Carrier profile · USDOT 811898 · MC-159094 · FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026

Freight Transportation Service Inc

60 power unitsavg 7.4 yrMulti-region · 12 statesCHARLESTON, MO81/100

CARRIER ACTIVEMC-159094 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY

Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily

60Power units

52 observed · MCS-150

100Trailers seen

Decoded · vPIC

7.4Avg age (yr)

2004–2026 · vPIC

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

Watch · 2

Vehicle out-of-service rate above average28.7% vs the 22.26% national average.Fatal crash on record4 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.

In good standing · 3

Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 27 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1999.

USDOT registration

yr registered

Active for-hire

Insurance (BIPD)$750K in force

FMCSA L&I

Vehicle OOS · 24-mo28.7%

▲ 22.26% nat'l

Crashes · fatal

6 in 24 mo

Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots

Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

60 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7.4 yr

Model years 2004–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

27 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1999 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

Cross-border activity

No border inspections on record

119 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.

A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.

Before you tender

What to check before you tender

CheckAsk for the last annual inspection and brake and equipment maintenance records
Vehicle OOS 28.68% on 129 vehicle inspections in 24 months, above the 22.26% CVSA national average.
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57 hours-of-service violations on record, most recent Oct 27, 2026.

Safety

182 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks

FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026

Out-of-service rate· 24-mo cumulative · vs national

Vehicle OOS 28.7%24-mo cumulative

050%nat'l 22.26%

Driver OOS 1.7%24-mo cumulative

030%nat'l 6.67%

Every inspection in the window pooled — 129 vehicle and 182 driver inspections over 24 months.

Vehicle OOS rate· vehicle OOS · vehicle-level inspections · 6-month trailing

24.3% · latest 6-mo window▲ Rising

Share of vehicle-level roadside inspections in each trailing six-month window that resulted in a vehicle out-of-service order. Trending up 14.7 pts across the window. The national vehicle benchmark uses the same metric and is shown on the chart.

Roadside inspection history· 24 charted calendar months · vehicle / driver level · any-OOS overlay

178 inspections in the charted months · busiest month Feb '26 · 12

Vehicle-levelDriver-levelAny OOS

Monthly FMCSA roadside inspections across the 24 charted calendar months. Bars show level-qualified vehicle and driver populations; one inspection can qualify for both. The line shows inspections with any out-of-service result.

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.

Well-monitored

Under-inspected

Expected

Well-monitored

Heavily inspected

≈1.5 / unit·yr

thin signalabundant signal

Within the expected band for a 60-unit fleet — FMCSA has inspected this carrier often enough that the out-of-service and violation signals above are statistically trustworthy.

Registered power units: 60
Inspections · 24 mo: 182
Annualized: ≈91 / 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.

393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance66 · 35 OOS
392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving55 · 0 OOS
393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance45 · 8 OOS
393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance38 · 8 OOS
395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missingHOS Compliance18 · 3 OOS
396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance18 · 7 OOS
393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance14 · 0 OOS
395.3 Driving beyond hours-of-service limitsHOS Compliance13 · 2 OOS
395.30 ELD — use / data transferHOS Compliance11 · 0 OOS
393.95 Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)Vehicle Maintenance11 · 0 OOS

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Authority & Insurance

Can they legally + adequately haul your load?

FMCSA authority & insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026

Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type

Operating authority

Common: Active
Contract: Active
Broker: Inactive

Insurance & bonds

BIPD / liability$750,000 in force

Cargo filing (census)Not recorded per census

Surety bond (census)Not recorded per census

Insurance adequacy· filed BIPD vs the $750K federal floor

$750K in forcegeneral-freight federal minimum

$750K floor

Filed BIPD coverage of $750K meets or exceeds the $750K federal minimum for general freight (49 CFR 387.9). Some commodities (hazmat, larger vehicles) require $1M–$5M — confirm against your load.

Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses

$750K BIPD last filed ’19 · 6 insurers · 0 lapsesInsurer churn

Sagamore’99–’04

Sentry Select’04–’09

North River’13–’16

Great West’16–’19

beyond this history

1999200620132020now

Shorter eras are too brief to label at this scale — all 7 insurers are named in the list below.

BIPD in force — $750,000 · SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · since Sep 2019

All 7 insurer eras · dates, limits, renewals

Insurer	Period	Limit	Renewals
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.	Aug 2016 → Sep 2019	$750K	3
NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.	Nov 2013 → Aug 2016	$750K	1
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY	Nov 2012 → Dec 2013	$750K	2
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY	Nov 2011 → Nov 2012	$750K	1
STAR INSURANCE COMPANY	Nov 2009 → Nov 2011	$750K	2
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY	Oct 2004 → Nov 2009	$750K	2
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY	Jun 1999 → Oct 2004	$750K	6

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Equipment

VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC

FMCSA equipment data as of Nov 7, 2026

Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed

Registered power units (MCS-150): 60
Observed power (24 mo): 52
Trailers (towed): 100

Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.

Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs

7.4 yr

Average age

2026

Newest model yr

2004

Oldest model yr

88.2%

VINs decoded

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Operations & Lanes

Revealed by inspection density across 12 states · 24 mo

FMCSA operations & lanes data as of Nov 7, 2026

Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography

Operating radiusMulti-region

revealed

States observed

US states

Inspections · 24 mo

176

TX busiest

Inspections by state· roadside inspections, last 24 mo

Texas: 80 inspections
Arkansas: 29 inspections
Tennessee: 17 inspections
Missouri: 15 inspections
Kentucky: 13 inspections
Indiana: 10 inspections
Illinois: 5 inspections
Ohio: 3 inspections
Mississippi: 2 inspections
Iowa: 1 inspections
North Dakota: 1 inspections

Home base

CHARLESTON, MO

201 EAST ELLA ST

Most inspections: TX

80 inspections

TX 80 · AR 29 · TN 17

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Network & Fraud

Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict

FMCSA network & fraud data as of Nov 7, 2026

Last 12 months: 19 trucks also ran under 7 other carriers

VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 775483 USDOT 3046037 USDOT 1156825 USDOT 1175018 USDOT 937947 USDOT 4448999 USDOT 86820Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.

Show all-time history (69 trucks · 16 carriers)

Across all inspections on record: USDOT 937947 USDOT 1156825 USDOT 1175018 USDOT 558393 USDOT 775483 USDOT 3046037 USDOT 74432 USDOT 4448999

Shares a registration email domain with other carriers

@ftsmo.com — 3 carriers: USDOT 1539944 USDOT 3258954

Shares a company officer with other carriers

todd hall — 8 carriers: USDOT 212891 USDOT 1059691 USDOT 1113389 USDOT 1268590 USDOT 1536094 USDOT 1685926 USDOT 3949656

Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units

Registered (MCS-150)

Observed (24 mo)

Shared w/ other carriers

Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.

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Identity & Federal

FMCSA census + L&I dossier

FMCSA identity & federal data as of Nov 7, 2026

Location

Physical address: 201 EAST ELLA ST, CHARLESTON, MO, 63834
Mailing address: PO BOX 73, CHARLESTON, MO, 63834
Operation: Interstate

Contact

Phone: (573) 683-2159
Fax: (573) 683-4571
Email: [email protected]
Web domain: ftsmo.com

Registration

Officer: Todd Hall
USDOT / docket: 811898 · MC-159094
First registered: May 24, 1999
Last MCS-150: Feb 24, 2026 · 7,787,000 mi (2024)
FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory · Apr 27, 2010
D-U-N-S: —

Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)

Power units

Drivers

CDL drivers

7,787,000

Annual mileage

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Federal activity

Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor

FMCSA federal activity data as of Nov 7, 2026

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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29%

vehicle out-of-service rate

Safety and violations

37 of 129 eligible vehicle inspections had a vehicle OOS finding.

FMCSA roadside inspections, Nov 2024 to Nov 2026.

251violation records

47OOS-tagged records

37 of 129inspections with OOS

What the violations were

FMCSA BASIC themes in plain language: vehicle maintenance, driver fitness, hours of service and unsafe driving. Roadside records grouped without double counting.

Other vehicle maintenance

9036%32 / 90

Brakes

538%4 / 53

Hours of service

403%1 / 40

Lights

3821%8 / 38

Unsafe driving

280%0 / 28

Driver fitness

2100%2 / 2

Bar = record count; % = OOS share.

Vehicle OOS over time

Eligible vehicle inspections in six-month windows; no national comparison.

50%

15%

30%

31%Nov 24 to May 258 / 26

21%May 25 to Nov 257 / 34

41%Nov 25 to May 2613 / 32

24%May 26 to Nov 269 / 37

Top 3 codes (39 of 251 records)

393.45B2-B-AIR Brake tubing / hose defects14
393.75A3-TAOL Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)14
393.9 Inoperative required lamps11

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393.75C Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)10
393.60C Windshield / glazing7
393.45B2UV Brake tubing / hose defects6
395.30B2-ELDDFC24 ELD — use / data transfer6
395.8E-HOSPD Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing6
392.2-SLLLR State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)5
393.48A Brakes inoperative5
393.75A2 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)5
393.75A3-TAOLTIS Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)5
393.9TS Inoperative required lamps5
392.2-SLLMF State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)4
393.11TL Required lamps/reflectors missing4
393.45B2PC Brake tubing / hose defects4
393.75A3 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)4
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)4
393.95A Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)4
392.2-SLLEWA1 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)3
392.2-SLLSR State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)3
393.45DLPC Brake tubing / hose defects3
393.47A-BCLMBD Brake actuators / linings / components3
393.55E Antilock brake system (ABS)3
395.22H2-ELDNISDT ELD — provider/registration/malfunction3
395.22H4-ELDBRODS ELD — provider/registration/malfunction3
395.3A3II Driving beyond hours-of-service limits3
395.8A Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing3
396.17C-PI Periodic (annual) inspection3
392.2-SLLIFTA State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2-SLLS3 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
392.2WC State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)2
393.11A1-CSURR Required lamps/reflectors missing2
393.45B2-BHTD Brake tubing / hose defects2
393.47E Brake actuators / linings / components2
393.60D Windshield / glazing2
393.95A1 Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)2
393.95F Emergency equipment (extinguisher, triangles)2
393.9A-LCL Inoperative required lamps2
393.9A-LHWS Inoperative required lamps2
393.9A-LSLI Inoperative required lamps2
393.9A-LTSI Inoperative required lamps2
396.3A1-BNMH Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed2
396.5B Oil and/or grease leak2
396.5B-L Oil and/or grease leak2
383.23A2-LCDLN Operating without a valid CDL1
391.11B2-Q Driver not qualified1
392.2-SLLED State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLEQP State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLEWA2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLS4 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLSIV State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2-SLLTCD State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
392.2C State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)1
393.11A1-LCHL Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.11S Required lamps/reflectors missing1
393.203E Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.205C Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.205C-WRAWFLMIB Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.207B-AALPME-OOS Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.207F-SLAS Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.209E-SPSLA Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.23PT Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.40A-B Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)1
393.45 Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45D-B Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45D-BAAL Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.45PC Brake tubing / hose defects1
393.48A-BLMACBD Brakes inoperative1
393.48A-BMBCBD Brakes inoperative1
393.53B Automatic brake adjusters / indicators1
393.53B-B Automatic brake adjusters / indicators1
393.55C1 Antilock brake system (ABS)1
393.55C2 Antilock brake system (ABS)1
393.55E-B Antilock brake system (ABS)1
393.60E Windshield / glazing1
393.75A Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.75A1-TEPBM Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.75A2-TAOTLM Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)1
393.78 Windshield wipers1
393.83E Exhaust system1
393.9A-HLLH Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LBL Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LFTSI Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LIL Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LSLIWR Inoperative required lamps1
393.9A-LSML Inoperative required lamps1
395.22H1-ELDNUM ELD — provider/registration/malfunction1
395.22H3-ELDMF ELD — provider/registration/malfunction1
395.24 ELD — record edits / data1
395.24C2II ELD — record edits / data1
395.24C2III ELD — record edits / data1
395.24D ELD — record edits / data1
395.30B1-ELDDFR ELD — use / data transfer1
395.34A1-ELDDFN ELD — malfunction procedures1
395.3A1-HOSPD Driving beyond hours-of-service limits1
395.3A3-HOSPRNP Driving beyond hours-of-service limits1
395.3AII Driving beyond hours-of-service limits1
395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
395.8D10-HOSF Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
395.8D9-HOSF Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
395.8E1-PC Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
395.8E1PC Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missing1
396.17C Periodic (annual) inspection1
396.3A1 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-BALAC Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-BALR Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-F Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-OAL Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1-TARPSWD Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1
396.3A1BOS Inspection / repair / maintenance not performed1

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC.

FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC (USDOT 811898) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.

The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.

It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 1, 2019 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 28.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.

The carrier received 182 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 129 vehicle-level and 182 driver-level — across 12 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.

The carrier has 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 4 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.

It reports 60 power units and 56 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 24, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.

It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 27, 2010 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.

Frequently asked

What is FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's USDOT number?

FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's USDOT number is 811898, and its motor carrier number is MC-159094.

Is FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC authorized to operate?

FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's safety record?

FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC has a 28.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 330 roadside inspections, with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC's fleet?

FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC operates 60 power units and 56 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC based?

FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is based in CHARLESTON, MO, with roadside inspections recorded across 12 states.

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Contact & documents

Call dispatch(573) 683-2159 Email dispatch[email protected]Carrier packetDownload / print · free

USDOT: 811898
MC / Docket: MC-159094
Officer: TODD HALL
Address: 201 EAST ELLA ST
CHARLESTON, MO, 63834

At a glance

Active for-hire authority

Common authority · 27 yr continuous

$750K BIPD in force

BIPD in force — $750,000 · SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · since Sep 2019

Vehicle OOS 28.7%

vs 22.26% national — above benchmark.

4 fatal crashes

On the FMCSA crash record.

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