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Carrier profile · USDOT 729449 · MC-706457 · Updated 06/13/2026

PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION

185 power unitsavg 8.1 yrRegional · 5 statesFRESNO, CA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-706457 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
185Power units
80 observed · MCS-150
18Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.1Avg age (yr)
2002–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(559) 496-3370Email dispatchadmin@procouriers.net

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 28 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageNo active operating authority
Operating authority28 yr active
since 1998
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo12.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal4
9 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

185 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.1 yr

Model years 2002–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

28 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1998 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 28-yr authority, 12% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION safe to work with?

Is PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION safe to load? PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION (USDOT 729449, MC-706457) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in FRESNO, CA, operating 185 power units and 149 drivers. Operating authority has been active 28 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 333 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 12.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (70/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
PCPROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION 70
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Frequently asked

What is PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION's USDOT number?

PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION's USDOT number is 729449, and its motor carrier number is MC-706457.

Is PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION's safety record?

PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION has a 12.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 333 roadside inspections, with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 70/100 (tier: review).

How big is PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION's fleet?

PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION operates 185 power units and 149 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION based?

PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION is based in FRESNO, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.