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DOT 2279312Mercer, PA

Michael E Root

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateMercer, PA 16137

Michael E Root 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 nameMichael E Root
DBA—
DOT #2279312
MC #—
CityMercer
StatePennsylvania
ZIP16137
Authority age14 yr 3 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed03/02/2012
Company officerMichael E Root
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
14 yr 3 mo
Since 2012

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

Location

47 WE THE PEOPLE LANE, Mercer, PA, 16137

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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 GrantedMar 2012
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Michael E Root

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Michael E Root authorized to operate?

Michael E Root'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 Root's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Michael E Root operate?

Michael E Root operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Michael E Root insured?

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

Has Michael E Root had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Michael E Root?

Michael E Root's DOT number is 2279312. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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