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TANDEM INC
Houston, TX
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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 551052 · MC 170139
Inactive
Satisfactory
Active 14 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 1984
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-170139 · 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
MC170139
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
551052
MC Number
MC-170139
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
February 25, 2011
FMCSA Registration
February 18, 1994
Authority First Granted
April 3, 1984
Authority Reinstated
May 24, 2012
Annual Mileage
500,000 mi (2010)
Contact Information
Address
321 Broadway, Houston, TX 77012
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joe Livingston
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsDry BulkConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
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 |
|---|---|---|
| March 11, 2013 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 24, 2012 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| April 30, 2012 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| March 5, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 8, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 6, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 28, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 5, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 6, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 5, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2013 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| March 26, 2012 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 9, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| August 21, 2003 | COMMON | On Record |
| May 12, 1988 | COMMON | On Record |
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