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SHIRLEY FRANKLIN
DBA: S & J Express
Clewiston, FL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 980219 · MC 420756
No Safety Rating
Active 14 yrs · first granted 2001
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-420756 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Lancer Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 14 yrs since reinstatement on October 19, 2012; first granted December 31, 2001 (24 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC420756
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CM0080130
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
980219
MC Number
MC-420756
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 26, 2001
Authority First Granted
December 31, 2001
Authority Reinstated
October 19, 2012
Annual Mileage
123,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Clewiston, FL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2484EA809410 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X4YN532788 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 18, 2025 | 2535003725 | PALMETTO FL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X4YN532788 1UYFS2484EA809410 |
FL DF63FD FL 0439CY |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 3, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 27, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 20, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 19, 2012 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 17, 2012 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 15, 2012 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| July 13, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 10, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 18, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 12, 2012 | COMMON | On Record |
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