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45/100
⚠ Caution
Risk signals detected. Verify authority, insurance, and safety record.
Popa Trucking
DOT 1186952 · MC MC870173 · Salem, OH
Report generated: June 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Popa Trucking (DOT 1186952, MC MC870173) is a Ohio-based interstate carrier headquartered in Salem, OH. As of June 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; unsafe driving violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

Contract Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Joseph Popa
Operating as: Popa Trucking
DOT Number1186952
MC NumberMC870173
Street368 W PIDGEON RD
City / StateSalem, OH 44460
Phone3308314120
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age22 yr 7 mo
MCS-150 filed10/08/2025
Company officerJoe Popa
Power units2
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)Not authorized
Contract (for-hire)✓ Active
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Unsafe driving violation on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
2
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
4
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
22 yr 7 mo
Since 2003
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
4 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
4 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Driver Fitness
4 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
4 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
3 insp (75%)· 1 viol
Inspection History
4 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
12/30/2025OHII00Pass
5/22/2024OHI00Pass
2/16/2026OHII00Pass
3/3/2025MIIII00Pass
Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—OH01Y
Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$750,000
Effective
6/11/2015
Location
368 W PIDGEON RD, Salem, OH, 44460 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedNov 2003
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Joseph Popa authorized to operate?

Yes. Joseph Popa holds Contract operating authority and is currently active.

What is Joseph Popa's safety record?

Joseph Popa has 4 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Joseph Popa operate?

Joseph Popa operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Joseph Popa insured?

Joseph Popa has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Joseph Popa had any risk indicators?

Joseph Popa has a risk score of 45/100 (High Risk) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Joseph Popa?

Joseph Popa's DOT number is 1186952 and MC number is MC870173. 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). Popa Trucking Safety Record, DOT 1186952. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1186952
MLA
"Popa Trucking Safety Record, DOT 1186952." Truck Graph, Jun 7, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1186952
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