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DOT 2798303Grafton, OH

David E Surman

DBA: Grafton Topsoil

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateGrafton, OH 44044

David E Surman has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameDavid E Surman
DBAGrafton Topsoil
DOT #2798303
MC #—
CityGrafton
StateOhio
ZIP44044
Authority age10 yr 8 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed09/30/2015
Company officerDave Surman
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
10 yr 8 mo
Since 2015

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

Location

36340 CAPEL ROAD, Grafton, OH, 44044

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

⚠
No active insurance filing on record
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Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedSep 2015
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

David E Surman

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is David E Surman authorized to operate?

David E Surman'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 David E Surman's safety record?

David E Surman does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does David E Surman operate?

David E Surman operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is David E Surman insured?

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

Has David E Surman had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for David E Surman as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for David E Surman?

David E Surman's DOT number is 2798303. 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). David E Surman Safety Record, DOT 2798303. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2798303
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"David E Surman Safety Record, DOT 2798303." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2798303
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