Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1505319 · MC-784878 ·
David Trantham Inc
1 power unitavg 16.1 yrRegional · 4 statesWAYNESVILLE, NC74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-784878 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
16.1Avg age (yr)
2000–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
16.1 yr
Model years 2000–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
20 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
DAVID TRANTHAM INC (USDOT 1505319) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 27, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from CANAL INSURANCE CO. effective May 12, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 27, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 66.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier received 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 1, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 22, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 1, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DAVID TRANTHAM INC's USDOT number?
DAVID TRANTHAM INC's USDOT number is 1505319, and its motor carrier number is MC-784878.
Is DAVID TRANTHAM INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 1, 2026. DAVID TRANTHAM INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DAVID TRANTHAM INC's safety record?
DAVID TRANTHAM INC has a 66.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 11 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is DAVID TRANTHAM INC's fleet?
DAVID TRANTHAM INC operates 1 power unit and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DAVID TRANTHAM INC based?
DAVID TRANTHAM INC is based in WAYNESVILLE, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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