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Carrier profile · USDOT 260974 · MC-175570 · Updated Jul 3, 2026
PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC
268 power unitsavg 7.8 yrRegional · 5 statesREINBECK, IA74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-175570 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
268Power units
68 observed · MCS-150
47Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
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USDOT registration4141 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$2M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo38.1%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
15 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.8 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
41 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1985 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC (USDOT 260974) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $2,000,000 limit in force from GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 1, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 38.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier received 99 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 42 vehicle-level and 85 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
The carrier has 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 3, 2026.
It reports 268 power units and 344 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 9, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 29, 1986 in the federal record refreshed Jul 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC's USDOT number?
PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC's USDOT number is 260974, and its motor carrier number is MC-175570.
Is PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 3, 2026, PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC's safety record?
PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC has a 38.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 143 roadside inspections, with 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC's fleet?
PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC operates 268 power units and 344 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC based?
PETERSON CONTRACTORS INC is based in REINBECK, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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