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Joe Ponder's Used Cars INC (USDOT 273316)

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Verdict
No blockers or cautions found
2notes

Findings

No standard inspections in the last 24 months

2 trucks on file · active 35 years · no standard roadside inspections in our 24-month record

Safety rating is more than 5 years old

Rating Satisfactory issued Dec 8, 1987 (38 years ago); most recent FMCSA review Feb 24, 1987 (39 years ago). Both exceed the 5-year audit cycle

DOT number
USDOT 273316
Docket (MC) number
MC237174
Operating authority
Common carrier authority: active. USDOT registration showed active on FMCSA’s file as of Sep 25, 2026. Not yet confirmed live.
Authority granted
Mar 22, 1991
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $1,000,000. Cargo insurance on file.
Safety rating
Satisfactory (rating decision Dec 8, 1987)
Fleet on file
2 power units, 1 driver
Operation type
Interstate
Physical address
4870 S MAIN ST, COWPENS, SC 29330
MCS-150 last filed
Mar 2026

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Frequently asked questions

What carrier is DOT 273316?

USDOT 273316 is Joe Ponder's Used Cars INC, an interstate motor carrier.

What carrier is MC 237174?

MC 237174 is the docket number of Joe Ponder's Used Cars INC, USDOT 273316.

What is Joe Ponder's Used Cars INC's MC number?

Joe Ponder's Used Cars INC's docket number is MC 237174. Its USDOT number is 273316.

Is Joe Ponder's Used Cars INC currently authorized to operate?

Common carrier authority: active. USDOT registration showed active on FMCSA’s file as of Sep 25, 2026. Not yet confirmed live. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.

Does Joe Ponder's Used Cars INC have insurance on file with FMCSA?

Liability (BIPD) insurance on file for $1,000,000. Cargo insurance on file.

What is Joe Ponder's Used Cars INC's safety record?

FMCSA records show no vehicle inspections for Joe Ponder's Used Cars INC 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 Joe Ponder's Used Cars INC's CSA score?

FMCSA does not publish a single CSA score for carriers. Joe Ponder's Used Cars INC's public safety data includes its roadside inspection out-of-service rates and crash record, listed on this page.

What is Joe Ponder's Used Cars INC's FMCSA safety rating?

Joe Ponder's Used Cars INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory, from a review decided Dec 8, 1987.

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From FMCSA public records loaded Sep 25, 2026; may be out of date. fleetfax shows the facts; you make the call. FMCSA status