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Carrier profile · USDOT 3169138 · MC-116855 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
M L BALES TRANSPORTATION LLC
6 power unitsavg 17.3 yrRegional · 4 statesMOUNTAIN VIEW, MO93/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-116855 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
17.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2020 · 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 fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration88 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo28.6%
▲ 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 peersOlder
17.3 yr
Model years 1997–2020 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
8 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2018 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
M L BALES TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 3169138) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Sep 5, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 28.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 11 driver-level — across 4 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 6 power units and 6 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is M L BALES TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number?
M L BALES TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number is 3169138, and its motor carrier number is MC-116855.
Is M L BALES TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, M L BALES TRANSPORTATION LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is M L BALES TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety record?
M L BALES TRANSPORTATION LLC has a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 17 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is M L BALES TRANSPORTATION LLC's fleet?
M L BALES TRANSPORTATION LLC operates 6 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is M L BALES TRANSPORTATION LLC based?
M L BALES TRANSPORTATION LLC is based in MOUNTAIN VIEW, MO, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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