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0/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Derek Potts And Son Tree Removal And Grading LLC
DOT 2554898 · Durham, NC
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

Derek Potts And Son Tree Removal And Grading LLC (DOT 2554898) is a North Carolina-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Durham, NC. 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
Derek Potts
Operating as: Derek Potts And Son Tree Removal And Grading LLC
DOT Number2554898
MC Number—
Street4408 ETTA RD
City / StateDurham, NC 27705
Phone9193833586
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age11 yr 7 mo
MCS-150 filed11/02/2014
Company officerDerek Potts
Power units2
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
Active
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Power Units
2
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
11 yr 7 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
4408 ETTA RD, Durham, NC, 27705 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedNov 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 Derek Potts authorized to operate?

Derek Potts'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 Derek Potts's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Derek Potts operate?

Derek Potts operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Derek Potts insured?

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

Has Derek Potts had any risk indicators?

Derek Potts 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 Derek Potts?

Derek Potts's DOT number is 2554898. 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). Derek Potts And Son Tree Removal And Grading LLC Safety Record, DOT 2554898. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2554898
MLA
"Derek Potts And Son Tree Removal And Grading LLC Safety Record, DOT 2554898." Truck Graph, Jun 3, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2554898
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"Derek Potts And Son Tree Removal And Grading LLC Safety Record, DOT 2554898." Truck Graph. Last modified June 3, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2554898