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This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 979673Last checked 9h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Driver qualification violation on record
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DOT 979673Annapolis Junction, MD

Brightkey INC

DBA: Brightkey

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateAnnapolis Junction, MD 20701-1123

Brightkey INC has a fleet of 4 power units and 5 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 4 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameBrightkey INC
DBABrightkey
DOT #979673
MC #
CityAnnapolis Junction
StateMaryland
ZIP20701-1123
Authority age24 yr 8 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed04/25/2025
Company officerVince Neal Kepner
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
4
Power units
Drivers
5
Total
Inspections
4
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
25.0%
↑ Above 22.26% avg
Authority Age
24 yr 8 mo
Since 2001

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

9050 JUNCTION DR, Annapolis Junction, MD, 20701-1123

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Inspection history

4 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 25.0%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
25.0%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
7/31/2025DCLevel I00Pass
3/20/2025DCLevel I00Pass
10/11/2024MDLevel I01OOS
1/7/2026MDLevel I00Pass

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
4 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
4 (100%)
Driver Fitness
4 (100%)·1v
Vehicle Maintenance
4 (100%)·1v
Controlled Substances
4 (100%)

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedSep 2001
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Brightkey INC

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Brightkey INC authorized to operate?

Brightkey INC's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Brightkey INC's safety record?

Brightkey INC has 4 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Brightkey INC operate?

Brightkey INC operates 4 power units with approximately 5 drivers.

Is Brightkey INC insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Brightkey INC had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Brightkey INC as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Brightkey INC?

Brightkey INC's DOT number is 979673. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Brightkey INC Safety Record, DOT 979673. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/979673
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