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Carrier profile · USDOT 1954562 · MC-694115 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC
DBA SKIP MCKEAN PETROLEUM TRANSPORT
46 power unitsavg 10.1 yrRegional · 4 statesBUCKSPORT, ME88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-694115 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
46Power units
42 observed · MCS-150
49Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 17 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2009.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 133 inspections.
USDOT registration1616 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo8.4%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
5 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.1 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
16 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2009 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 1954562) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. effective Oct 1, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 8.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 92 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 83 vehicle-level and 92 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 46 power units and 72 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 16, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number?
DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC's USDOT number is 1954562, and its motor carrier number is MC-694115.
Is DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC's safety record?
DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC has a 8.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 133 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC's fleet?
DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC operates 46 power units and 72 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC based?
DEAD RIVER TRANSPORT LLC is based in BUCKSPORT, ME, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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