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FORDS TRUCKING LLC
Pottstown, PA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
3 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 2 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 4113286 · MC 1571526
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1571526 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
Flags · 3
New Authority
Authority granted March 17, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
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
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1571526
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4113286
MC Number
MC-1571526
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
May 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 6, 2023
Authority Granted
March 17, 2026
Annual Mileage
10 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Pottstown, PA
Email
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
0
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4NC9EJ1JN890939 | 1 | Passed |
| May 15, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4NC9EJ1JN890939 | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · EOBR Related | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA2
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ1JN890939 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0HT368812 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 13, 2023 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 7, 2026.
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