Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 377638 · MC-225752 ·
Friend Freightways Inc
1 power unitavg 5.6 yrMulti-region · 14 statesFRIEND, NE88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-225752 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
21 observed · MCS-150
23Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.6Avg age (yr)
2007–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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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 37 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1990.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 92 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.6 yr
Model years 2007–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
36 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
31 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
FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC (USDOT 377638) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 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 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 $750,000 limit in force from SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 5, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% 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 37 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 17 vehicle-level and 37 driver-level — across 14 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 5 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Aug 18, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Oct 31, 2017 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC's USDOT number?
FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC's USDOT number is 377638, and its motor carrier number is MC-225752.
Is FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC's safety record?
FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 92 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC's fleet?
FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC based?
FRIEND FREIGHTWAYS INC is based in FRIEND, NE, with roadside inspections recorded across 14 states.
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