Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
11 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Link Specialized IncUSDOT 1342698PINCKNEYVILLE, IL
Carrier profile
Link Specialized Inc
- USDOT
- 1342698
- MC
- 517224
DBA BARR SPECIALIZED INC
Inspected in 10 jurisdictionsPINCKNEYVILLE, IL
CARRIER ACTIVE
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
11Reported power
9 seen in inspections
10Trailers seen
Inspection records
11.4Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.Multiple injury crashes
Multiple injury crashes
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.21 years since first USDOT registrationFMCSA registration record dates to 2005.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 40 inspections.
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
11Reported power
9 seen in inspections
10Trailers seen
Inspection records
11.4Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
11.4 yr
Model years 1998–2026. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
21 yr registered
USDOT record added in 2005. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
2 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
LINK SPECIALIZED INC (USDOT 1342698) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. effective May 22, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 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. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier received 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 18 driver-level — across 10 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 12, 2026.
It reports 11 power units and 9 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 24, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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What is LINK SPECIALIZED INC's USDOT number?
LINK SPECIALIZED INC's USDOT number is 1342698, and its motor carrier number is MC-517224.
Is LINK SPECIALIZED INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. LINK SPECIALIZED INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: Active; Contract: None; Broker: None.
What is LINK SPECIALIZED INC's safety record?
LINK SPECIALIZED INC has a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 40 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is LINK SPECIALIZED INC's fleet?
LINK SPECIALIZED INC operates 11 power units and 9 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is LINK SPECIALIZED INC based?
LINK SPECIALIZED INC is based in PINCKNEYVILLE, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 10 jurisdictions.