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Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 184993 · MC-259274 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Carter Horner
DBA HORNER GRAIN & TRUCKING
3 power unitsavg 4.1 yrRegional · 3 statesHUDSON, SD100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-259274 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.1Avg age (yr)
2006–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
Crashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.1 yr
Model years 2006–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CARTER HORNER (USDOT 184993) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Oct 26, 1992 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 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 Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 3 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 12, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CARTER HORNER's USDOT number?
CARTER HORNER's USDOT number is 184993, and its motor carrier number is MC-259274.
Is CARTER HORNER authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, CARTER HORNER is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CARTER HORNER's safety record?
CARTER HORNER has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8 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 CARTER HORNER's fleet?
CARTER HORNER operates 3 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CARTER HORNER based?
CARTER HORNER is based in HUDSON, SD, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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