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Carrier profile · USDOT 654332 · MC-302990 · Updated 06/13/2026

SAM BAIRD INC

1 power unitsavg 11.8 yrRegional · 3 statesLAFOLLETTE, TN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-302990 ACTIVE
Verified linkscomcast.netFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2023 · vPIC
Call dispatch(865) 607-6860Email dispatchSam72154@comcast.net

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority29 yr active
since 1996
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo100.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

11.8 yr

Model years 1997–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

29 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 29-yr authority, 100% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is SAM BAIRD INC safe to work with?

Is SAM BAIRD INC safe to load? SAM BAIRD INC (USDOT 654332, MC-302990) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in LAFOLLETTE, TN, operating 1 power unit and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 29 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 6 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 100.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
SBSAM BAIRD INC 74
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Frequently asked

What is SAM BAIRD INC's USDOT number?

SAM BAIRD INC's USDOT number is 654332, and its motor carrier number is MC-302990.

Is SAM BAIRD INC authorized to operate?

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

What is SAM BAIRD INC's safety record?

SAM BAIRD INC has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is SAM BAIRD INC's fleet?

SAM BAIRD INC operates 1 power unit and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SAM BAIRD INC based?

SAM BAIRD INC is based in LAFOLLETTE, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.