PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
729449
MC Number
706457
Fleet Size
185
Total Drivers
149
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 9, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION is a large interstate motor carrier based in FRESNO, California, operating 185 power units with 149 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 5.4% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 9 crashes on file (4 with injuries). FMCSA records show 215 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in California is 9.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 22.6% across 319,565 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
215
Total
52%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Mar 10, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
9
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION (USDOT #729449) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION's safety record?
PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION has 215 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 9 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION operate?
PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION operates 185 power units with 149 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION transport hazardous materials?
No. PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION located?
PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION is based in FRESNO, California at 408 SOUTH TEILMAN AVENUE, 93706. Phone: (559) 496-3370.
What are PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION's out-of-service rates?
PROFESSIONAL COURIER & NEWSPAPER DISTRIBUTION's driver out-of-service rate is 5.4%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 11.3%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.