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15/100
Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Golden Keg Enterprises
DOT 2040085 · Merkel, TX
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Authorized for hire?
Active insurance?
Safety record clean?
No fraud flags?
No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Golden Keg Enterprises (DOT 2040085) is a Texas-based interstate carrier headquartered in Merkel, TX. As of June 8, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record; no inspection history 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 8, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Gene Townsend
Operating as: Golden Keg Enterprises
DOT Number2040085
MC Number
Street234 CR 306
City / StateMerkel, TX 79536
Phone3253380185
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age16 yr
MCS-150 filed08/06/2024
Company officerGene Townsend
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)
Contract (for-hire)
Broker
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
No active insurance filing on record
No inspection history on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
16 yr
Since 2010
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
234 CR 306, Merkel, TX, 79536 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 2010
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 Gene Townsend authorized to operate?

Gene Townsend'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 Gene Townsend's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Gene Townsend operate?

Gene Townsend operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Gene Townsend insured?

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

Has Gene Townsend had any risk indicators?

Gene Townsend has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Gene Townsend?

Gene Townsend's DOT number is 2040085. 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). Golden Keg Enterprises Safety Record, DOT 2040085. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2040085
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"Golden Keg Enterprises Safety Record, DOT 2040085." Truck Graph, Jun 8, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2040085
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