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Carrier profile · USDOT 2005996 · MC-970216 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Owen and Sons Inc
DBA HENDERSONVILLE METAL RECYCLERS AND EZ ROLL OFF CONTAINERS
8 power unitsavg 4 yrLocal · 1 statesHENDERSONVILLE, NC100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-970216 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
4.0Avg age (yr)
2016–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 16 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2010.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 8 inspections.No reported crashesNo DOT-reportable crashes are on this carrier's record.
USDOT registration1616 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo20.0%
▼ 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 peersNewer
4 yr
Model years 2016–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
16 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
OWEN AND SONS INC (USDOT 2005996) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common 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 ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE effective Dec 20, 2016 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 20.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 6 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 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 Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 8 power units and 6 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 9, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is OWEN AND SONS INC's USDOT number?
OWEN AND SONS INC's USDOT number is 2005996, and its motor carrier number is MC-970216.
Is OWEN AND SONS INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, OWEN AND SONS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is OWEN AND SONS INC's safety record?
OWEN AND SONS INC has a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is OWEN AND SONS INC's fleet?
OWEN AND SONS INC operates 8 power units and 6 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is OWEN AND SONS INC based?
OWEN AND SONS INC is based in HENDERSONVILLE, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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