Carrier profile · USDOT 1498793 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Comet Flasher Inc

Buffalo, NY · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2006
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsConstructionWork Zone Traffic Control Equipment
15
Power units
15
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
25K
Annual miles
20 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
3
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
15
Power units
15
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
4
Trailers owned
15
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstructionWork Zone Traffic Control Equipment
Annual mileage
25,000 mi (2022)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1498793
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Comet Flasher Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
May 9, 2006
Last MCS-150
Feb 6, 2023
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
15 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
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Frequently asked

What is Comet Flasher Inc's USDOT number?

Comet Flasher Inc's USDOT number is 1498793.

Is Comet Flasher Inc authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Comet Flasher Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Comet Flasher Inc's fleet?

15 power units and 15 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 6, 2023.

Where is Comet Flasher Inc located?

Comet Flasher Inc is located at 2855 Clinton Street, Buffalo, NY, 14224. Phone: (716) 821-9595.

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