Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 3246880 · MC-1020996 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
TRIPOD TRANSPORTATION INC
2 power unitsavg 6 yrRegional · 6 statesNASHVILLE, TN88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1020996 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.0Avg age (yr)
2019–2021 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration77 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 peersNewer
6 yr
Model years 2019–2021 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
7 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2019 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
TRIPOD TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 3246880) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 28, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 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 Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 6 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 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 Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 6, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TRIPOD TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?
TRIPOD TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 3246880, and its motor carrier number is MC-1020996.
Is TRIPOD TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, TRIPOD TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TRIPOD TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
TRIPOD TRANSPORTATION INC has a 33.3% 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 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is TRIPOD TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?
TRIPOD TRANSPORTATION INC operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TRIPOD TRANSPORTATION INC based?
TRIPOD TRANSPORTATION INC is based in NASHVILLE, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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