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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
John Forrest Company
DOT 453718 · Watkins, IA
Report generated: June 2, 2026 at 3:03 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

John Forrest Company (DOT 453718) is a Iowa-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Watkins, IA. As of June 2, 2026 at 3:03 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: 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 2, 2026 at 3:03 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
John D Forrest
Operating as: John Forrest Company
DOT Number453718
MC Number—
Street2728 74TH ST
City / StateWatkins, IA 52354
Phone3193615872
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age34 yr 10 mo
MCS-150 filed08/05/2024
Company officerJohn Forrest
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing 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
34 yr 10 mo
Since 1991
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
2728 74TH ST, Watkins, IA, 52354 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJul 1991
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 John D Forrest authorized to operate?

John D Forrest'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 John D Forrest's safety record?

John D Forrest does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does John D Forrest operate?

John D Forrest operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is John D Forrest insured?

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

Has John D Forrest had any risk indicators?

John D Forrest has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for John D Forrest?

John D Forrest's DOT number is 453718. 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). John Forrest Company Safety Record, DOT 453718. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/453718
MLA
"John Forrest Company Safety Record, DOT 453718." Truck Graph, Jun 2, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/453718
Chicago
"John Forrest Company Safety Record, DOT 453718." Truck Graph. Last modified June 2, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/453718