Carrier profile · USDOT 976437 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Fred's Propane Inc

DBA Fred's Propane & Heating Oil Or Fred's Energy · Derby, VT · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2001
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedLiquids/Gases
28
Power units
22
Drivers
12
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
180K
Annual miles
25 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
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Vehicle OOS above average: 28.6% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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
28.6%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 7 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 12 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
12
Driver inspections
12
Vehicle inspections
7
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
28
Power units
10
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
22
Drivers
22
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
Liquids/Gases
Annual mileage
179,568 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
976437
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Fred's Propane Inc
DBA
Fred's Propane & Heating Oil Or Fred's Energy
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Sep 5, 2001
Last MCS-150
Mar 26, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
22 (22)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

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.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (802) 766-4949

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Frequently asked

What is Fred's Propane Inc's USDOT number?

Fred's Propane Inc's USDOT number is 976437.

Is Fred's Propane Inc authorized to operate?

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

What is Fred's Propane Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 12 roadside inspections, a 28.6% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Fred's Propane Inc's fleet?

28 power units and 22 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 26, 2025.

Where is Fred's Propane Inc located?

Fred's Propane Inc is located at 328 Main St, Derby, VT, 05829-9743. Phone: (802) 766-4949.

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