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Carrier profile · USDOT 331796 · MC-208801 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Putnam Trucking Operations Company Inc
33 power unitsavg 12.1 yrNational · 28 statesEFFINGHAM, IL87/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-208801 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
33Power units
63 observed · MCS-150
138Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · 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.
Watch · 2
USDOT registration3737 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo28.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
7 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.1 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
37 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC (USDOT 331796) has a Vektor safety score of 87/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing 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 160 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 84 vehicle-level and 160 driver-level — across 28 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 7 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 33 power units and 34 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 5, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 27, 2018 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC's USDOT number?
PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC's USDOT number is 331796, and its motor carrier number is MC-208801.
Is PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC's safety record?
PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC has a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 248 roadside inspections, with 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 87/100 (tier: clear).
How big is PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC's fleet?
PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC operates 33 power units and 34 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC based?
PUTNAM TRUCKING OPERATIONS COMPANY INC is based in EFFINGHAM, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 28 states.
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