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Carrier profile · USDOT 3168762 · MC-116556 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
Friends Trucking Inc
4 power unitsavg 11.2 yrRegional · 3 statesLAKE STATION, IN50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-116556 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
In good standing · 4
USDOT registration88 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
Crashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.2 yr
Model years 1997–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
8 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2018 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
FRIENDS TRUCKING INC (USDOT 3168762) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of 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 $750,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective Nov 20, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 4 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 2, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is FRIENDS TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?
FRIENDS TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 3168762, and its motor carrier number is MC-116556.
Is FRIENDS TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, FRIENDS TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is FRIENDS TRUCKING INC's safety record?
FRIENDS TRUCKING INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is FRIENDS TRUCKING INC's fleet?
FRIENDS TRUCKING INC operates 4 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is FRIENDS TRUCKING INC based?
FRIENDS TRUCKING INC is based in LAKE STATION, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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