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This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 964138✓ Last checked 12h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
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DOT 964138Albany, GA

John Lester Eakes

DBA: Plantation Straw INC

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateAlbany, GA 31707

John Lester Eakes has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 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 Lester Eakes
DBAPlantation Straw INC
DOT #964138
MC #—
CityAlbany
StateGeorgia
ZIP31707
Authority age24 yr 11 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed—
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
24 yr 11 mo
Since 2001

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

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

103 A CONSTITUTION COURT, Albany, GA, 31707

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

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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 on record
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Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedJun 2001
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

John Lester Eakes

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is John Lester Eakes authorized to operate?

John Lester Eakes'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 Lester Eakes's safety record?

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

How many trucks does John Lester Eakes operate?

John Lester Eakes operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is John Lester Eakes insured?

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

Has John Lester Eakes had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for John Lester Eakes?

John Lester Eakes's DOT number is 964138. 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). John Lester Eakes Safety Record, DOT 964138. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/964138
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"John Lester Eakes Safety Record, DOT 964138." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/964138
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