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Carrier profile · USDOT 2050702 · MC-727033 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Flat Rate Inc
51 power unitsavg 4.9 yrRegional · 7 statesBIG STONE CITY, SD100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-727033 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
51Power units
21 observed · MCS-150
13Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · 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 16 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2010.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 42 inspections.
USDOT registration1616 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo16.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.9 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
16 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
FLAT RATE INC (USDOT 2050702) 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 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 26 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 12 vehicle-level and 26 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 3 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 51 power units and 51 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 11, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is FLAT RATE INC's USDOT number?
FLAT RATE INC's USDOT number is 2050702, and its motor carrier number is MC-727033.
Is FLAT RATE INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, FLAT RATE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is FLAT RATE INC's safety record?
FLAT RATE INC has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 42 roadside inspections, with 3 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 FLAT RATE INC's fleet?
FLAT RATE INC operates 51 power units and 51 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is FLAT RATE INC based?
FLAT RATE INC is based in BIG STONE CITY, SD, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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