Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 1886281 · MC-679702 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
JOEL ARMSTRONG
2 power unitsavg 4.5 yrRegional · 5 statesGARLAND, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-679702 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
4.5Avg age (yr)
2018–2025 · vPIC
Carrier verification summary for JOEL ARMSTRONG
JOEL ARMSTRONG (USDOT 1886281) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
JOEL ARMSTRONG (USDOT 1886281) holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
JOEL ARMSTRONG (USDOT 1886281) has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Nov 18, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
JOEL ARMSTRONG (USDOT 1886281) has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
JOEL ARMSTRONG (USDOT 1886281) has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
JOEL ARMSTRONG (USDOT 1886281) reports 2 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 15, 2025.
JOEL ARMSTRONG (USDOT 1886281) has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 5
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 17 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2009.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 9 inspections.No reported crashesNo DOT-reportable crashes are on this carrier's record.
USDOT registration1717 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.00.0 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.5 yr
Model years 2018–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
17 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2009 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Frequently asked
What is JOEL ARMSTRONG's USDOT number?
JOEL ARMSTRONG's USDOT number is 1886281, and its motor carrier number is MC-679702.
Is JOEL ARMSTRONG authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, JOEL ARMSTRONG is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JOEL ARMSTRONG's safety record?
JOEL ARMSTRONG has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is JOEL ARMSTRONG's fleet?
JOEL ARMSTRONG operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JOEL ARMSTRONG based?
JOEL ARMSTRONG is based in GARLAND, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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