Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
354 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 237360 · MC-169607 ·
Horizon Freight System Inc
354 power unitsavg 13.5 yrNational · 25 statesCLEVELAND, OH74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-169607 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
354Power units
194 observed · MCS-150
227Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.5Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.5 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
43 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1983 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
40 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
HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC (USDOT 237360) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and 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 $4,000,000 limit in force from OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 1, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 34.1% 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 314 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 208 vehicle-level and 314 driver-level — across 25 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 20 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 354 power units and 354 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 30, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 1, 2014 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's USDOT number?
HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's USDOT number is 237360, and its motor carrier number is MC-169607.
Is HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's safety record?
HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC has a 34.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 489 roadside inspections, with 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC's fleet?
HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC operates 354 power units and 354 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC based?
HORIZON FREIGHT SYSTEM INC is based in CLEVELAND, OH, with roadside inspections recorded across 25 states.
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