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CHARLES W LYONS

DBA: Of The Way Transportation

Houston, TX

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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 985733 · MC 417397
Active No Safety Rating Active 16 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 2001
1
Power Units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections
—
Vehicle OOS
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Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
No Active Authority
MC-417397 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
No inspection records on file
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
  • No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC417397
Common Carrier
Inactive

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
985733
MC Number
MC-417397
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 23, 2001
Authority First Granted
November 6, 2001
Authority Reinstated
February 26, 2010
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2025)

Contact Information

Location
Houston, TX

Cargo Types

General FreightBuilding MaterialsOilfield EquipmentRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatU.S. Mail

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
April 25, 2011REVOKEDCommon Carrier
February 23, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
January 26, 2011INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
February 26, 2010REINSTATEDCommon Carrier
June 21, 2006REVOKEDCommon Carrier
May 5, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
May 1, 2006INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
September 21, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon
August 22, 2005INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
September 23, 2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONCommon

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
March 23, 2011COMMONOn Record
May 19, 2006COMMONOn Record

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