Viking Transport Inc
USDOT 300875 · MC-218607 · Petal, Mississippi · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Viking Transport Inc is a corporation based in Petal, Mississippi, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 97 power units and 74 drivers, which ranks it #38 by fleet size among 85 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Mississippi. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 155 times – about 1.6 inspections per power unit. 5.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.0 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, intermodal containers and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Viking Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 300875 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-218607 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1573 Hwy 42, Petal, MS 39465 |
| Phone | (601) 255-0725 |
| First registered | Sep 1, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 17, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 300875.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 49 | 48 | 0 |
| Trailers | 64 | 50 | 0 |
- 0.76 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 5,672,083 miles reported for 2024 – about 58,475 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 54% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 74 CDL drivers; 74 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Mississippi carriers with 50+ units (85).
| Measure | Viking Transport Inc | Same size, US | MS average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 5.7% | 20.5% | 20.2% | 72% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.3% | 3.3% | 2.0% | 61% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.0 | 4.8 | 6.7 | 78% lower than average |
| Inspections | 155 | 155 with a driver check, 140 with a vehicle check, 62 BASIC violations recorded, 138 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 15, 2002) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: water well (130 of 5,000 carriers); coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Viking Transport Inc?
Viking Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 300875 and operating authority MC-218607.
How many trucks does Viking Transport Inc have?
It reports 97 power units (97 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 114 trailers, with 74 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 17, 2025).
Where is Viking Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Petal, Mississippi 39465.
What is the out-of-service rate of Viking Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 5.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.