Professional Courier & Newspaper Distribution
USDOT 729449 · MC-706457 · Fresno, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Professional Courier & Newspaper Distribution is a company based in Fresno, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 185 power units and 149 drivers, which ranks it #122 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 205 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 9.7% of vehicle inspections and 4.6% 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 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 4.3 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, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Professional Courier & Newspaper Distribution |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 729449 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-706457 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 408 South Teilman Avenue, Fresno, CA 93706 |
| Phone | (559) 496-3370 |
| First registered | Feb 11, 1998 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 729449.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 155 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 60 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.81 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 6,740,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 36,432 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 41 CDL drivers; 149 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 California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | Professional Courier & Newsp | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 9.7% | 18.8% | 13.6% | 49% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.6% | 2.6% | 2.8% | 76% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.3 | 4.5 | 2.8 | about average |
| Inspections | 205 | 196 with a driver check, 176 with a vehicle check, 140 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| 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 Professional Courier & Newspaper Distribution?
Professional Courier & Newspaper Distribution is registered with USDOT number 729449 and operating authority MC-706457.
How many trucks does Professional Courier & Newspaper Distribution have?
It reports 185 power units (30 tractors, 155 straight trucks) and 60 trailers, with 149 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 30, 2026).
Where is Professional Courier & Newspaper Distribution located?
Its registered physical address is in Fresno, California 93706.
What is the out-of-service rate of Professional Courier & Newspaper Distribution?
Over 24 months, 9.7% of vehicle inspections and 4.6% 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.