Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 1186952 · MC-870173 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Joseph Popa
DBA POPA TRUCKING
2 power unitsavg 7.7 yrLocal · 2 statesSALEM, OH50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-870173 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.7Avg age (yr)
2017–2019 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
USDOT registration2222 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.7 yr
Model years 2017–2019 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JOSEPH POPA (USDOT 1186952) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of 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 PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. effective Jun 11, 2015 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 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 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 20, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 8, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JOSEPH POPA's USDOT number?
JOSEPH POPA's USDOT number is 1186952, and its motor carrier number is MC-870173.
Is JOSEPH POPA authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, JOSEPH POPA is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JOSEPH POPA's safety record?
JOSEPH POPA has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 4 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is JOSEPH POPA's fleet?
JOSEPH POPA operates 2 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JOSEPH POPA based?
JOSEPH POPA is based in SALEM, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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