Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
8 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1178779 · MC-56824 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Penman Services Ltd
8 power unitsavg 6.7 yrRegional · 4 statesKNOX CITY, TX100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-56824 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
11 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.7Avg age (yr)
2006–2026 · 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.
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 23 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2003.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 20 inspections.
USDOT registration2222 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo20.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.7 yr
Model years 2006–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
PENMAN SERVICES LTD (USDOT 1178779) 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 $1,000,000 limit in force from NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. effective Jan 26, 2026 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 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 15 vehicle-level and 16 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 8 power units and 9 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 24, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 17, 2018 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PENMAN SERVICES LTD's USDOT number?
PENMAN SERVICES LTD's USDOT number is 1178779, and its motor carrier number is MC-56824.
Is PENMAN SERVICES LTD authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, PENMAN SERVICES LTD is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PENMAN SERVICES LTD's safety record?
PENMAN SERVICES LTD has a 20.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 20 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 PENMAN SERVICES LTD's fleet?
PENMAN SERVICES LTD operates 8 power units and 9 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PENMAN SERVICES LTD based?
PENMAN SERVICES LTD is based in KNOX CITY, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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