The Franklin & Sons Group LLC (USDOT 4554581)
2 cautions found.
- DOT number
- USDOT 4554581
- Docket (MC) number
- MC1813523
- Operating authority
- Broker authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier active as of 2026-08-29. We could not confirm that live just now.
- Authority granted
- 2026-03-24
- Insurance on file
- A surety bond is on file with FMCSA for $75,000, the filing FMCSA requires of a broker. No liability (BIPD) insurance is on file; FMCSA does not require BIPD of a broker.
- Safety rating
- No published safety rating
- Fleet on file
- 0 power units, 0 drivers
- Operation type
- Interstate
- Physical address
- 948 FOX RIDGE TRL, CHESAPEAKE, VA 23322-6512
- MCS-150 last filed
- 2026-03
Findings
- Broker authority only, not authorized for physical transport (Caution): Only broker authority is on file with FMCSA for this entity, and no carrier operating authority is on record
- New authority (Caution): Active for less than 6 months, limited vetting history
Frequently asked questions
What carrier is DOT 4554581?
DOT 4554581 (USDOT 4554581) is The Franklin & Sons Group LLC, a freight broker.
What carrier is MC 1813523?
MC 1813523 is the docket number of The Franklin & Sons Group LLC, USDOT 4554581.
What is The Franklin & Sons Group LLC's MC number?
The Franklin & Sons Group LLC's docket number is MC 1813523. Its USDOT number is 4554581.
Is The Franklin & Sons Group LLC currently authorized to operate?
Broker authority: active. The federal bulk file showed this carrier active as of 2026-08-29. We could not confirm that live just now. Source: FMCSA registration and licensing records.
Does The Franklin & Sons Group LLC have insurance on file with FMCSA?
A surety bond is on file with FMCSA for $75,000, the filing FMCSA requires of a broker. No liability (BIPD) insurance is on file; FMCSA does not require BIPD of a broker.
How long has The Franklin & Sons Group LLC been in business?
The Franklin & Sons Group LLC's operating authority was first granted in 2026. FMCSA records show authority age, which can differ from how long the company has existed.
What is The Franklin & Sons Group LLC's FMCSA safety rating?
The Franklin & Sons Group LLC 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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