Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
26 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 224549 · MC-196544 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Thomas E Puckett Trucking LLC
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26 power unitsavg 10 yrNational · 20 statesLEACHVILLE, AR62/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-196544 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
26Power units
33 observed · MCS-150
40Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
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Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average36.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average18.3% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Fatal crash on record1 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
USDOT registration4343 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo36.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
4 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
43 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1982 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 224549) has a Vektor safety score of 62/100 and a High risk 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 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective Feb 11, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 36.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 60 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 25 vehicle-level and 60 driver-level — across 20 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 26 power units and 25 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 20, 2024 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number?
THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number is 224549, and its motor carrier number is MC-196544.
Is THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC's safety record?
THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC has a 36.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 67 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC's fleet?
THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC operates 26 power units and 25 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC based?
THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC is based in LEACHVILLE, AR, with roadside inspections recorded across 20 states.
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