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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 1236217Last checked 3h 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.
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DOT 1236217Xenia, OH

John Saunders

DBA: Saunders Custom Farm Service

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateXenia, OH 45385

John Saunders 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. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameJohn Saunders
DBASaunders Custom Farm Service
DOT #1236217
MC #
CityXenia
StateOhio
ZIP45385
Authority age22 yr 1 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed06/08/2003
Company officerJohn Saunders
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
2
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
No inspections
Authority Age
22 yr 1 mo
Since 2004

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

1441 E SP VLY PTRSVL RD, Xenia, OH, 45385

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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.

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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 GrantedApr 2004
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

John Saunders

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is John Saunders authorized to operate?

John Saunders'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 Saunders's safety record?

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

How many trucks does John Saunders operate?

John Saunders operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is John Saunders insured?

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

Has John Saunders had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for John Saunders?

John Saunders's DOT number is 1236217. 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 Saunders Safety Record, DOT 1236217. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1236217
MLA
"John Saunders Safety Record, DOT 1236217." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1236217
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"John Saunders Safety Record, DOT 1236217." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1236217
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