 yr active
since 1997Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo25.025.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
clean 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.8 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
29 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is PAXCO INC safe to work with?
Is PAXCO INC safe to load? PAXCO INC (USDOT 678782, MC-325864) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in MIDDLEBURY, IN, operating 21 power units and 21 drivers. Operating authority has been active 29 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 42 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 25.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (93/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
PIPAXCO INC 93
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Safety
42 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 25.0% (24-mo)12 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 0.0% (24-mo)26 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
20.0% 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 21-unit fleet — enough signal to read the safety record, though not a heavy sample.
- Registered power units
- 21
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 26
- Annualized
- ≈13 / 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.
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving12
- 393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance4
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance3
- 393.11 Required lamps/reflectors missingVehicle Maintenance2
- 393.60 Windshield / glazingVehicle Maintenance2
- 393.201 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)Vehicle Maintenance2 · 2 OOS
- 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance2
- 392.16 Failure to use seat beltUnsafe Driving1
- 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance1 · 1 OOS
- 392.9 Failure to secure load / cargo not securedUnsafe Driving1 · 1 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 · 6 insurers · 0 lapsesInsurer churn
+3 earlier
Associates · 97–00
Old Republic · 01–16
National Interstate · 18–20
19972020
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.
6 insurer eras · collapsed from 10 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | Sep 2018 → Sep 2020 | $750k | 1 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | Sep 2017 → Sep 2018 | $750k | 1 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | Sep 2016 → Sep 2017 | $750k | 1 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | Aug 2001 → Sep 2016 | $750k | 4 |
| CITIZENS INSURANCE CO. OF AMERICA | Apr 2000 → Jun 2001 | $750k | 1 |
| ASSOCIATES INSURANCE COMPANY | Jan 1997 → Feb 2000 | $750k | 2 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 21
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 17
- Trailers (towed)
- 23
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
2026
Newest model yr
1997
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
04
Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 6 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusRegional
revealedStates observed66
US statesInspections · 24 mo2626
OH busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
MIDDLEBURY, IN
Top corridor
OH ⇄ IN
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 3212545Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (11 trucks · 11 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 3317860USDOT 3998415USDOT 3212545USDOT 1325925USDOT 3099541USDOT 3546046USDOT 1298436USDOT 38111
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)2121
Observed (24 mo)1717
Shared w/ other carriers1111
Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 10440 CR 2, MIDDLEBURY, IN, 46540
- Operation
- Interstate
Contact
- Phone
- (574) 822-9107
- Fax
- (574) 822-9113
- max@4paxco.com
- Web domain
- 4paxco.com
Registration
- Officer
- Geff Fisher
- USDOT / docket
- 678782 · MC-325864
- First registered
- 03/03/1997
- Last MCS-150
- 02/27/2026 · 2,254,243 mi (2025)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 01/07/2015
- D-U-N-S
- 12713330
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 PAXCO INC's USDOT number?
PAXCO INC's USDOT number is 678782, and its motor carrier number is MC-325864.
Is PAXCO INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, PAXCO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PAXCO INC's safety record?
PAXCO INC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 42 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is PAXCO INC's fleet?
PAXCO INC operates 21 power units and 21 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PAXCO INC based?
PAXCO INC is based in MIDDLEBURY, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.