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Carrier profile · USDOT 1576130 · MC-683436 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Joseph a Patterson
DBA J PATTERSON TRUCKING
6 power unitsavg 13.6 yrLocal · 2 statesRUSHVILLE, IN50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-683436 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
6Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2021 · 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 registration1919 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo25.0%
▲ 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
13.6 yr
Model years 1997–2021 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
19 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JOSEPH A PATTERSON (USDOT 1576130) 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 $750,000 limit in force from SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 5, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.0% 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 — 4 vehicle-level and 4 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 6 power units and 4 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 4, 2024.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JOSEPH A PATTERSON's USDOT number?
JOSEPH A PATTERSON's USDOT number is 1576130, and its motor carrier number is MC-683436.
Is JOSEPH A PATTERSON authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, JOSEPH A PATTERSON is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JOSEPH A PATTERSON's safety record?
JOSEPH A PATTERSON has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. 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 JOSEPH A PATTERSON's fleet?
JOSEPH A PATTERSON operates 6 power units and 4 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JOSEPH A PATTERSON based?
JOSEPH A PATTERSON is based in RUSHVILLE, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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