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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.
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
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DOT 896285Oldtown, MD

Gary Claus

DBA: Klaus & Sons LLC

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateOldtown, MD 21555

Gary Claus 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 nameGary Claus
DBAKlaus & Sons LLC
DOT #896285
MC #—
CityOldtown
StateMaryland
ZIP21555
Authority age25 yr 10 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed10/15/2025
Company officerGary Claus
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
25 yr 10 mo
Since 2000

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

17610 WAGNER ROAD SE, Oldtown, MD, 21555

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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

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
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 GrantedAug 2000
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Gary Claus

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Gary Claus authorized to operate?

Gary Claus'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 Gary Claus's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Gary Claus operate?

Gary Claus operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Gary Claus insured?

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

Has Gary Claus had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Gary Claus as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Gary Claus?

Gary Claus's DOT number is 896285. 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). Gary Claus Safety Record, DOT 896285. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/896285
MLA
"Gary Claus Safety Record, DOT 896285." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/896285
Chicago
"Gary Claus Safety Record, DOT 896285." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/896285
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