Carrier profile · USDOT 729449 · MC-706457 · Updated Jun 13, 2026

PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION

185 power unitsavg 8.1 yrRegional · 5 statesFRESNO, CA70/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-706457 INACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
185Power units
80 observed · MCS-150
18Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.1Avg age (yr)
2002–2026 · vPIC
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 28 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageNo active operating authority
USDOT registration28 yr registered
No active authority
Insurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on record
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo11.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal4
9 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

185 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.1 yr

Model years 2002–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

28 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1998 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION.

PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION (USDOT 729449) has a Vektor safety score of 70/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.

It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Jun 13, 2026.

Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier received 210 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 182 vehicle-level and 199 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier has 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 4 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.

It reports 185 power units and 149 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 30, 2026.

It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

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Frequently asked

What is PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION's USDOT number?

PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION's USDOT number is 729449, and its motor carrier number is MC-706457.

Is PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION authorized to operate?

As of Jun 13, 2026, PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION's safety record?

PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION has a 11.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 333 roadside inspections, with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 70/100 (tier: review).

How big is PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION's fleet?

PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION operates 185 power units and 149 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION based?

PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION is based in FRESNO, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.

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