Leslie Equipment Company
USDOT 302888 · MC-783149 · Cowen, West Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Leslie Equipment Company is a corporation based in Cowen, West Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 95 power units and 64 drivers, which ranks it #8 by fleet size among 29 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in West Virginia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 59 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 13.6% of vehicle inspections and 6.8% 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 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 3 tow-away), or 3.2 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, machinery, large objects.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Leslie Equipment Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 302888 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-783149 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 6248 Webster Road, Cowen, WV 26206 |
| Phone | (304) 226-3299 |
| First registered | Oct 7, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 302888.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 54 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 26 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.67 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 1,692,652 miles reported for 2025 – about 17,817 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 38 CDL drivers; 19 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 25 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 West Virginia carriers with 50+ units (29).
| Measure | Leslie Equipment Company | Same size, US | WV average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 13.6% | 20.5% | 9.6% | 33% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 6.8% | 3.3% | 2.3% | 103% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.2 | 4.8 | 3.8 | 34% lower than average |
| Inspections | 59 | 59 with a driver check, 44 with a vehicle check, 30 BASIC violations recorded, 9 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Conditional (rated May 17, 1989) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Leslie Equipment Company?
Leslie Equipment Company is registered with USDOT number 302888 and operating authority MC-783149.
How many trucks does Leslie Equipment Company have?
It reports 95 power units (10 tractors, 54 straight trucks) and 26 trailers, with 64 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 31, 2026).
Where is Leslie Equipment Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Cowen, West Virginia 26206.
What is the out-of-service rate of Leslie Equipment Company?
Over 24 months, 13.6% of vehicle inspections and 6.8% 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.