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Carrier Profile · DOT 1591715

Hershel Carpenter

DBA: Gold Star Cars

Private Carrier · Not For HireWaldorf, MD 20601
Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Hershel Carpenter 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 nameHershel Carpenter
DBAGold Star Cars
DOT #1591715
MC #
CityWaldorf
StateMaryland
ZIP20601
Authority age19.4y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed05/03/2007
Company officerHershel Carpenter
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total drivers
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
No inspections on record

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

Location

2445 OLD WASHINGTON RD, Waldorf, MD, 20601

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Inspection history

0 total inspections. OOS rate: N/A%. Showing last 5.

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Jan 2007
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

Hershel Carpenter

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Hershel Carpenter authorized to operate?

Hershel Carpenter'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 Hershel Carpenter's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Hershel Carpenter operate?

Hershel Carpenter operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Hershel Carpenter insured?

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

Has Hershel Carpenter had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Hershel Carpenter as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Hershel Carpenter?

Hershel Carpenter's DOT number is 1591715. 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). Hershel Carpenter Safety Record, DOT 1591715. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1591715
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Sarah Chen
Lead Safety Analyst · 12 years freight intelligence
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James Rodriguez
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