Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
12 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 151029 · MC-215272 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Dixon Valve & Coupling Co
12 power unitsavg 16.1 yrLocal · 2 statesCHESTERTOWN, MD100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-215272 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
12Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
16.1Avg age (yr)
1998–2017 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 10 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo12.5%
▼ 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
16.1 yr
Model years 1998–2017 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
DIXON VALVE & COUPLING CO (USDOT 151029) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 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 $750,000 limit in force from TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY effective Jun 30, 2018 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 8 vehicle-level and 9 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 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 Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 12 power units and 23 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 3, 2024.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DIXON VALVE & COUPLING CO's USDOT number?
DIXON VALVE & COUPLING CO's USDOT number is 151029, and its motor carrier number is MC-215272.
Is DIXON VALVE & COUPLING CO authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, DIXON VALVE & COUPLING CO is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DIXON VALVE & COUPLING CO's safety record?
DIXON VALVE & COUPLING CO has a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 10 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DIXON VALVE & COUPLING CO's fleet?
DIXON VALVE & COUPLING CO operates 12 power units and 23 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DIXON VALVE & COUPLING CO based?
DIXON VALVE & COUPLING CO is based in CHESTERTOWN, MD, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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