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Carrier profile · USDOT 279865 · MC-184816 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO
65 power unitsavg 4.4 yrNational · 20 statesEAST PRAIRIE, MO88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-184816 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
65Power units
65 observed · MCS-150
69Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.4Avg age (yr)
2013–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
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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 40 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1986.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 240 inspections.
USDOT registration3939 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo9.3%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal77
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.4 yr
Model years 2013–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
39 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO (USDOT 279865) 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 and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 1, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 9.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 168 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 107 vehicle-level and 168 driver-level — across 20 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 7 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 65 power units and 65 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 27, 2010 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO's USDOT number?
EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO's USDOT number is 279865, and its motor carrier number is MC-184816.
Is EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO's safety record?
EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO has a 9.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 240 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO's fleet?
EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO operates 65 power units and 65 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO based?
EDWARDS TRANSPORTATION CO is based in EAST PRAIRIE, MO, with roadside inspections recorded across 20 states.
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