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PURPLE WAVE INC

USDOT 1730223 Active Interstate
Trust Score
50
out of 100
REVIEW
Needs manual review
MANHATTAN, KS · Last verified October 25, 2026 · FMCSA public records

Operations

Power units
185
Trucks + tractors
Drivers
167
0.90 per truck
Authority age
18 years
Since 2008
Safety rating
Unrated

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USDOT number 1730223
The USDOT number is FMCSA's permanent ID for this company. It never changes, even when the business renames, moves, or changes owners, so it's the most reliable way to identify PURPLE WAVE INC.
MC number None on file
No MC number is on file. That's normal for private fleets hauling their own goods and for intrastate-only carriers, but a company with no MC number can't legally haul regulated interstate freight for hire.
Operating status Active
FMCSA lists this USDOT number as active. Active status alone doesn't confirm current insurance or operating authority; those are separate checks.
Operation type Interstate
Interstate carriers can haul freight across state lines and fall under the full federal safety rules (FMCSRs).
Fleet size 185 power units, 167 drivers
PURPLE WAVE INC self-reports 185 power units (trucks and tractors), which makes it a large fleet. Fleet counts come from the carrier's own MCS-150 filing and aren't independently audited.
Last MCS-150 update Apr 3, 2026
The MCS-150 is the registration form where carriers report their address, fleet size, and operations. PURPLE WAVE INC last filed it on Apr 3, 2026. That's within FMCSA's two-year update requirement, so the company details here are reasonably current.

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Is PURPLE WAVE INC a legitimate motor carrier?

PURPLE WAVE INC is registered with FMCSA under USDOT number 1730223. Operating authority status is currently Active. Carrier90's trust score of 50/100 yields a REVIEW verdict based on safety, insurance, authority, and crash data.

What is PURPLE WAVE INC's safety score?

Carrier90 scores PURPLE WAVE INC at 50 out of 100 with a REVIEW verdict. The score combines FMCSA BASIC percentiles, crash history, insurance status, operating authority, and chameleon carrier detection signals.

Where is PURPLE WAVE INC based?

PURPLE WAVE INC lists its physical address in MANHATTAN, KS in FMCSA records. The physical state and city fields are provided by the carrier on their MCS-150 form.

Is USDOT 1730223 active?

USDOT 1730223 (PURPLE WAVE INC) operating authority status is currently Active. Last verified by Carrier90 on October 25, 2026. Data is sourced from live FMCSA federal records.

How many trucks does PURPLE WAVE INC operate?

PURPLE WAVE INC reports 185 power units and employs 167 drivers to FMCSA. These figures come from the carrier's most recent MCS-150 filing.

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