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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Franklin Cartage
DOT 1273568 · Costa Mesa, CA
Report generated: June 12, 2026 at 1:24 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Franklin Cartage (DOT 1273568) is a California-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Costa Mesa, CA. As of June 12, 2026 at 1:24 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: unusually high carrier network activity; 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 12, 2026 at 1:24 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Keith Franklin
Operating as: Franklin Cartage
DOT Number1273568
MC Number—
Street2588 SANTA ANA AVENUE SUITE A
City / StateCosta Mesa, CA 92627
Phone9496469039
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age21 yr 10 mo
MCS-150 filed08/05/2004
Company officerKeith Franklin
Power units2
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Unusually high carrier network activity
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
2
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
21 yr 10 mo
Since 2004
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
2588 SANTA ANA AVENUE SUITE A, Costa Mesa, CA, 92627 · Open in Maps →
2588 SANTA ANA AVENUE SUITE A, COSTA MESA, CA, 92627Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedAug 2004
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 Keith Franklin authorized to operate?

Keith Franklin'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 Keith Franklin's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Keith Franklin operate?

Keith Franklin operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Keith Franklin insured?

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

Has Keith Franklin had any risk indicators?

Keith Franklin has a risk score of 15/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Keith Franklin?

Keith Franklin's DOT number is 1273568. 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). Franklin Cartage Safety Record, DOT 1273568. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1273568
MLA
"Franklin Cartage Safety Record, DOT 1273568." Truck Graph, Jun 12, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1273568
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"Franklin Cartage Safety Record, DOT 1273568." Truck Graph. Last modified June 12, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1273568