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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Ford'S Garage
DOT 2480579 · Chattanooga, TN
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Ford'S Garage (DOT 2480579) is a Tennessee-based interstate carrier headquartered in Chattanooga, TN. As of June 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record; no inspection history on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 6, 2026 at 3:02 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Charles Ford
Operating as: Ford'S Garage
DOT Number2480579
MC Number—
Street2712 BENTON AVENUE
City / StateChattanooga, TN 37406
Phone4236223390
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age12 yr 3 mo
MCS-150 filed09/05/2025
Company officerCharles Ford
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
●No inspection history on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
CHARLES FORDShared officer
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
12 yr 3 mo
Since 2014
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
2712 BENTON AVENUE, Chattanooga, TN, 37406 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMar 2014
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charles Ford authorized to operate?

Charles Ford'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 Charles Ford's safety record?

Charles Ford does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Charles Ford operate?

Charles Ford operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Charles Ford insured?

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

Has Charles Ford had any risk indicators?

Charles Ford has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Charles Ford?

Charles Ford's DOT number is 2480579. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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