Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
0 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 946689 · MC-435590 · Updated 06/13/2026
CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD
0 power unitsavg 9.2 yrRegional · 3 statesCOLUMBUS, OH
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-435590 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.2Avg age (yr)
2000–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 5
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 25 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2001.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 176 inspections.No BASIC safety alertsNo FMCSA intervention thresholds are currently exceeded.
Operating authority2525 yr active
since 2001Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo1.41.4 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
4 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.2 yr
Model years 2000–2025 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
25 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2001 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD safe to work with?
Is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD safe to load? CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD (USDOT 946689, MC-435590) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in COLUMBUS, OH, operating 0 power units and 112 drivers. Operating authority has been active 25 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 176 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 1.4% (below the 22.26% national average), with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked
What is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD's USDOT number?
CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD's USDOT number is 946689, and its motor carrier number is MC-435590.
Is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD's safety record?
CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD has a 1.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 176 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD's fleet?
CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD operates 0 power units and 112 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD based?
CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD is based in COLUMBUS, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.