Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
44 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1106765 · MC-455378 ·
Cardinal Transport Inc
44 power unitsavg 6.6 yrRegional · 7 statesSIMPSONVILLE, SC94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-455378 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
44Power units
40 observed · MCS-150
52Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.6Avg age (yr)
2004–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
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 24 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 149 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.6 yr
Model years 2004–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
23 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 1106765) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $2,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 6.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 96 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 15 vehicle-level and 96 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 44 power units and 34 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 20, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 6, 2005 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number?
CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC's USDOT number is 1106765, and its motor carrier number is MC-455378.
Is CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC's safety record?
CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC has a 6.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 149 roadside inspections, with 3 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 CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC's fleet?
CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC operates 44 power units and 34 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC based?
CARDINAL TRANSPORT INC is based in SIMPSONVILLE, SC, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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