Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
255 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 234 · MC-123310
DOUG ANDRUS DISTRIBUTING LLC
255 power unitsavg 3.9 yrNational · 29 statesIDAHO FALLS, ID
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-123310 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
255Power units
216 observed · MCS-150
277Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-18
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 · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 601 inspections.
Operating authority5252 yr active
since 1974Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo20.920.9 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal1111
15 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.9 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is DOUG ANDRUS DISTRIBUTING LLC safe to work with?
Is DOUG ANDRUS DISTRIBUTING LLC safe to load? DOUG ANDRUS DISTRIBUTING LLC (USDOT 234, MC-123310) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in IDAHO FALLS, ID, operating 255 power units and 255 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 601 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 20.9% (below the 22.26% national average), with 15 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 2026-07-18.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
DADOUG ANDRUS DISTRIBUTING LLC 88
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Safety
601 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 20.9% (24-mo)172 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 1.9% (24-mo)410 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
10.0% now▲ Worsening
Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal
Inspection coverage
How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈0.8 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Within the expected band for a 255-unit fleet — FMCSA has inspected this carrier often enough that the out-of-service and violation signals above are statistically trustworthy.
- Registered power units
- 255
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 410
- Annualized
- ≈205 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈0.8 inspections / unit · yr
Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC
What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving108 · 1 OOS
- 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance43 · 32 OOS
- 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance40 · 10 OOS
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance21 · 8 OOS
- 395.24 ELD — record edits / dataHOS Compliance21
- 395.30 ELD — use / data transferHOS Compliance18
- 393.47 Brake actuators / linings / componentsVehicle Maintenance12 · 1 OOS
- 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance12 · 5 OOS
- 393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance11
- 395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missingHOS Compliance9
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Authority & insurance
Can they legally + adequately haul your load?
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- Active
- Contract
- Active
- Broker
- Active
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)Filed with FMCSA
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$750k BIPD · 9 insurers · 0 lapsesInsurer churn
+5 earlier
Transcontinental · 03–07
Continental · 07–09
Sparta · 09–14
Arch · 15–18
Gemini · 18–20
Arch · 19–26
19932026
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
11 insurer eras · collapsed from 32 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2019 → May 2026 | $750k | 8 |
| GEMINI INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2018 → May 2020 | $750k | 1 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2015 → May 2018 | $750k | 9 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2014 → May 2015 | $750k | 1 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | Apr 2014 → May 2015 | $750k | 1 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2009 → May 2014 | $750k | 3 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | Sep 2007 → May 2009 | $750k | 1 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | Sep 2003 → Sep 2007 | $750k | 1 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | Jun 2001 → Sep 2003 | $750k | 4 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | Jun 1999 → Jun 2001 | $750k | 1 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | Jun 1993 → Jul 1999 | $750k | 2 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 255
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 216
- Trailers (towed)
- 277
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2026
Newest model yr
1997
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 29 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusNational
revealedStates observed2828
US statesInspections · 24 mo409409
UT busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
IDAHO FALLS, ID
Top corridor
UT ⇄ ID
Density
fewermore
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Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
Last 12 months: 13 trucks also ran under 10 other carriers
VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 3371396USDOT 273818USDOT 3782379USDOT 637350USDOT 2075317USDOT 3580365USDOT 91805USDOT 3575822Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (75 trucks · 71 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 3499942USDOT 3639204USDOT 3710126USDOT 4197941USDOT 303749USDOT 1041297USDOT 4056837USDOT 3245690
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)255255
Observed (24 mo)216216
Shared w/ other carriers7676
Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 6300 S 45TH WEST, IDAHO FALLS, ID, 83402
- Operation
- Interstate· Hazmat
Contact
- Phone
- (208) 533-6700
- Web domain
- dougandrus.com
Registration
- Officers
- Jason Andrus · Clay Murdoch
- USDOT / docket
- 234 · MC-123310
- First registered
- 06/01/1974
- Last MCS-150
- 02/20/2025 · 25,160,964 mi (2024)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 04/15/2010
- D-U-N-S
- 188398226
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
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Federal activity
Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor
Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor
No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.
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Frequently asked
What is DOUG ANDRUS DISTRIBUTING LLC's USDOT number?
DOUG ANDRUS DISTRIBUTING LLC's USDOT number is 234, and its motor carrier number is MC-123310.
Is DOUG ANDRUS DISTRIBUTING LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-18, DOUG ANDRUS DISTRIBUTING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DOUG ANDRUS DISTRIBUTING LLC's safety record?
DOUG ANDRUS DISTRIBUTING LLC has a 20.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 601 roadside inspections, with 15 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 DOUG ANDRUS DISTRIBUTING LLC's fleet?
DOUG ANDRUS DISTRIBUTING LLC operates 255 power units and 255 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DOUG ANDRUS DISTRIBUTING LLC based?
DOUG ANDRUS DISTRIBUTING LLC is based in IDAHO FALLS, ID, with roadside inspections recorded across 29 states.