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DOT 1279902Last checked 5h ago
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DOT 1279902MC584853Palm Bay, FL

Michael E Higgins

DBA: Safety First Transport

Authority InactiveIntrastatePalm Bay, FL 32907

Michael E Higgins has a fleet of 1 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 nameMichael E Higgins
DBASafety First Transport
DOT #1279902
MC #MC584853
CityPalm Bay
StateFlorida
ZIP32907
Authority age21 yr 9 mo
StatusAuthority Inactive
Common authority⚠ Inactive
Contract authorityNot authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed11/29/2004
Company officerMichael E Higgins
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
No inspections
Authority Age
21 yr 9 mo
Since 2004

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

Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

784 ANTILLES AVE, Palm Bay, FL, 32907

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

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 on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

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Authority GrantedAug 2004
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Michael E Higgins

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Michael E Higgins authorized to operate?

Michael E Higgins'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 Michael E Higgins's safety record?

Michael E Higgins does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Michael E Higgins operate?

Michael E Higgins operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Michael E Higgins insured?

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

Has Michael E Higgins had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Michael E Higgins as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Michael E Higgins?

Michael E Higgins's DOT number is 1279902 and MC number is MC584853. 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). Michael E Higgins Safety Record, DOT 1279902. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1279902
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