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Carrier profile · USDOT 1306976 · MC-506806 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
RAO BROS INC
4 power unitsavg 3.9 yrRegional · 7 statesBAKERSFIELD, CA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-506806 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.9Avg age (yr)
2020–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 22 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2004.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 32 inspections.
USDOT registration2121 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo12.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.9 yr
Model years 2020–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
21 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
RAO BROS INC (USDOT 1306976) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC effective May 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 8 vehicle-level and 15 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 4 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 24, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is RAO BROS INC's USDOT number?
RAO BROS INC's USDOT number is 1306976, and its motor carrier number is MC-506806.
Is RAO BROS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, RAO BROS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is RAO BROS INC's safety record?
RAO BROS INC has a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 32 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is RAO BROS INC's fleet?
RAO BROS INC operates 4 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is RAO BROS INC based?
RAO BROS INC is based in BAKERSFIELD, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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