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Carrier profile · USDOT 4347876 · MC-1699605 · Updated Aug 16, 2026
Penn Freight Express Co
8 power unitsavg 4.4 yrRegional · 5 statesMC LEANSVILLE, NC48/100
CARRIER INACTIVEMC-1699605 INACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
4 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.4Avg age (yr)
2018–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 16, 2026
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
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USDOT registration inactiveThe USDOT record is flagged inactive — the carrier may not be authorized to operate.No active operating authorityNo active common, contract, or broker authority is on file for a for-hire carrier.Driver out-of-service rate well above average100.0% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.
In good standing · 1
USDOT registration11 yr registered
No active authorityInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle 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
4.4 yr
Model years 2018–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityNew
1 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2025 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO (USDOT 4347876) has a Vektor safety score of 48/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier has no active for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 16, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Aug 16, 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 Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 16, 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 Aug 16, 2026.
It reports 8 power units and 8 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 29, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 16, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO's USDOT number?
PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO's USDOT number is 4347876, and its motor carrier number is MC-1699605.
Is PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO authorized to operate?
As of Aug 16, 2026, PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO is inactive in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO's safety record?
PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 48/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO's fleet?
PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO operates 8 power units and 8 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO based?
PENN FREIGHT EXPRESS CO is based in MC LEANSVILLE, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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