Is Lord & Sons Inc Safe? DOT 2657181 – Safety Rating, Crashes & Violations

Q: How many inspections has Lord & Sons Inc had?

Lord & Sons Inc has recorded 64 total inspections, with 27 out-of-service orders.

Q: Where is Lord & Sons Inc located?

Lord & Sons Inc is headquartered at 430 E Trimble Road, San Jose, CA 95131.

This carrier is active with no crashes on record.

Lord & Sons Inc is a registered motor carrier with the FMCSA under USDOT number 2657181. The company operates from San Jose, CA and maintains an active operating status with 25 power units and 25 drivers on record.

Safety Rating

FMCSA Safety Rating

— Not Rated

No formal safety rating has been assigned to Lord & Sons Inc by the FMCSA. View official FMCSA record →

Inspection Summary

All-time Inspections

All-time

Total

OOS

Driver OOS

Vehicle OOS

64 inspections reflects moderate road activity.

OOS Rate42.19%

The out-of-service (OOS) rate represents the percentage of inspections that resulted in the carrier being placed out of service. 42.2% — above the national vehicle OOS average of ~21%. Review BASICS scores below.

Crash History

✅No crashes reported (FMCSA data)

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Carrier Insight

Lord & Sons Inc is a medium-sized motor carrier operating in California. With 64 total inspections on record, the carrier has an out-of-service rate of 42.2%, which exceeds the national average of approximately 21%. No crashes have been reported in FMCSA records, which is a positive indicator for shippers and brokers evaluating this carrier.

Lord & Sons Inc has not received a formal safety rating from the FMCSA. This is common for smaller or newer carriers and does not necessarily indicate a safety problem.

The company operates 25 power units and employs 25 drivers. This is a mid-sized operation relative to the broader carrier market.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is USDOT Number 2657181?

USDOT number 2657181 is assigned to Lord & Sons Inc, an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA, based in San Jose, CA.

How many inspections has Lord & Sons Inc had?

Lord & Sons Inc has recorded 64 total inspections with 27 out-of-service orders, representing an OOS rate of 42.19%.

Where is Lord & Sons Inc located?

Lord & Sons Inc is headquartered at 430 E Trimble Road, San Jose, CA 95131.

What does "Not Rated" mean?

"Not Rated" means the FMCSA has not conducted a formal compliance review for this carrier. It does not indicate a safety problem — many active carriers operate without a formal rating.

Is zero crashes always a good sign?

Generally yes, but context matters. A carrier with zero crashes and very few inspections may simply have limited road exposure. Always review crash data alongside inspection volume and fleet size.

What is a normal OOS rate?

The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is approximately 21%. Driver OOS averages around 5%. Rates significantly above these thresholds may indicate recurring compliance issues.

How often is FMCSA data updated?

FMCSA publishes updated carrier data monthly. This page reflects the most recent available snapshot, updated on the date shown above.

Data sourced from the FMCSA Open Data Portal. Updated monthly. DOT# 2657181 · Last updated: 2026-03-09. View official FMCSA record →

Lord & Sons Inc (DOT# 2657181) – FMCSA Carrier Profile