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SOUZA'S TRANSPORTATION INC

DBA: John M Souza

Plymouth, MA

CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
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.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority  ·  DOT 251889 · MC 220467
Active Satisfactory Active 20 yrs, 6 mo · first granted 1989
2
Power Units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections
—
Vehicle OOS
—
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
No Active Authority
MC-220467 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
No inspection records on file
Flags · 2
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
  • Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
  • 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

MC220467
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Inactive

Required Filings

Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
251889
MC Number
MC-220467
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
August 31, 2024
FMCSA Registration
October 23, 1984
Authority First Granted
October 23, 1989
Authority Reinstated
April 28, 2006
Annual Mileage
10,000 mi (2016)

Contact Information

Location
Plymouth, MA

Cargo Types

General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeat

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

DateStatusType
June 6, 2007REVOKEDCommon Carrier
April 28, 2006REINSTATEDCommon Carrier
January 24, 2006REVOKEDCommon Carrier
September 20, 2004REINSTATEDCommon Carrier
December 27, 2002REVOKEDContract Carrier
July 23, 2002REVOKEDCommon Carrier
September 12, 1996DISMISSEDProperty Broker
August 9, 1991GRANTEDCommon Carrier
October 23, 1989GRANTEDContract Carrier

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
August 18, 2008CONTRACTOn Record
May 4, 2007COMMONOn Record
December 22, 2005CONTRACTOn Record
November 5, 2002CONTRACTOn Record
May 30, 2002COMMONOn Record

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