Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
25 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 706790 · MC-359008
MAPLES TRUCKING INC
25 power unitsavg 15.1 yrMulti-region · 8 statesFORT PAYNE, AL
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-359008 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
25Power units
29 observed · MCS-150
55Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-21
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Watch · 2
Operating authority2828 yr active
since 1997Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo59.159.1 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal33
3 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
15.1 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
28 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is MAPLES TRUCKING INC safe to work with?
Is MAPLES TRUCKING INC safe to load? MAPLES TRUCKING INC (USDOT 706790, MC-359008) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in FORT PAYNE, AL, operating 25 power units and 20 drivers. Operating authority has been active 28 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 119 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 59.1% (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 (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-21.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-21
MTMAPLES TRUCKING INC 74
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Safety
119 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 59.1% (24-mo)44 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 0.0% (24-mo)75 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
36.8% 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
≈1.5 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Within the expected band for a 25-unit fleet — FMCSA has inspected this carrier often enough that the out-of-service and violation signals above are statistically trustworthy.
- Registered power units
- 25
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 75
- Annualized
- ≈38 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈1.5 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 Driving30
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance29 · 10 OOS
- 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance22 · 21 OOS
- 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance19 · 2 OOS
- 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance17 · 13 OOS
- 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance12 · 4 OOS
- 395.3 Driving beyond hours-of-service limitsHOS Compliance9
- 393.53 Automatic brake adjusters / indicatorsVehicle Maintenance8
- 396.17 Periodic (annual) inspectionVehicle Maintenance6
- 393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance6
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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 · 14 insurers · 0 lapsesInsurer churn
+12 earlier
Hartford Fire · 98–02
Occidental Fire · 04–06
Companion Property · 11–13
Canal · 13–15
19982020
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.
16 insurer eras · collapsed from 28 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | Jun 2019 → Jun 2020 | $750k | 1 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | Jun 2018 → Jun 2019 | $750k | 1 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | Jun 2017 → Jun 2018 | $750k | 1 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | Jun 2016 → Jun 2017 | $750k | 1 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | Jun 2015 → Jun 2016 | $750k | 1 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | Jun 2013 → Jun 2015 | $750k | 2 |
| COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. | Jul 2011 → Jun 2013 | $750k | 3 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | Jul 2010 → Jul 2011 | $750k | 1 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | Jul 2009 → Jul 2010 | $750k | 1 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | Jul 2008 → Jul 2009 | $750k | 4 |
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY COMPANY | Jul 2007 → Jul 2008 | $750k | 1 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | Jun 2006 → Jul 2007 | $750k | 1 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | Jun 2004 → Jun 2006 | $750k | 3 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | Jun 2003 → Jun 2004 | $750k | 1 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | Feb 2002 → Jun 2003 | $750k | 3 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | Jul 1998 → Apr 2002 | $750k | 3 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 25
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 29
- Trailers (towed)
- 55
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
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Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 8 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusMulti-region
revealedStates observed88
US statesInspections · 24 mo7575
KY busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
FORT PAYNE, AL
Top corridor
KY ⇄ AL
Density
fewermore
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Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
Last 12 months: 2 trucks also ran under 3 other carriers
VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 251390USDOT 3954353USDOT 154913Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (13 trucks · 11 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 282721USDOT 795982USDOT 842593USDOT 2310289USDOT 251390USDOT 3954353USDOT 4124903USDOT 154913
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)2525
Observed (24 mo)2929
Shared w/ other carriers1313
Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 3625 GAULT AVENUE SOUTH, FORT PAYNE, AL, 35967
- Operation
- Interstate
Contact
- Phone
- (256) 997-7324
Registration
- Officer
- Ethan Maples
- USDOT / docket
- 706790 · MC-359008
- First registered
- 09/25/1997
- Last MCS-150
- 10/23/2025 · 1,695,949 mi (2024)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 06/15/2012
- D-U-N-S
- —
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
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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 MAPLES TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?
MAPLES TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 706790, and its motor carrier number is MC-359008.
Is MAPLES TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-21, MAPLES TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MAPLES TRUCKING INC's safety record?
MAPLES TRUCKING INC has a 59.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 119 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is MAPLES TRUCKING INC's fleet?
MAPLES TRUCKING INC operates 25 power units and 20 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MAPLES TRUCKING INC based?
MAPLES TRUCKING INC is based in FORT PAYNE, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.