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Carrier profile · USDOT 75762 · MC-1588470 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Franklin Iron and Metal Co Inc
7 power unitsLocal · 1 statesBATTLE CREEK, MI75/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1588470 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.3Avg age (yr)
2001–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo33.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor 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.
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Verification summary
FRANKLIN IRON AND METAL CO INC (USDOT 75762) has a Vektor safety score of 75/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from THE CINCINNATI INDEMNITY COMPANY effective Oct 25, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 7 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 10, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned May 23, 2021 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is FRANKLIN IRON AND METAL CO INC's USDOT number?
FRANKLIN IRON AND METAL CO INC's USDOT number is 75762, and its motor carrier number is MC-1588470.
Is FRANKLIN IRON AND METAL CO INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, FRANKLIN IRON AND METAL CO INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is FRANKLIN IRON AND METAL CO INC's safety record?
FRANKLIN IRON AND METAL CO INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 75/100 (tier: review).
How big is FRANKLIN IRON AND METAL CO INC's fleet?
FRANKLIN IRON AND METAL CO INC operates 7 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is FRANKLIN IRON AND METAL CO INC based?
FRANKLIN IRON AND METAL CO INC is based in BATTLE CREEK, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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