Ups Cartage Services INC
Hebron, KY
Profile data updated Jul 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
626
Power Units
729
Drivers
FMCSA since 2004 (21 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
UPS CARTAGE SERVICES INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since December 2004. Based in Hebron, KY, they operate a fleet of 626 power units with 729 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Tanker, Box Truck and Intermodal.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Ups Cartage Services INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 367 | 10 | 0 | 377 |
| Tractors | 249 | 0 | 0 | 249 |
| Trailers | 429 | 0 | 0 | 429 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Ups Cartage Services INC is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 729
MCS-150 Mileage: 12,424,253 miles (2025)
Driver Information
729
Total Drivers
729
CDL Drivers
589
Interstate Drivers
140
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by UPS CARTAGE SERVICES INC
197 trucks and 39 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 24, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Great Dane Trailers, International. Equipment breakdown: 149 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 46 TRUCK TRACTOR, 39 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 (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 149 | 63% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 46 | 19% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 39 | 17% |
| INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 2 | 1% |
Trailers (39 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 | 39 |
| Great Dane | 28 |
| Stoughton | 2 |
| GRD | 2 |
| Grea | 2 |
| Wabash | 1 |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 |
| Gratd | 1 |
| Stan | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 39 |
| 53 ft | 17 |
| 56 ft | 4 |
| 28 ft | 3 |
| 40 ft | 1 |
| 48 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 32 |
| 1 axle | 7 |
Vehicle makes (11 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 176 | 75% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 34 | 14% |
| International | 8 | 3% |
| Kenworth | 6 | 3% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 4 | 2% |
| Volvo Truck | 2 | 1% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 2 | 1% |
| Wabash Vans | 1 | 0% |
| Ford | 1 | 0% |
| Sterling Truck | 1 | 0% |
| Peterbilt | 1 | 0% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3706051 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| P671953 | IN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| EQKL75 | CO | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| ZRY9928 | PA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 3706420 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| ZPB6122 | PA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3794550 | IN | Frtv STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3407747 | IN | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| P819653 | IN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3794698 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| ZLF6970 | PA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| FP41588 | IL | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | May 2026 |
| 3274056 | IN | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| P923179 | IN | Stoughton SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 3890770 | IN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 530783TL | VA | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | May 2026 |
| 2468052 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| H457954 | TN | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | May 2026 |
| 12932ML | NY | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | Apr 2026 |
| 2967321 | TN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Apr 2026 |
Plate registrations span 20 states: IN (96) · CA (25) · NY (16) · MA (8) · PA (8) · IL (8) · FL (7) · TN (6) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 236)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
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 — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
297
Inspections
24 months
120
Violations
Total found
18
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-4.8%)
✓ Better than national average (-15.8%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2026 | FL | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | FL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | PA | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | VT | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/07/2026 | CA | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 07/02/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/01/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | NM | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/29/2026 | NJ | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/24/2026 | IN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/11/2026 | CO | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/11/2026 | PA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/10/2026 | IL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/01/2026 | NM | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 297 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
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
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Cargo
Filed — amount not reported
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
Bond
Filed — amount not reported
SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 91X | AI2-C21-092036-58 | $1 Million | 01/01/2025 |
| Cargo | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 34 | YM2-621-092036-03 | — | 01/01/2015 |
| Bond / Surety | SOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN | 84 | 7990154 | — | 01/01/2017 |
View Insurance History (9 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY | 7990154 | 06/30/2013 | 10/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN SERVICE INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | 7990004 | 06/30/2009 | 06/30/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 990355 | 01/04/2005 | 06/30/2009 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 104446896 | 01/01/2005 | 05/01/2005 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-C21-004175-335 | 01/01/2005 | 01/01/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN ALLIANCE COMPANY | 7990154 | 10/01/2013 | 01/01/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | KO1-621-092036-03 | 05/01/2005 | 01/01/2015 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-C21-004175-33 | 01/01/2005 | 01/01/2005 | TERM/REPL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-C21-004175-33 | 01/01/2005 | 01/01/2005 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
20
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
5
Injuries
20
Tow-Aways
20 FMCSA-recordable · 19 state-recordable
Of 20 reported crashes: 3 in adverse weather · 4 on adverse road surfaces · 5 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/26/2026 | NC | LUMBERTON, NC | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | Rain · Standing or moving water · Daylight |
| 05/26/2026 | MI | LEROY TWP, MI | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 03/31/2026 | OH | SPRINGFIELD (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 03/20/2026 | IL | NUNDA TWP, IL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 01/28/2026 | TN | NASHVILLE, TN | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 12/12/2025 | WI | TURTLE, WI | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 12/12/2025 | PA | TINICUM UPPER TOWNSHIP, PA | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
| 12/02/2025 | OH | MADISON, OH | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Truck/trailer | Snow · Wet · Daylight |
| 09/02/2025 | FL | MEDLEY, FL | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 06/25/2025 | PA | PHILADELPHIA CITY, PA | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | — | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 05/14/2025 | WI | BROOKFIELD, WI | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 03/18/2025 | FL | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/13/2025 | SC | DUNCAN, SC | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Standing or moving water · Dark — unlit |
| 01/08/2025 | PA | PHILADELPHIA CITY, PA | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
| 10/15/2024 | CA | LOS ANGELES, CA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/11/2024 | IN | WABASH, IN | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/10/2024 | OH | SPRINGFIELD (TOWNSHIP OF), OH | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dawn |
| 10/07/2024 | MA | PEABODY, MA | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Wet · Dark — lit |
| 08/16/2024 | MI | FARMINGTON HILLS, MI | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 07/31/2024 | TX | GRAPEVINE, TX | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does UPS CARTAGE SERVICES INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, UPS CARTAGE SERVICES INC is inferred to operate: Tanker, Box Truck and Intermodal.
Is UPS CARTAGE SERVICES INC's authority currently active?
UPS CARTAGE SERVICES INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has UPS CARTAGE SERVICES INC been in business?
UPS CARTAGE SERVICES INC has been registered with the FMCSA since December 2004, making their authority approximately 21 years, 7 months old.
Where is UPS CARTAGE SERVICES INC located?
UPS CARTAGE SERVICES INC is physically located at 1261 AVIATION BLVD SUITE 190, HEBRON, KY 41048.
Roadside Inspection History 297 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
UPS CARTAGE SERVICES INC has been inspected 297 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA, NY, NC. Out of these, 16 inspections (about 5%) 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 393.9A-LFTSI — 8 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | VT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-02 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | NM | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | NJ | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | IN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-11 | CO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-11 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-10 | IL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-01 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-01 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-29 | CO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-29 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2026-05-28 | VT | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-19 | MN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | NJ | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-12 | IL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-12 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-08 | IA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
Showing 25 of 297 inspections. View full history →
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
96 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for UPS CARTAGE SERVICES INC, of which 18 (19%) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 67 | 11 |
| Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 6 | 6 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (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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