What the lookup shows
| Item | What it means |
|---|---|
| Operating status | Whether the USDOT registration is active. Interstate carriers also need operating authority, and FMCSA can order a carrier out of service. |
| Fleet size | Power units (trucks and tractors) and drivers, as reported by the carrier on its MCS-150 form. |
| Inspections (24 months) | Roadside inspections recorded against the company's USDOT number. |
| Out-of-service rate | The share of inspections where a driver or vehicle was ordered off the road until a serious problem was fixed. Compare it with the national average. |
| Crashes (24 months) | Crashes reported by states that meet the federal reporting threshold: a death, an injury treated away from the scene, or a vehicle towed away. A reported crash isn't a finding of fault. |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory, Conditional or Unsatisfactory, from an FMCSA compliance review. Most carriers are unrated. See how to read a safety rating. |
Where to find a USDOT number
Interstate trucks must display the carrier's name and USDOT number on both sides of the power unit. You'll also find it on the Texas crash report, a bill of lading, or the driver's paperwork. Read how to look up a truck's DOT number and owner.
Data sources
Company details, inspections and crashes come from FMCSA's public Company Census, Vehicle Inspection and Crash files. Results are refreshed weekly. For official records, confirm on FMCSA's SAFER Company Snapshot.