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FREEDOM ENTERPRISES INC
Kenton, OH
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
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.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 835533 · MC 367186
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 8 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 1999
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-367186 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Auto Owners Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
5 inspections on record
Flags · 2
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.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC367186
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
8 yrs, 3 mo
Revocation Filings
2
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 8 yrs, 3 mo, reinstated after a revocation effective June 19, 2018; first granted October 27, 1999 (26 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC367186
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 45-190976-00
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
835533
MC Number
MC-367186
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 25, 1999
Authority First Granted
October 27, 1999
Authority Reinstated
After June 19, 2018
Annual Mileage
480,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
11441 Co Rd 75, Kenton, OH 43326
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Michael Rose
Officer 2
Ryan Rose
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 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
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 18, 2026 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 4, 2026 | OH | — | 2 | 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
OH4
KY1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
3
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR0HDHL6909 | 4 | — |
| Walker Sta | Semi-trailer | 5WSAA4328BN042485 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV5FSGC7119 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 5WSAA4322BN042207 | 1 | — |
| Walk | — | 5WSAA4322BN042501 | 1 | — |
| Walk | Semi-trailer | 5WSAA4328BN042440 | 1 | — |
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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2025 | 1706000238 | BOTKINS OH | I | 2 | — | FREEDOM ENTERPRISES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WALKER STA |
3AKJGEDR0HDHL6909 5WSAA4328BN042485 |
OH PWP9597 ME 5395767 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55D1-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 30, 2025 | 3274000466 | WADSWORTH OH | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WALKER STA |
3AKJGEDR0HDHL6909 5WSAA4328BN042485 |
OH PWP9597 ME 5395767 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| January 16, 2025 | CV43783045 | GEORGETOWN, KY | III | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRLR |
3AKJGEDR0HDHL6909 5WSAA4322BN042207 |
OH PWP9597 ME 5387365 |
| 392.82A1 | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Phone Call | ||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| September 2, 2024 | 1772005180 | ROADSIDE(67), OH | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WALK |
3AKJGEDR0HDHL6909 5WSAA4328BN042440 |
OH PWP9597 ME 5386094 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| May 20, 2024 | 0499009991 | GIRARD(HUBBARD)SCALES, OH | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WALK |
3AKJGEDV5FSGC7119 5WSAA4322BN042501 |
OH PWA1851 ME 5386091 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45D | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2018 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| November 2, 2011 | REINSTATED | Property Broker |
| March 24, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 26, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 22, 2007 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| September 16, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 22, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 23, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 20, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 31, 2000 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2016 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 17, 2018 | BROKER | On Record |
| December 18, 2006 | BROKER | On Record |
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