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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Area Signs
DOT 1698713 · Chetek, WI
Report generated: June 2, 2026 at 3:03 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Area Signs (DOT 1698713) is a Wisconsin-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Chetek, WI. As of June 2, 2026 at 3:03 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 2, 2026 at 3:03 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
John Van Beek
Operating as: Area Signs
DOT Number1698713
MC Number—
Street323 21 1/4 ST
City / StateChetek, WI 54728
Phone7152961598
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age18 yr 7 mo
MCS-150 filed12/08/2025
Company officerJohn Van Beek Jr
Power units2
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 100.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — above average
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Power Units
2
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
100.0%
↑ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
18 yr 7 mo
Since 2007
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
1 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
1 insp (100%)
Inspection History
1 total · OOS rate 100.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
12/5/2025WIII01OOS
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
323 21 1/4 ST, Chetek, WI, 54728 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedOct 2007
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is John Van Beek authorized to operate?

John Van Beek'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 Van Beek's safety record?

John Van Beek has 1 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 100.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does John Van Beek operate?

John Van Beek operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is John Van Beek insured?

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

Has John Van Beek had any risk indicators?

John Van Beek has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for John Van Beek?

John Van Beek's DOT number is 1698713. 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). Area Signs Safety Record, DOT 1698713. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1698713
MLA
"Area Signs Safety Record, DOT 1698713." Truck Graph, Jun 2, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1698713
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