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DENARD THURMAN POTTER
DBA: Potter Farms
New Bern, NC
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3693610
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
6.7% OOS · 16 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3693610
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
August 12, 2024
FMCSA Registration
August 4, 2021
Annual Mileage
80,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
New Bern, NC
Email
Cargo Types
Fresh ProduceGrain/Feed
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
6.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
15 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 16th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
13
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | 0006881929 | CHOCOWINITY NC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILS |
1XKWD49X4FJ464910 1W1MA1A88A249148 |
NC YA189423 ME 243902B |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| February 19, 2026 | 0006848942 | US 70, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILS |
1XKWD49X4FJ464910 1W1MA1A88A249148 |
NC YA189423 ME 243902B |
| January 29, 2026 | 0006843788 | US17, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILX |
1XPXD49X3DD162910 — |
NC ZB68201 ME 243901B |
| September 25, 2025 | 0006801513 | NC55 NEAR OLD BAY RIVER RD, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KANN |
1XKWDB9XX7J157084 1K9SS4529JK007434 |
NC ZB59174 NC AC91712 |
| August 11, 2025 | 0006786206 | US 70 NEAR SR 1150, NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILS |
1XKWD49X8FJ464909 1W1MA1A88A249148 |
NC ZB67365 ME 243902B |
| July 8, 2025 | 0006773556 | US 70 NEAR SR 1127, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPXD49X3DD162910 |
NC ZB68201 |
| May 12, 2025 | 0006756533 | MOREHEAD CITY PORT, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH KANN |
1XKWDB9XX7J157084 1K9SS4529JK007434 |
NC ZB59174 NC AC91712 |
| May 12, 2025 | 0006756519 | MOREHEAD CITY PORT, NC | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WILX |
1FUPCXYB5RP729077 — |
NC ZB69198 ME 243901B |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 390.21B | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 26, 2025 | 0006742260 | US 17 NEAR BRIDGETON, NC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WILS |
1XKWD49X8FJ464909 1W1MA1A88A249148 |
NC ZB67365 ME 243902B |
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| February 14, 2025 | 0006728246 | PORT, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WILX |
1XPXD49X3DD162910 — |
NC ZB68201 ME 243901B |
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2025 | NC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 6, 2025 | NC | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC16
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Equipment Trailer
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3DD162910 | 7 | — |
| Wils | Semi-trailer | 1W1MA1A88A249148 | 5 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X8FJ464909 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Kann | Equipment Trailer · 45 ft | 1K9SS4529JK007434 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X4FJ464910 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9XX7J157084 | 2 | — |
| 1994 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCXYB5RP729077 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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