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Carrier profile · USDOT 2516 · MC-281716 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Barton Solvents Inc
107 power unitsavg 8.2 yrMulti-region · 14 statesDES MOINES, IA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-281716 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
107Power units
63 observed · MCS-150
83Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
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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 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 252 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo8.6%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.2 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BARTON SOLVENTS INC (USDOT 2516) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 1, 2014 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 8.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 159 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 140 vehicle-level and 159 driver-level — across 14 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 107 power units and 77 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 20, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Mar 1, 2010 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BARTON SOLVENTS INC's USDOT number?
BARTON SOLVENTS INC's USDOT number is 2516, and its motor carrier number is MC-281716.
Is BARTON SOLVENTS INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, BARTON SOLVENTS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BARTON SOLVENTS INC's safety record?
BARTON SOLVENTS INC has a 8.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 252 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BARTON SOLVENTS INC's fleet?
BARTON SOLVENTS INC operates 107 power units and 77 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BARTON SOLVENTS INC based?
BARTON SOLVENTS INC is based in DES MOINES, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 14 states.
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