Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 3450956 · MC-1123470 · Updated Jun 30, 2026
SAM CARRIERS INC
2 power unitsavg 6.5 yrRegional · 3 statesSACRAMENTO, CA81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1123470 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.5Avg age (yr)
2017–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 30, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Watch · 2
In good standing · 4
USDOT registration66 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo33.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.5 yr
Model years 2017–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
6 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2020 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SAM CARRIERS INC (USDOT 3450956) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 30, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SOUTHWIND RISK RETENTION GROUP INC effective Apr 26, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 30, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier received 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 30, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 9, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SAM CARRIERS INC's USDOT number?
SAM CARRIERS INC's USDOT number is 3450956, and its motor carrier number is MC-1123470.
Is SAM CARRIERS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 30, 2026, SAM CARRIERS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SAM CARRIERS INC's safety record?
SAM CARRIERS INC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 9 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is SAM CARRIERS INC's fleet?
SAM CARRIERS INC operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SAM CARRIERS INC based?
SAM CARRIERS INC is based in SACRAMENTO, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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