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Howard Franklin Starnes Jr (USDOT 2138323)

1 caution found.

Docket (MC) number
MC837195
Operating authority
Common carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier active as of 2026-08-16. We could not confirm that live just now.
Authority granted
2013-08-30
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $750,000.
Safety rating
No published safety rating
Fleet on file
1 power units, 1 drivers
Operation type
Interstate
Physical address
417 E 25TH ST, CHARLOTTE, NC 28206
MCS-150 last filed
2026-03

Findings

  • Authority was previously revoked or inactive (Caution): Authority was revoked and later reinstated (revoked 3 years ago; reinstated 531 days later). Active since 2024-03-25.

Frequently asked questions

What carrier is USDOT 2138323?

USDOT 2138323 is Howard Franklin Starnes Jr, an interstate motor carrier.

What carrier is MC 837195?

MC 837195 is the docket number of Howard Franklin Starnes Jr, USDOT 2138323.

What is Howard Franklin Starnes Jr's MC number?

Howard Franklin Starnes Jr's docket number is MC 837195. Its USDOT number is 2138323.

Is Howard Franklin Starnes Jr currently authorized to operate?

Common carrier authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier active as of 2026-08-16. We could not confirm that live just now. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.

Does Howard Franklin Starnes Jr have insurance on file with FMCSA?

Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $750,000.

Who provides Howard Franklin Starnes Jr's insurance?

Howard Franklin Starnes Jr's liability insurance is filed with FMCSA by Auto-Owners Insurance Company.

What is Howard Franklin Starnes Jr's safety record?

FMCSA records show no vehicle inspections for Howard Franklin Starnes Jr in the last 24 months, so there is no out-of-service rate. FMCSA records also show 0 recordable crashes in the same window.

What is Howard Franklin Starnes Jr's CSA score?

FMCSA does not publish a single CSA score for carriers. Howard Franklin Starnes Jr's public safety data includes its roadside inspection out-of-service rates and crash record, listed on this page.

What is Howard Franklin Starnes Jr's FMCSA safety rating?

Howard Franklin Starnes Jr has no published FMCSA safety rating. Most US carriers have never received a rating review, so an unrated carrier is the common case, not a warning sign by itself.

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