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✗ Not for Hire
This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 399855✓ Last checked 16h ago
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Vetting3 failed10 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing · +1 more
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Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Principal operates multiple active authorities
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DOT 399855English, IN

John Ford

DBA: Fords Food

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateEnglish, IN 47118

John Ford has a fleet of 1 power units and 2 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 nameJohn Ford
DBAFords Food
DOT #399855
MC #—
CityEnglish
StateIndiana
ZIP47118
Authority age35 yr 11 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed09/19/2024
Company officerJohn Ford
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
35 yr 11 mo
Since 1990

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

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

3895 EAST CURBY RD, English, IN, 47118

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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.

⚠
No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedJul 1990
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

John Ford

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is John Ford authorized to operate?

John Ford'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 Ford's safety record?

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

How many trucks does John Ford operate?

John Ford operates 1 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is John Ford insured?

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

Has John Ford had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for John Ford as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for John Ford?

John Ford's DOT number is 399855. 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 Ford Safety Record, DOT 399855. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/399855
MLA
"John Ford Safety Record, DOT 399855." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/399855
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"John Ford Safety Record, DOT 399855." Truck Graph. Last modified June 1, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/399855
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