FMCSA Carrier Profile
JOHN W BIRDWELL
DBA: Birdwell Trucking Inc
Big Spring, TX
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
3 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 2 caution
FMCSA status: Inactive · DOT 212690 · MC 161956
Inactive
Satisfactory
Active 23 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-161956 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
No inspection records on file
Flags · 3
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Not currently active with FMCSA
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC161956
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
212690
MC Number
MC-161956
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
October 8, 2003
FMCSA Registration
May 20, 1982
Authority Granted
February 21, 2003
Annual Mileage
1,100,000 mi (2000)
Contact Information
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Where This Carrier Operates
Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 21, 2003 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| August 14, 2002 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 11, 2001 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 6, 2000 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 15, 1997 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 27, 1983 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2002 | COMMON | On Record |
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