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Carrier profile · USDOT 1506511 · MC-565182 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
M5 Inc
68 power unitsavg 13.5 yrLocal · 2 statesVALPARAISO, IN94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-565182 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
68Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.5Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · 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 20 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2006.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 18 inspections.
USDOT registration2020 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo22.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.5 yr
Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
20 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
M5 INC (USDOT 1506511) 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 FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 15, 2016 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 22.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 11 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 2 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 68 power units and 24 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 30, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 12, 2007 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is M5 INC's USDOT number?
M5 INC's USDOT number is 1506511, and its motor carrier number is MC-565182.
Is M5 INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, M5 INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is M5 INC's safety record?
M5 INC has a 22.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 18 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is M5 INC's fleet?
M5 INC operates 68 power units and 24 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is M5 INC based?
M5 INC is based in VALPARAISO, IN, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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