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25/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
John E Jenkins INC
DOT 97261 · Gastonia, NC
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 2:10 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

John E Jenkins INC (DOT 97261) is a North Carolina-based interstate carrier headquartered in Gastonia, NC. As of June 8, 2026 at 2:10 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; 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 8, 2026 at 2:10 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
John E Jenkins INC
DOT Number97261
MC Number—
Street1451 DELTA DR
City / StateGastonia, NC 28052
Phone7048645421
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age52 yr
MCS-150 filed05/14/2026
Company officerJohn Wesley Bumgardner
Power units9
Total drivers10
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
FMT EXPRESS INCShared address
Active
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
9
Fleet
Drivers
10
Total
Inspections
8
On record
Crashes
2
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
52 yr
Since 1974
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
8 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
8 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
8 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
8 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
3 insp (38%)· 1 viol
Inspection History
8 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
4/29/2025NCIII00Pass
2/28/2025NCII00Pass
6/26/2025NCII00Pass
1/22/2026NCIII00Pass
5/21/2024NCIII00Pass
12/18/2025NCIII00Pass
12/12/2025NCII00Pass
2/6/2025NCIII00Pass
Crash History
2 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—NC01Y
—NC01Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
1451 DELTA DR, Gastonia, NC, 28052 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 1974
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 E Jenkins INC authorized to operate?

John E Jenkins INC'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 E Jenkins INC's safety record?

John E Jenkins INC has 8 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 2 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does John E Jenkins INC operate?

John E Jenkins INC operates 9 power units with approximately 10 drivers.

Is John E Jenkins INC insured?

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

Has John E Jenkins INC had any risk indicators?

John E Jenkins INC has a risk score of 25/100 (Caution) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for John E Jenkins INC?

John E Jenkins INC's DOT number is 97261. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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