Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
33 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2451293 · MC-846202 ·
Cold Way Transportation LLC
33 power unitsavg 6.5 yrMulti-region · 12 statesEL PASO, TX82/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-846202 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
33Power units
35 observed · MCS-150
46Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.5Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · 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 peersTypical
6.5 yr
Model years 2000–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
12 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2013 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
103 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
COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 2451293) has a Vektor safety score of 82/100 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 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 MS TRANSVERSE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 14, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 6.8% 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 86 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 44 vehicle-level and 86 driver-level — across 12 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 5 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 33 power units and 38 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 7, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Jun 7, 2023 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number?
COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number is 2451293, and its motor carrier number is MC-846202.
Is COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety record?
COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC has a 6.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 156 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).
How big is COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC's fleet?
COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC operates 33 power units and 38 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC based?
COLD WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC is based in EL PASO, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 12 states.
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