Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
309 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 248283 · MC-171569 ·
Car Transport Inc
309 power unitsavg 6 yrNational · 20 statesBURLESON, TX88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-171569 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
309Power units
131 observed · MCS-150
131Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.0Avg age (yr)
2005–2026 · vPIC
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Clear to load
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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 42 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1984.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 365 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
6 yr
Model years 2005–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
42 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
117 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
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Verification summary
CAR TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 248283) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Oct 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 18.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 240 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 143 vehicle-level and 240 driver-level — across 20 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 5 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 309 power units and 231 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 3, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 19, 2003 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CAR TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?
CAR TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 248283, and its motor carrier number is MC-171569.
Is CAR TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. CAR TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CAR TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
CAR TRANSPORT INC has a 18.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 365 roadside inspections, with 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is CAR TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
CAR TRANSPORT INC operates 309 power units and 231 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CAR TRANSPORT INC based?
CAR TRANSPORT INC is based in BURLESON, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 20 states.
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