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Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 2982863 · MC-22898 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
ZAPATA TRANSPORT CORP
1 power unitavg 14.8 yrRegional · 4 statesNORTH ARLINGTON, NJ94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-22898 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.8Avg age (yr)
1999–2024 · 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.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate above average
In good standing · 4
USDOT registration99 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 peersOlder
14.8 yr
Model years 1999–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
9 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2017 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ZAPATA TRANSPORT CORP (USDOT 2982863) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 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 $750,000 limit in force from AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 19, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 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 Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 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 Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 31, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ZAPATA TRANSPORT CORP's USDOT number?
ZAPATA TRANSPORT CORP's USDOT number is 2982863, and its motor carrier number is MC-22898.
Is ZAPATA TRANSPORT CORP authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, ZAPATA TRANSPORT CORP is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ZAPATA TRANSPORT CORP's safety record?
ZAPATA TRANSPORT CORP has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ZAPATA TRANSPORT CORP's fleet?
ZAPATA TRANSPORT CORP operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ZAPATA TRANSPORT CORP based?
ZAPATA TRANSPORT CORP is based in NORTH ARLINGTON, NJ, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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