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Carrier profile · USDOT 1517698 · MC-567741 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
David Lenhart & Son Express LLC
DBA DLS EXPRESS
5 power unitsavg 11.6 yrLocal · 2 statesTHURMONT, MD50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-567741 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.6Avg age (yr)
2005–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
USDOT registration2020 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo33.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.6 yr
Model years 2005–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
20 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
DAVID LENHART & SON EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 1517698) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common 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 WEST CASUALTY CO. effective May 22, 2013 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 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 Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 2 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 5 power units and 5 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 10, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 17, 2008 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DAVID LENHART & SON EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number?
DAVID LENHART & SON EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number is 1517698, and its motor carrier number is MC-567741.
Is DAVID LENHART & SON EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, DAVID LENHART & SON EXPRESS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DAVID LENHART & SON EXPRESS LLC's safety record?
DAVID LENHART & SON EXPRESS LLC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 4 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is DAVID LENHART & SON EXPRESS LLC's fleet?
DAVID LENHART & SON EXPRESS LLC operates 5 power units and 5 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DAVID LENHART & SON EXPRESS LLC based?
DAVID LENHART & SON EXPRESS LLC is based in THURMONT, MD, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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