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Carrier profile · USDOT 2913600 · MC-1497744 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Cste Inc
9 power unitsavg 5 yrLocal · 2 statesNEWPORT NEWS, VA76/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1497744 ACTIVEHAZMATUNDELIVERABLE ADDRESS
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
9Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
5.0Avg age (yr)
2021–2021 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Driver out-of-service rate well above average20.0% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Undeliverable physical addressFMCSA mail to this carrier's physical address was returned undeliverable — a common shell-carrier signal. Verify the address before tendering.
USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
Crashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5 yr
Model years 2021–2021 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CSTE INC (USDOT 2913600) has a Vektor safety score of 76/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has no active BIPD insurance filing in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 9 power units and 9 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 30, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CSTE INC's USDOT number?
CSTE INC's USDOT number is 2913600, and its motor carrier number is MC-1497744.
Is CSTE INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, CSTE INC is inactive in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CSTE INC's safety record?
CSTE INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 76/100 (tier: review).
How big is CSTE INC's fleet?
CSTE INC operates 9 power units and 9 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CSTE INC based?
CSTE INC is based in NEWPORT NEWS, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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