Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 29260 · MC-1676670 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Owen Industries Inc
DBA FR8 THE FREIGHT COMPANY
33 power unitsavg 13.2 yrRegional · 7 statesCARTER LAKE, IA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1676670 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
33Power units
32 observed · MCS-150
24Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.2Avg age (yr)
1997–2022 · 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.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
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 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 82 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 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 peersOlder
13.2 yr
Model years 1997–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
OWEN INDUSTRIES INC (USDOT 29260) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common 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 THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. effective Feb 11, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 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 Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 62 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 25 vehicle-level and 62 driver-level — across 7 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 33 power units and 21 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 8, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 9, 2025 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is OWEN INDUSTRIES INC's USDOT number?
OWEN INDUSTRIES INC's USDOT number is 29260, and its motor carrier number is MC-1676670.
Is OWEN INDUSTRIES INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, OWEN INDUSTRIES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is OWEN INDUSTRIES INC's safety record?
OWEN INDUSTRIES INC has a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 82 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is OWEN INDUSTRIES INC's fleet?
OWEN INDUSTRIES INC operates 33 power units and 21 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is OWEN INDUSTRIES INC based?
OWEN INDUSTRIES INC is based in CARTER LAKE, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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