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Carrier profile · USDOT 3689437 · MC-1286521 ·
Deadhead Trucking LLC
92 power unitsavg 6.4 yrNational · 41 statesAURORA, IL56/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1286521 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
92Power units
141 observed · MCS-150
152Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.4Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 3
No insurance on fileActive authority but no BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average40.4% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Fatal crash on record1 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
USDOT registration55 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)Not on file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo40.4%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
20 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.4 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
5 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2021 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 3689437) has a Vektor safety score of 56/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 245 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 109 vehicle-level and 245 driver-level — across 41 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 92 power units and 98 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 2, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number?
DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number is 3689437, and its motor carrier number is MC-1286521.
Is DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC's safety record?
DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC has a 40.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 329 roadside inspections, with 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 56/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC's fleet?
DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC operates 92 power units and 98 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC based?
DEADHEAD TRUCKING LLC is based in AURORA, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 41 states.
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