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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Howard Gatchell Jr
DOT 1242952 · Granite Falls, MN
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Howard Gatchell Jr (DOT 1242952) is a Minnesota-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Granite Falls, MN. As of June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: unusually high carrier network activity; no active insurance filing 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 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Howard Gatchell Jr
DOT Number1242952
MC Number—
Street5282 306TH AVENUE
City / StateGranite Falls, MN 56241
Phone3205644373
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age22 yr 1 mo
MCS-150 filed05/03/2004
Company officerHoward Gatchell Jr
Power units1
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Unusually high carrier network activity
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
22 yr 1 mo
Since 2004
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
5282 306TH AVENUE, Granite Falls, MN, 56241 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMay 2004
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 Howard Gatchell Jr authorized to operate?

Howard Gatchell Jr'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 Howard Gatchell Jr's safety record?

Howard Gatchell Jr does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Howard Gatchell Jr operate?

Howard Gatchell Jr operates 1 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Howard Gatchell Jr insured?

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

Has Howard Gatchell Jr had any risk indicators?

Howard Gatchell Jr 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 Howard Gatchell Jr?

Howard Gatchell Jr's DOT number is 1242952. 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). Howard Gatchell Jr Safety Record, DOT 1242952. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1242952
MLA
"Howard Gatchell Jr Safety Record, DOT 1242952." Truck Graph, Jun 6, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1242952
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