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Carrier profile · USDOT 257540 · MC-163804 · Updated Jul 3, 2026
Louisville Cartage Company LLC
17 power unitsavg 9 yrRegional · 4 statesLOUISVILLE, KY88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-163804 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
17Power units
13 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 3, 2026
Clear to load
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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 41 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1985.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 30 inspections.
USDOT registration4141 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo20.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
41 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC (USDOT 257540) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from EMERALD BAY SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 31, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 20.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier received 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 10 vehicle-level and 21 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 3, 2026.
It reports 17 power units and 17 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 12, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jan 11, 2008 in the federal record refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC's USDOT number?
LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC's USDOT number is 257540, and its motor carrier number is MC-163804.
Is LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 3, 2026, LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC's safety record?
LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC has a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 30 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC's fleet?
LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC operates 17 power units and 17 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC based?
LOUISVILLE CARTAGE COMPANY LLC is based in LOUISVILLE, KY, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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