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THOMAS E KING

DBA: Apparent Choice Auto Transport

Glendale, CA

CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
4 flags to review · 2 high-priority, 2 caution
FMCSA status: Inactive  ·  DOT 523694 · MC 225314
Inactive Broker (Inactive) No Safety Rating Active 4 yrs, 4 mo
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections
—
Vehicle OOS
$750,000
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
No Active Authority
MC-225314 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
No inspection records on file
Flags · 4
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
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.

Broker Authority

Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC225314
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
4 yrs, 4 mo
Revocation Filings
2
Vetting notes
  • Not currently active with FMCSA
  • Insurance on file: $750,000
  • No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC225314
Contract Carrier, Broker
Inactive

Insurance on File

UNITED SOUTHERN ASSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy DB18253
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
523694
MC Number
MC-225314
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
FMCSA Registration
May 18, 1993
Authority Reinstated
May 13, 2022
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)

Contact Information

Location
Glendale, CA

Cargo Types

Motor Vehicles

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
May 13, 2022REINSTATEDContract Carrier
May 13, 2022GRANTEDContract Carrier
September 13, 1995INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
July 14, 1994INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
March 31, 1994GRANTEDProperty Broker
June 30, 1993INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONBroker
August 14, 1992INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONBroker

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
June 16, 1996BI&PD Primary/ExcessOn file
April 5, 2022CONTRACTOn Record
June 25, 1996CONTRACTOn Record

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