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Carrier profile · USDOT 1186952 · MC-870173 · Updated 06/13/2026

JOSEPH POPA

DBA POPA TRUCKING

2 power unitsavg 7.7 yrLocal · 2 statesSALEM, OH
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-870173 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.7Avg age (yr)
2017–2019 · vPIC

Carrier verification summary for JOSEPH POPA

JOSEPH POPA (USDOT 1186952) is unrated by Vektor because the deterministic FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of 06/13/2026.

JOSEPH POPA (USDOT 1186952) holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of 06/13/2026.

JOSEPH POPA (USDOT 1186952) has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot row is available as of 06/13/2026.

JOSEPH POPA (USDOT 1186952) 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 06/13/2026.

JOSEPH POPA (USDOT 1186952) has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of 06/13/2026.

JOSEPH POPA (USDOT 1186952) reports 2 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated 10/08/2025.

JOSEPH POPA (USDOT 1186952) has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed 06/13/2026.

USDOT registration22 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 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

Owner-operator

2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7.7 yr

Model years 2017–2019 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

22 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Frequently asked

What is JOSEPH POPA's USDOT number?

JOSEPH POPA's USDOT number is 1186952, and its motor carrier number is MC-870173.

Is JOSEPH POPA authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, JOSEPH POPA is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is JOSEPH POPA's safety record?

JOSEPH POPA has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 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: 4 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 JOSEPH POPA's fleet?

JOSEPH POPA operates 2 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is JOSEPH POPA based?

JOSEPH POPA is based in SALEM, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.

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