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Carrier profile · USDOT 17328 · MC-163715 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Joseph P Carrara & Sons Inc
36 power unitsavg 9.3 yrRegional · 5 statesN CLARENDON, VT84/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-163715 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
36Power units
23 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.3Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Watch · 2
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 67 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo13.3%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.3 yr
Model years 2000–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JOSEPH P CARRARA & SONS INC (USDOT 17328) has a Vektor safety score of 84/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. effective Jul 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 13.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 38 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 15 vehicle-level and 38 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 36 power units and 35 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 3, 2024.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 5, 1985 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JOSEPH P CARRARA & SONS INC's USDOT number?
JOSEPH P CARRARA & SONS INC's USDOT number is 17328, and its motor carrier number is MC-163715.
Is JOSEPH P CARRARA & SONS INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, JOSEPH P CARRARA & SONS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JOSEPH P CARRARA & SONS INC's safety record?
JOSEPH P CARRARA & SONS INC has a 13.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 67 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 84/100 (tier: review).
How big is JOSEPH P CARRARA & SONS INC's fleet?
JOSEPH P CARRARA & SONS INC operates 36 power units and 35 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JOSEPH P CARRARA & SONS INC based?
JOSEPH P CARRARA & SONS INC is based in N CLARENDON, VT, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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