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Carrier profile · USDOT 169302 · MC-301848 · Updated Aug 23, 2026
Oats Inc
DBA OATS TRANSIT
0 power unitsavg 8.6 yrLocal · 1 statesCOLUMBIA, MO94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-301848 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
31 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.6Avg age (yr)
2003–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 23, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
In good standing · 5
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 84 inspections.No BASIC safety alertsNo FMCSA intervention thresholds are currently exceeded.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1.5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo8.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
20 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.6 yr
Model years 2003–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
OATS INC (USDOT 169302) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 23, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,500,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 1, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 23, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 8.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
The carrier received 49 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 49 vehicle-level and 9 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
The carrier has 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 23, 2026.
It reports 0 power units and 411 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 5, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 19, 2006 in the federal record refreshed Aug 23, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is OATS INC's USDOT number?
OATS INC's USDOT number is 169302, and its motor carrier number is MC-301848.
Is OATS INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 23, 2026, OATS INC is inactive in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is OATS INC's safety record?
OATS INC has a 8.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 84 roadside inspections, with 20 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 OATS INC's fleet?
OATS INC operates 0 power units and 411 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is OATS INC based?
OATS INC is based in COLUMBIA, MO, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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