Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
29 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 12809 · MC-148055 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
L & B Cartage Inc
29 power unitsavg 10.3 yrRegional · 3 statesSAGINAW, MI74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-148055 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
29Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.3Avg age (yr)
1998–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo45.5%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.3 yr
Model years 1998–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
L & B CARTAGE INC (USDOT 12809) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INS CO. OF HAWAII, INC. effective Nov 6, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 45.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 11 vehicle-level and 12 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 29 power units and 18 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 2, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 11, 2004 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is L & B CARTAGE INC's USDOT number?
L & B CARTAGE INC's USDOT number is 12809, and its motor carrier number is MC-148055.
Is L & B CARTAGE INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, L & B CARTAGE INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is L & B CARTAGE INC's safety record?
L & B CARTAGE INC has a 45.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 24 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is L & B CARTAGE INC's fleet?
L & B CARTAGE INC operates 29 power units and 18 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is L & B CARTAGE INC based?
L & B CARTAGE INC is based in SAGINAW, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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