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Carrier profile · USDOT 582949 · MC-281351 · Updated 06/13/2026

CHARLES E CARPENTER

1 power unitsavg 19.5 yrLocal · 1 statesWESTPHALIA, KS
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-281351 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
19.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2016 · vPIC
Operating authority31 yr active
since 1994
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo100.0%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

19.5 yr

Model years 1997–2016 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityFlagged

31 yr unchanged

Linked to a previously revoked authority — verify before tendering.

AI readLocal operator, 31-yr authority, 100% vehicle OOS review first.Full read

Is CHARLES E CARPENTER safe to work with?

Is CHARLES E CARPENTER safe to load? CHARLES E CARPENTER (USDOT 582949, MC-281351) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in WESTPHALIA, KS, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver. Operating authority has been active 31 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 1 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 100.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (85/100), with the leading concern: reincarnated carrier — prior authority revoked. 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 CHARLES E CARPENTER's USDOT number?

CHARLES E CARPENTER's USDOT number is 582949, and its motor carrier number is MC-281351.

Is CHARLES E CARPENTER authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, CHARLES E CARPENTER is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is CHARLES E CARPENTER's safety record?

CHARLES E CARPENTER has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 85/100 (tier: review).

How big is CHARLES E CARPENTER's fleet?

CHARLES E CARPENTER operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CHARLES E CARPENTER based?

CHARLES E CARPENTER is based in WESTPHALIA, KS, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.

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