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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 334657Last checked 14h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
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Recordable crash on file
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DOT 334657MC217974Union Star, KY

Franklin E Vessels

DBA: Vessels Farms

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateUnion Star, KY 40171

Franklin E Vessels has a fleet of 4 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 nameFranklin E Vessels
DBAVessels Farms
DOT #334657
MC #MC217974
CityUnion Star
StateKentucky
ZIP40171
Authority age37 yr 6 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed10/03/2021
Company officerFranklin E Vessels
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
4
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
3
On record
OOS Rate
No inspections
Authority Age
37 yr 6 mo
Since 1988

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

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

18603 E HWY 144, Union Star, KY, 40171

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Inspection history

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

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

3 crashes on record · Showing last 3

Fatalities: 0Injuries: 0Tow-aways: 3
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
IN00Y
KY00Y
GA00Y

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 GrantedNov 1988
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Franklin E Vessels

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Franklin E Vessels authorized to operate?

Franklin E Vessels'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 Franklin E Vessels's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Franklin E Vessels operate?

Franklin E Vessels operates 4 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Franklin E Vessels insured?

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

Has Franklin E Vessels had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Franklin E Vessels?

Franklin E Vessels's DOT number is 334657 and MC number is MC217974. 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). Franklin E Vessels Safety Record, DOT 334657. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/334657
MLA
"Franklin E Vessels Safety Record, DOT 334657." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/334657
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"Franklin E Vessels Safety Record, DOT 334657." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/334657
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