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Carrier profile · USDOT 77138 · MC-389403 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Portman Equipment Company
23 power unitsavg 4.9 yrRegional · 4 statesCINCINNATI, OH94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-389403 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
23Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
4.9Avg age (yr)
2013–2024 · 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.
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 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 29 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 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 2013–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
PORTMAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY (USDOT 77138) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 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 $1,000,000 limit in force from THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. effective Aug 4, 2000 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 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 14 vehicle-level and 17 driver-level — across 4 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 23 power units and 23 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 23, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 2, 1987 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PORTMAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY's USDOT number?
PORTMAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY's USDOT number is 77138, and its motor carrier number is MC-389403.
Is PORTMAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, PORTMAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PORTMAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY's safety record?
PORTMAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 29 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is PORTMAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY's fleet?
PORTMAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY operates 23 power units and 23 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PORTMAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY based?
PORTMAN EQUIPMENT COMPANY is based in CINCINNATI, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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