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DOT 1003048MC423830N Chesterfield, VA

Frederick Gholson

DBA: Smoke Enterprises

For-Hire CommonInterstateN Chesterfield, VA 23234

Frederick Gholson has operated for 24 yr 4 mo with a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority. The company is registered as an active for-hire carrier.

Identity
Legal nameFrederick Gholson
DBASmoke Enterprises
DOT #1003048
MC #MC423830
CityN Chesterfield
StateVirginia
ZIP23234
Authority age24 yr 4 mo
StatusActive
Common authority✓ Active
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed01/06/2026
Company officerFrederick Gholson
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
24 yr 4 mo
Since 2002

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

Location

5918 SILVER OAK LN, N Chesterfield, VA, 23234

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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.

Status
✓ Active
Insurer
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Coverage Type
91X
Coverage Amount
$1,000,000
Effective Date
2/24/2026

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedFeb 2002
FMCSA issued operating authority
INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 2023
License type: COMMON
INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 2024
License type: COMMON
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Frederick Gholson

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Frederick Gholson authorized to operate?

Yes. Frederick Gholson holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is Frederick Gholson's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Frederick Gholson operate?

Frederick Gholson operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Frederick Gholson insured?

Frederick Gholson has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Frederick Gholson had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Frederick Gholson as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Frederick Gholson?

Frederick Gholson's DOT number is 1003048 and MC number is MC423830. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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