Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 387776 · MC-980244 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
The H J Poist Gas Company Inc
DBA POIST GAS COMPANY
10 power unitsavg 6.5 yrLocal · 2 statesLAUREL, MD100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-980244 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONALHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.5Avg age (yr)
2006–2025 · 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 · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 36 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1990.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 27 inspections.
USDOT registration3636 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$4M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
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 2006–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
36 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
THE H J POIST GAS COMPANY INC (USDOT 387776) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $4,000,000 limit in force from HOUSTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 30, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 21 vehicle-level and 21 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 10 power units and 16 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 19, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Feb 17, 1994 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is THE H J POIST GAS COMPANY INC's USDOT number?
THE H J POIST GAS COMPANY INC's USDOT number is 387776, and its motor carrier number is MC-980244.
Is THE H J POIST GAS COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, THE H J POIST GAS COMPANY INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is THE H J POIST GAS COMPANY INC's safety record?
THE H J POIST GAS COMPANY INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 27 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is THE H J POIST GAS COMPANY INC's fleet?
THE H J POIST GAS COMPANY INC operates 10 power units and 16 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is THE H J POIST GAS COMPANY INC based?
THE H J POIST GAS COMPANY INC is based in LAUREL, MD, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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