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MICHAEL FIRKEY
DBA: Firkey & Son
Newark, VT
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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: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 568688 · MC 1111174
Active
Satisfactory
Active 5 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1111174 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
6 inspections on record
Flags · 2
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
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1111174
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
568688
MC Number
MC-1111174
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 24, 2023
FMCSA Registration
July 12, 1994
Authority Granted
December 14, 2020
Annual Mileage
79,850 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Location
Newark, VT
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsGrain/FeedDry BulkConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
2023
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 in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
VT4
ME1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bws | Semi-trailer | 2B945LD33V1002773 | 4 | — |
| 2006 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAEAV06PV19724 | 4 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2025 | 52A0000334 | BRIGHTON, VT | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR BWS |
5KJJAEAV06PV19724 2B945LD33V1002773 |
VT 93D81 VT AXP702 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| May 30, 2025 | 52A0000145 | HARDWICK, VT | III | — | — | — | Semi-trailer Truck Tractor |
BWS WESTERN STAR |
2B945LD33V1002773 5KJJAEAV06PV19724 |
VT AXP702 VT 93D81 |
| September 17, 2024 | 4200001746 | CONCORD, VT | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR TRLR |
5KJJAEAV06PV19724 2B945LD33V1002773 |
VT 93D81 VT AWS907 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| May 28, 2024 | 3031004081 | NEW SHARON, ME | III | 1 | — | SAPPI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR BWS |
5KJJAEAV06PV19724 2B945LD33V1002773 |
VT 93D81 VT AXP702 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| April 16, 2024 | 60A0000416 | CONCORD, VT | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR BWS T |
5KJJAEAV06PV19724 2B945LD33V1002773 |
VT 93D81 VT AXP702 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 17, 2023 | 4000005304 | US RTE 2 CONCORD PULLOFF, VT | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR OTHR |
5KJJAEAV06PV19724 2B945LD33V1002773 |
VT 93D81 VT AXP702 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| SAPPI | 1 | May 28, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 14, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| December 14, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 12, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 28, 2026.
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