Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
45 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 224549 · MC-196544 ·
Thomas E Puckett Trucking LLC
DBA DRY LAND
45 power unitsavg 9.6 yrNational · 21 statesLEACHVILLE, AR62/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-196544 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
45Power units
33 observed · MCS-150
40Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.6Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
High risk
Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.
Watch · 3
Vehicle out-of-service rate well above average36.0% of vehicle inspections were placed out of service vs the 22.26% national average.Driver out-of-service rate well above average18.3% of driver inspections were placed out of service vs the 6.7% national average.Fatal crash on record1 crash(es) involving a fatality are on this carrier's record.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.6 yr
Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
43 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1982 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
2 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 224549) has a Vektor safety score of 62/100 and a High risk verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract 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 $750,000 limit in force from SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective Feb 11, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 36.0% 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 60 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 25 vehicle-level and 60 driver-level — across 21 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 45 power units and 42 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 3, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 20, 2024 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number?
THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number is 224549, and its motor carrier number is MC-196544.
Is THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC's safety record?
THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC has a 36.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 69 roadside inspections, with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 62/100 (tier: high_risk).
How big is THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC's fleet?
THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC operates 45 power units and 42 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC based?
THOMAS E PUCKETT TRUCKING LLC is based in LEACHVILLE, AR, with roadside inspections recorded across 21 states.
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