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ESSENTIAL TRUCKING & LEASING INC

Drakesboro, KY

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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: Inactive  ·  DOT 278730 · MC 194948
Inactive Satisfactory Active 35 yrs, 11 mo
3
Power Units
6
Drivers
0
Inspections
—
Vehicle OOS
—
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
No Active Authority
MC-194948 · 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

MC194948
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
278730
MC Number
MC-194948
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
October 9, 2001
FMCSA Registration
September 10, 1986
Authority Granted
November 14, 1990
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)

Contact Information

Address
P O Box 176, Drakesboro, KY 42337
Phone
5024768557

Cargo Types

General Freight

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
September 2, 1996DISMISSEDProperty Broker
December 26, 1993REVOKEDContract Carrier
August 27, 1992DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
August 8, 1992INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
September 20, 1991DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
August 8, 1991INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
November 14, 1990GRANTEDContract Carrier
August 27, 1990DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
August 8, 1990INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
September 9, 1986REJECTEDCommon Carrier

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
COMMONOn Record
CONTRACTOn Record
COMMONOn Record

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