Vulcraft Carrier Corporation
USDOT 97213 · MC-134681 · Fort Payne, Alabama · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Vulcraft Carrier Corporation is a corporation based in Fort Payne, Alabama, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 194 power units and 97 drivers, which ranks it #32 by fleet size among 127 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Alabama. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 113 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 6.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 2.1 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 metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Vulcraft Carrier Corporation |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 97213 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-134681 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 7205 Gault Avenue North, Fort Payne, AL 35967 |
| Phone | (260) 205-1080 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 97213.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 92 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 350 | 20 | 0 |
- 0.50 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 6,166,886 miles reported for 2025 – about 31,788 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 96% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 97 CDL drivers; 97 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 Alabama carriers with 50+ units (127).
| Measure | Vulcraft Carrier Corporation | Same size, US | AL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 6.3% | 18.8% | 23.1% | 66% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.1 | 4.5 | 6.3 | 54% lower than average |
| Inspections | 113 | 113 with a driver check, 63 with a vehicle check, 15 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 9, 1991) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Vulcraft Carrier Corporation?
Vulcraft Carrier Corporation is registered with USDOT number 97213 and operating authority MC-134681.
How many trucks does Vulcraft Carrier Corporation have?
It reports 194 power units (92 tractors, 5 straight trucks) and 370 trailers, with 97 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 20, 2026).
Where is Vulcraft Carrier Corporation located?
Its registered physical address is in Fort Payne, Alabama 35967.
What is the out-of-service rate of Vulcraft Carrier Corporation?
Over 24 months, 6.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.