Carpenter Co
USDOT 121209 · MC-199598 · Richmond, Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Carpenter Co is a corporation based in Richmond, Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 155 power units and 139 drivers, which ranks it #32 by fleet size among 128 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Virginia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 205 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 11.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 3.9 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, liquids / gases, chemicals.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Carpenter Co |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 121209 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-199598 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5016 Monument Ave, Richmond, VA 23230 |
| Phone | (804) 359-0800 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 3, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 121209.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 150 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,025 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.90 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 6.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 6,871,535 miles reported for 2025 – about 44,332 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 128 CDL drivers; 80 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Virginia carriers with 50+ units (128).
| Measure | Carpenter Co | Same size, US | VA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.8% | 18.8% | 17.4% | 37% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.5% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 81% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.9 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 14% lower than average |
| Inspections | 205 | 205 with a driver check, 110 with a vehicle check, 88 BASIC violations recorded, 6 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Carpenter Co?
Carpenter Co is registered with USDOT number 121209 and operating authority MC-199598.
How many trucks does Carpenter Co have?
It reports 155 power units (150 tractors, 5 straight trucks) and 1,025 trailers, with 139 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 3, 2026).
Where is Carpenter Co located?
Its registered physical address is in Richmond, Virginia 23230.
What is the out-of-service rate of Carpenter Co?
Over 24 months, 11.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.