Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
14 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 739428 · MC-331698 ·
The Padded Wagon Inc
DBA THE PADDED WAGON OF NJ INC
14 power unitsavg 6.1 yrRegional · 7 statesBRANCHVILLE, NJ100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-331698 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
14Power units
8 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.1Avg age (yr)
1999–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
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 28 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1998.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 21 inspections.
USDOT registration2828 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 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
6.1 yr
Model years 1999–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
28 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1998 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
THE PADDED WAGON INC (USDOT 739428) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from MILFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 18, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 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. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 14 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 14 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 23, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 8, 2023 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is THE PADDED WAGON INC's USDOT number?
THE PADDED WAGON INC's USDOT number is 739428, and its motor carrier number is MC-331698.
Is THE PADDED WAGON INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. THE PADDED WAGON INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is THE PADDED WAGON INC's safety record?
THE PADDED WAGON INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 21 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is THE PADDED WAGON INC's fleet?
THE PADDED WAGON INC operates 14 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is THE PADDED WAGON INC based?
THE PADDED WAGON INC is based in BRANCHVILLE, NJ, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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