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Carrier profile · USDOT 272811 · MC-177994 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC
95 power unitsavg 9.9 yrNational · 26 statesSAVAGE, MN48/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-177994 INACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
95Power units
91 observed · MCS-150
152Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.9Avg age (yr)
2004–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Established 40 yearsNo active operating authority
Watch · 4
No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Vehicle out-of-service rate above average28.0% vs the 22.26% national average.Fatal crash on record8 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.Reincarnated carrier — prior authority revokedFMCSA links this carrier to a previously revoked operating authority — the classic chameleon-carrier pattern. Verify it is not evading an enforcement history.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration4040 yr registered
No active authorityInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo28.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal88
9 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.9 yr
Model years 2004–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityFlagged
40 yr unchanged
Linked to a previously revoked authority — verify before tendering.
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Verification summary
TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC (USDOT 272811) has a Vektor safety score of 48/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 28.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 205 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 100 vehicle-level and 205 driver-level — across 26 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 8 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 95 power units and 95 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 9, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 29, 2009 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC's USDOT number?
TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC's USDOT number is 272811, and its motor carrier number is MC-177994.
Is TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC's safety record?
TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC has a 28.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 470 roadside inspections, with 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 48/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC's fleet?
TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC operates 95 power units and 95 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC based?
TRANSPORT DESIGNS INC is based in SAVAGE, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 26 states.
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