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Carrier Profile · DOT 540199

John Horst

DBA: J A Horst And Sons

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateClear Spring, MD 21722
Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

John Horst has a fleet of 2 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 2 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameJohn Horst
DBAJ A Horst And Sons
DOT #540199
MC #
CityClear Spring
StateMaryland
ZIP21722
Authority age32.6y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed10/13/2025
Company officerJohn Horst
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
2
Power units
Drivers
1
Total drivers
Inspections
2
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
Better than national avg (22.26%)

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

Location

13526 BIG POOL RD, Clear Spring, MD, 21722

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Inspection history

2 total inspections. OOS rate: 0.0%. Showing last 5.

DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOS
9/22/2025MD200
7/1/2024MD200

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

No active insurance filing found. Verify directly with carrier.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Oct 1993
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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Frequently asked

John Horst

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is John Horst authorized to operate?

John Horst'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 Horst's safety record?

John Horst has 2 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does John Horst operate?

John Horst operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is John Horst insured?

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

Has John Horst had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for John Horst?

John Horst's DOT number is 540199. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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