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Carrier profile · USDOT 976437 · Updated 06/13/2026

FRED'S PROPANE INC

DBA FRED'S PROPANE & HEATING OIL OR FRED'S ENERGY

10 power unitsLocal · 1 statesDERBY, VT
CARRIER ACTIVEHAZMAT
Verified linksFMCSA SAFERCall
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Awaiting decode
Call dispatch(802) 766-4949

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 25 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority24 yr active
since 2001
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo28.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

10 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersDecoding

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Awaiting VIN decode

Identity stabilityStable

24 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2001 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 24-yr authority, 29% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is FRED'S PROPANE INC safe to work with?

Is FRED'S PROPANE INC safe to load? FRED'S PROPANE INC (USDOT 976437) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in DERBY, VT, operating 10 power units and 22 drivers. Operating authority has been active 24 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 14 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 28.6% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (93/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
FPFRED'S PROPANE INC 93
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Frequently asked

What is FRED'S PROPANE INC's USDOT number?

FRED'S PROPANE INC's USDOT number is 976437.

Is FRED'S PROPANE INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, FRED'S PROPANE INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is FRED'S PROPANE INC's safety record?

FRED'S PROPANE INC has a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 14 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).

How big is FRED'S PROPANE INC's fleet?

FRED'S PROPANE INC operates 10 power units and 22 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is FRED'S PROPANE INC based?

FRED'S PROPANE INC is based in DERBY, VT, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.