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0/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Sams Trucking
DOT 1898724 · Independence, KY
Report generated: June 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Sams Trucking (DOT 1898724) is a Kentucky-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Independence, KY. As of June 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing 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 3, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Darrell Sams
Operating as: Sams Trucking
DOT Number1898724
MC Number—
Street12258 TEAGARDEN LANE
City / StateIndependence, KY 41051
Phone8593562282
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age17 yr
MCS-150 filed11/06/2017
Company officerDarrell Sams
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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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
17 yr
Since 2009
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
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
12258 TEAGARDEN LANE, Independence, KY, 41051 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 2009
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 Darrell Sams authorized to operate?

Darrell Sams'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 Darrell Sams's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Darrell Sams operate?

Darrell Sams operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Darrell Sams insured?

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

Has Darrell Sams had any risk indicators?

Darrell Sams has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Darrell Sams?

Darrell Sams's DOT number is 1898724. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Sams Trucking Safety Record, DOT 1898724. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1898724
MLA
"Sams Trucking Safety Record, DOT 1898724." Truck Graph, Jun 3, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1898724
Chicago
"Sams Trucking Safety Record, DOT 1898724." Truck Graph. Last modified June 3, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1898724