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John Meadows

Private Carrier · Not For HireLester, WV 25865
Updated 2026-05-29T12:34:25.215Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

John Meadows 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 4 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameJohn Meadows
DBA
DOT #1282957
MC #
CityLester
StateWest Virginia
ZIP25865
Authority age21.7y
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed07/22/2022
Company officerJohn Meadows
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
2
Power units
Drivers
1
Total drivers
Inspections
4
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
75.0%
Above national avg (22.26%)

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

Location

599 ROCK HOUSE FORK ROAD, Lester, WV, 25865

599 ROCK HOUSE FORK ROAD, LESTER, WV, 25865Open in Maps →

Inspection history

4 total inspections. OOS rate: 75.0%. Showing last 5.

DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOS
10/28/2024WV201
1/16/2026WV210
7/10/2025WV310
2/9/2026WV300

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
Sep 2004
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 Meadows

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is John Meadows authorized to operate?

John Meadows'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 Meadows's safety record?

John Meadows has 4 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 Meadows operate?

John Meadows operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is John Meadows insured?

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

Has John Meadows had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for John Meadows?

John Meadows's DOT number is 1282957. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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