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DOT 1538136✓ Last checked 20h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
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DOT 1538136MC572423Sullivan City, TX

Joel Leal

DBA: Star Transport

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateSullivan City, TX 78595

Joel Leal has a fleet of 2 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 nameJoel Leal
DBAStar Transport
DOT #1538136
MC #MC572423
CitySullivan City
StateTexas
ZIP78595
Authority age19 yr 10 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed08/03/2006
Company officerJoel Leal
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
2
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
19 yr 10 mo
Since 2006

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

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 connections
✓ No revoked links
Shared officerActive

Location

509 EAST 2ND ST, Sullivan City, TX, 78595

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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.

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No active insurance filing on record
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Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedAug 2006
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Joel Leal

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Joel Leal authorized to operate?

Joel Leal'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 Joel Leal's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Joel Leal operate?

Joel Leal operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Joel Leal insured?

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

Has Joel Leal had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Joel Leal as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Joel Leal?

Joel Leal's DOT number is 1538136 and MC number is MC572423. 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). Joel Leal Safety Record, DOT 1538136. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1538136
MLA
"Joel Leal Safety Record, DOT 1538136." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1538136
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"Joel Leal Safety Record, DOT 1538136." Truck Graph. Last modified June 1, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1538136
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