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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Big John Backhoe Company
DOT 1281371 · Polson, MT
Report generated: June 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Big John Backhoe Company (DOT 1281371) is a Montana-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Polson, MT. As of June 7, 2026 at 12:35 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 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
John Dohrendorf
Operating as: Big John Backhoe Company
DOT Number1281371
MC Number—
Street35018 BENNINGTON LANE
City / StatePolson, MT 59860
Phone4068832218
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age21 yr 9 mo
MCS-150 filed05/05/2023
Company officerJohn A Dohrendorf
Power units1
Total drivers1
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
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
21 yr 9 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
35018 BENNINGTON LANE, Polson, MT, 59860 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedAug 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 John Dohrendorf authorized to operate?

John Dohrendorf'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 Dohrendorf's safety record?

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

How many trucks does John Dohrendorf operate?

John Dohrendorf operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is John Dohrendorf insured?

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

Has John Dohrendorf had any risk indicators?

John Dohrendorf 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 John Dohrendorf?

John Dohrendorf's DOT number is 1281371. 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). Big John Backhoe Company Safety Record, DOT 1281371. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1281371
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"Big John Backhoe Company Safety Record, DOT 1281371." Truck Graph, Jun 7, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1281371
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