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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
The Sign Shop
DOT 523129 · Princeton, WV
Report generated: June 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

The Sign Shop (DOT 523129) is a West Virginia-based interstate carrier headquartered in Princeton, WV. As of June 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM, 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 5, 2026 at 6:28 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Gerald Otey
Operating as: The Sign Shop
DOT Number523129
MC Number—
Street609 THORN ST
City / StatePrinceton, WV 24740-3728
Phone3044254597
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age33 yr 1 mo
MCS-150 filed11/12/2024
Company officerGerald Alvin Otey
Power units2
Total drivers2
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
2
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
33 yr 1 mo
Since 1993
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
609 THORN ST, Princeton, WV, 24740-3728 · Open in Maps →
609 THORN ST, PRINCETON, WV, 24740-3728Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMay 1993
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 Gerald Otey authorized to operate?

Gerald Otey'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 Gerald Otey's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Gerald Otey operate?

Gerald Otey operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Gerald Otey insured?

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

Has Gerald Otey had any risk indicators?

Gerald Otey 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 Gerald Otey?

Gerald Otey's DOT number is 523129. 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). The Sign Shop Safety Record, DOT 523129. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/523129
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"The Sign Shop Safety Record, DOT 523129." Truck Graph, Jun 6, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/523129
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