Peoples Cartage INC
Canton, OH
Peoples Cartage INC is an active carrier & broker based in Canton, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 71811 and MC 123685. It reports 11 power units and 10 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 3 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reported crash.
- USDOT
- 71811
- MC
- 123685
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Carrier & Broker
- Operation
- Interstate
- Based in
- Canton, OH
- Power units
- 11
- Drivers
- 10
- Inspections (24 mo)
- 3
- Crashes (24 mo)
- 1
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 0% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Safety rating
- S
Profile data updated Oct 7, 2026
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
11
Power Units
10
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: January 2027 (set by USDOT 71811's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed May 28, 2025.
- Registered with FMCSA in June 1974, about 52 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 327,437 fleet miles in 2024, about 29,800 miles per power unit.
- 1,350 other USDOT registrations list Canton, OH as their physical address.
Equipment
What Peoples Cartage INC runs, and the government record each item comes from (5 of its VINs decoded):
- Tractor-Trailer Seen at inspections 3 truck tractors and 2 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 11 | 0 | 0 | 11 |
| Trailers | 42 | 0 | 0 | 42 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Peoples Cartage INC is authorized to transport the following 10 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 10
MCS-150 Mileage: 327,437 miles (2024)
Driver Information
10
Total Drivers
10
CDL Drivers
10
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by PEOPLES CARTAGE INC
3 trucks and 2 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Dec 8, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc), Hyundai Translead Trailers. Equipment breakdown: 3 TRUCK TRACTOR, 2 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 60% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 40% |
Trailers (2 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 2 |
| Vanguard National | 1 |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (3 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 3 | 60% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 1 | 20% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 1 | 20% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (5)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3AKJHHDR6NSMT0574 | 3134852 | IN | 2022 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 5V8VC5326GM603512 | TQM7527 | OH | 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Semi-trailer | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 3AKJHHFG5NSNJ4476 | PWT6918 | OH | 2022 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| 3AKJHHFG0NSNA1582 | PWR3162 | OH | 2022 Freightliner | Truck Tractor | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 3H3V532K8NS059081 | TSD1326 | OH | 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Semi-trailer | 1 | Mar 2025 |
Plates registered in 2 states: OH (4) · IN (1)
Recent active vehicles (5 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
Dispatch Services in OH
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
3
Inspections
24 months
1
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+27.1%)
✓ Better than national average (-22.9%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/08/2025 | KY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/13/2025 | OH | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/13/2025 | US | Full | 1 | 1 |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Filed — amount not reported
ILLINOIS UNION INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | TRK 3888582 | $1 Million | 09/01/2024 |
| Cargo | ILLINOIS UNION INSURANCE COMPANY | 34 | D37376875 | — | 04/01/2010 |
View Insurance History (19 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 823MXG80746565 | 01/01/2000 | 12/05/2002 | TERM/CANCL | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | SLR3453840 | 04/03/1983 | 11/26/2008 | CANCEL | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 8-23 XCG 031 361 32 | 06/01/1999 | 11/15/2007 | CANCEL | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK3888582 | 09/01/2007 | 10/03/2014 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK3888582 | 09/01/2014 | 09/01/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK3888582 | 09/01/2007 | 09/01/2014 | TERM/REPL | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK3888582 | 09/01/2005 | 09/01/2007 | TERM/REPL | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK3888582 | 09/01/2007 | 09/01/2007 | TERM/REPL | |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D189A00018 | 09/01/2002 | 09/01/2005 | CANCEL | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 823MXG80746565 | 01/01/2000 | 09/01/2002 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | D35942932 | 01/01/2005 | 07/06/2007 | TERM/CANCL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP37015A | 06/01/1994 | 06/30/1999 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP37015A | 06/01/1994 | 06/30/1999 | CANCEL | |
| ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | D35946718 | 04/01/2007 | 05/12/2010 | TERM/CANCL | |
| ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | D35946718 | 04/01/2007 | 04/01/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | D35942932 | 01/01/2005 | 04/01/2007 | TERM/REPL | |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 1280468 | 01/01/2002 | 01/01/2005 | TERM/REPL | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 823MXG80746565 | 01/01/2000 | 01/01/2002 | TERM/REPL | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 823MXG80734118 | 06/01/1999 | 01/01/2000 | TERM/REPL |
Updated daily.
Crash History
1
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-Aways
1 FMCSA-recordable · 1 state-recordable
Of 1 reported crash: 1 in adverse weather · 1 on adverse road surfaces.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2025 | WV | WAVERLY, WV | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does PEOPLES CARTAGE INC operate?
PEOPLES CARTAGE INC's equipment on government records: Tractor-Trailer (3 truck tractors and 2 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
Is PEOPLES CARTAGE INC's authority currently active?
PEOPLES CARTAGE INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Peoples Cartage INC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: January 2027 (set by USDOT 71811's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed May 28, 2025.
What is Peoples Cartage INC's safety record?
It reports 11 power units and 10 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 3 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reported crash.
Roadside Inspection History 3 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
PEOPLES CARTAGE INC has been inspected 3 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in US, OH, KY. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 33%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 383.23A2-LCDLN — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-08 | KY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-13 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-13 | US | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 1 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
1 individual violation from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) is itemised for PEOPLES CARTAGE INC, of which 1 (100%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (4)
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Other Carriers Registered at This Address (1)
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About this data: All entries above come from FMCSA's public USDOT registry (MCS-150 filings). We surface name and address overlaps so shippers, brokers, and insurers can perform their own due diligence. The presence of an entry here does not imply wrongdoing by any party.
FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 3 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver and 0 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 0 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 2.5 | 1 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | 0 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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