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Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 176560 · MC-159437 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
JOSEPH S CHOW LTD
10 power unitsavg 7.9 yrRegional · 3 statesSURREY, BC100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-159437 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.9Avg age (yr)
2012–2024 · vPIC
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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 · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 45 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo11.1%
▼ 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 peersTypical
7.9 yr
Model years 2012–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JOSEPH S CHOW LTD (USDOT 176560) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA effective Dec 1, 2011 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 28 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 18 vehicle-level and 28 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 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 Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 10 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 20, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 14, 2000 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JOSEPH S CHOW LTD's USDOT number?
JOSEPH S CHOW LTD's USDOT number is 176560, and its motor carrier number is MC-159437.
Is JOSEPH S CHOW LTD authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, JOSEPH S CHOW LTD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JOSEPH S CHOW LTD's safety record?
JOSEPH S CHOW LTD has a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 45 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is JOSEPH S CHOW LTD's fleet?
JOSEPH S CHOW LTD operates 10 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JOSEPH S CHOW LTD based?
JOSEPH S CHOW LTD is based in SURREY, BC, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.