Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
8 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 71940 · MC-113009 ·
L J Beal & Son Inc
8 power unitsLocal · 1 statesHORTON, MI82/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-113009 INACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.5Avg age (yr)
2015–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
L J BEAL & SON INC (USDOT 71940) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 2, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 2, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 2, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 100.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 1 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 1 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It reports 8 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 18, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 2, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 8, 1988 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 2, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is L J BEAL & SON INC's USDOT number?
L J BEAL & SON INC's USDOT number is 71940, and its motor carrier number is MC-113009.
Is L J BEAL & SON INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 2, 2026. L J BEAL & SON INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is L J BEAL & SON INC's safety record?
L J BEAL & SON INC has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).
How big is L J BEAL & SON INC's fleet?
L J BEAL & SON INC operates 8 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is L J BEAL & SON INC based?
L J BEAL & SON INC is based in HORTON, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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