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Carrier profile · USDOT 842022 · MC-374094

A-1 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC

DBA A-1 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES

15 power unitsavg 13.2 yrNational · 22 statesSANDY, UT
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-374094 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
15Power units
23 observed · MCS-150
20Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2024 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-18

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority26 yr active
since 1999
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo51.6%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

15 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

13.2 yr

Model years 1997–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

26 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1999 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 26-yr authority, 52% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is A-1 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC safe to work with?

Is A-1 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC safe to load? A-1 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC (USDOT 842022, MC-374094) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in SANDY, UT, operating 15 power units and 15 drivers. Operating authority has been active 26 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 90 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 51.6% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (86/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-18
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Safety

90 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks

Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark

Vehicle OOS 51.6% (24-mo)31 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 5.7% (24-mo)53 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%

OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national

50.0% now▲ Worsening

Trailing rate up 4.1 pts across the window — latest above the 22.26% national benchmark.

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.

Heavily inspected
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
1.8 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Among the more heavily-inspected carriers for its size — abundant roadside signal. Coverage isn't the question here; the out-of-service and crash record is.
Registered power units
15
Inspections · 24 mo
53
Annualized
27 / yr
Coverage
1.8 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.

  • 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance26 · 7 OOS
  • 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance24 · 4 OOS
  • 395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missingHOS Compliance20 · 4 OOS
  • 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving20
  • 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance18
  • 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance11 · 6 OOS
  • 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance9 · 4 OOS
  • 393.11 Required lamps/reflectors missingVehicle Maintenance8
  • 393.53 Automatic brake adjusters / indicatorsVehicle Maintenance8
  • 395.30 ELD — use / data transferHOS Compliance8
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Authority & insurance

Can they legally + adequately haul your load?

Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type

Operating authority

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None

Insurance & bonds

BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)None

Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses

$1M BIPD · 15 insurers · 2 lapsesCoverage lapse
+12 earlier
Great West · 05–07
Carolina · 08–10
New York · 13–16
Canal · 16–18
Sentry Select · 18–22
Protective · 22–24
20002024

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.

18 insurer eras · collapsed from 35 filings
InsurerPeriodLimitRenewals
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.May 2024May 2024$1M1
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.May 2024May 2025$1M1
SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANYMay 2022May 2022$1M1
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANYMay 2022May 2024$1M3
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYApr 2018May 2022$1M1
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYJan 2018Apr 2018$1M1
CANAL INSURANCE CO.Jan 2016Jan 2018$1M2
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.Jan 2013Jan 2016$1M7
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYJan 2012Jan 2013$1M1
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYJan 2011Jan 2012$1M1
EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.Jan 2010Jan 2011$1M3
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Jan 2008Jan 2010$1M3
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYJan 2007Jan 2008$1M2
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Jan 2005Jan 2007$1M1
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.Dec 2004Jan 2005$1M1
TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.Jan 2003Jan 2003$1M2
ATHENA ASSURANCE COMPANYJan 2001Jan 2003$1M3
PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO.Jan 2000Feb 2001$1M1
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Equipment & fleet

VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC

Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed

Registered power units (MCS-150)
15
Observed power (24 mo)
23
Trailers (towed)
20

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

Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs

13.2 yr
Average age
2024
Newest model yr
1997
Oldest model yr
56%
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes

Revealed by inspection density across 22 states · 24 mo

Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography

Operating radiusNational
revealed
States observed22
US states
Inspections · 24 mo53
UT busiest

Inspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo

Home base
SANDY, UT
172 W 9400 S
Top corridor
UT
UT 19 · CO 6 · ID 4
Density
fewermore
Shade = roadside inspections, last 24 mo.
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Network & fraud

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

Last 12 months: 4 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 3523803USDOT 3495845USDOT 3475971Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (16 trucks · 26 carriers)

Shares a company officer with other carriers

kara harris2 carriers: USDOT 841347

Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units

Registered (MCS-150)15
Observed (24 mo)23
Shared w/ other carriers16

Roadside-observed power units materially exceed the registered MCS-150 fleet — confirm the carrier is operating within its filed capacity.

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Identity & contact

FMCSA census + L&I dossier

Location

Mailing address
172 WEST 9400 SOUTH, SANDY, UT, 84070
Operation
Interstate· Hazmat

Registration

Officers
Sheena Sheena · Kara Harris
USDOT / docket
842022 · MC-374094
First registered
12/01/1999
Last MCS-150
05/08/2026 · 961,601 mi (2025)
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 06/08/2026
D-U-N-S

Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)

15Power units
15Drivers
15CDL drivers
961,601Annual mileage
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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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Reviews

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Frequently asked

What is A-1 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC's USDOT number?

A-1 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC's USDOT number is 842022, and its motor carrier number is MC-374094.

Is A-1 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-18, A-1 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is A-1 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC's safety record?

A-1 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC has a 51.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 90 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).

How big is A-1 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC's fleet?

A-1 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC operates 15 power units and 15 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is A-1 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC based?

A-1 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC is based in SANDY, UT, with roadside inspections recorded across 22 states.