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25/100
Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
L & M Auto Sales
DOT 700351 · Bear Branch, KY
Report generated: June 5, 2026 at 7:30 AM
Authorized for hire?
Active insurance?
Safety record clean?
No fraud flags?
No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

L & M Auto Sales (DOT 700351) is a Kentucky-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Bear Branch, KY. As of June 5, 2026 at 7:30 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 5, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
John Ed Hollen
Operating as: L & M Auto Sales
DOT Number700351
MC Number
Street314 BEAR BRANCH ROAD
City / StateBear Branch, KY 41714
Phone6066723260
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age28 yr 10 mo
MCS-150 filed03/20/2018
Company officerJohn Ed Hollen
Power units1
Total drivers2
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
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
28 yr 10 mo
Since 1997
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
VA01Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
314 BEAR BRANCH ROAD, Bear Branch, KY, 41714 · Open in Maps →
314 BEAR BRANCH ROAD, BEAR BRANCH, KY, 41714Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedAug 1997
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 Ed Hollen authorized to operate?

John Ed Hollen'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 Ed Hollen's safety record?

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

How many trucks does John Ed Hollen operate?

John Ed Hollen operates 1 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is John Ed Hollen insured?

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

Has John Ed Hollen had any risk indicators?

John Ed Hollen 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 Ed Hollen?

John Ed Hollen's DOT number is 700351. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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