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Carrier profile · USDOT 173423 · MC-222454 · Updated 06/30/2026

Z LINE LTD

30 power unitsavg 4.3 yrNational · 18 statesTAMA, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-222454 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkszlineltd.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
30Power units
22 observed · MCS-150
26Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.3Avg age (yr)
2014–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(641) 484-6211Email dispatchrandy@zlineltd.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-30

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo25.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal3
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

30 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.3 yr

Model years 2014–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 52-yr authority, 25% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is Z LINE LTD safe to work with?

Is Z LINE LTD safe to load? Z LINE LTD (USDOT 173423, MC-222454) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in TAMA, IA, operating 30 power units and 27 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 40 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 25.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-30.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-30
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Frequently asked

What is Z LINE LTD's USDOT number?

Z LINE LTD's USDOT number is 173423, and its motor carrier number is MC-222454.

Is Z LINE LTD authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-30, Z LINE LTD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is Z LINE LTD's safety record?

Z LINE LTD has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 40 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is Z LINE LTD's fleet?

Z LINE LTD operates 30 power units and 27 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is Z LINE LTD based?

Z LINE LTD is based in TAMA, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 18 states.