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MICHAEL COLE
DBA: Slate Transportation
Athens, AL
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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 2899443 · MC 975049
Inactive
Conditional
Active 7 yrs, 10 mo · first granted 2016
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-975049 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
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
- Previously ordered out of service on August 31, 2019 (Unsatisfactory = Unfit) — no longer active; 2 past orders on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC975049
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2899443
MC Number
MC-975049
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Conditional
MCS-150 Filed
March 29, 2018
FMCSA Registration
June 10, 2016
Authority First Granted
August 8, 2016
Authority Reinstated
December 11, 2018
Annual Mileage
178,541 mi (2017)
Contact Information
Location
Athens, AL
Email
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
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2019 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 11, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| December 4, 2018 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 8, 2016 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 19, 2019 | COMMON | On Record |
| November 1, 2018 | COMMON | On Record |
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