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Carrier profile · USDOT 1506511 · MC-565182 · Updated 06/13/2026

M5 INC

68 power unitsavg 13.5 yrLocal · 2 statesVALPARAISO, IN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-565182 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
68Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.5Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Operating authority20 yr active
since 2006
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo22.2%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
3 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

68 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

13.5 yr

Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

20 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 20-yr authority, 22% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is M5 INC safe to work with?

Is M5 INC safe to load? M5 INC (USDOT 1506511, MC-565182) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in VALPARAISO, IN, operating 68 power units and 24 drivers. Operating authority has been active 20 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 18 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 22.2% (below the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (94/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is M5 INC's USDOT number?

M5 INC's USDOT number is 1506511, and its motor carrier number is MC-565182.

Is M5 INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, M5 INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is M5 INC's safety record?

M5 INC has a 22.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 18 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).

How big is M5 INC's fleet?

M5 INC operates 68 power units and 24 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is M5 INC based?

M5 INC is based in VALPARAISO, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.