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DOT 1398996✓ Last checked 8h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
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DOT 1398996Elkwood, VA

Michael E Turner

DBA: M E Turner & Son Trucking

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateElkwood, VA 22718

Michael E Turner 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 Turner
DBAM E Turner & Son Trucking
DOT #1398996
MC #—
CityElkwood
StateVirginia
ZIP22718
Authority age20 yr 10 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed07/26/2005
Company officerMichael E Turner
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
20 yr 10 mo
Since 2005

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

Location

21328 THOMS ROAD, Elkwood, VA, 22718

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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
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedJul 2005
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Michael E Turner

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Michael E Turner authorized to operate?

Michael E Turner'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 Turner's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Michael E Turner operate?

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

Is Michael E Turner insured?

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

Has Michael E Turner had any risk indicators?

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

What is the DOT number for Michael E Turner?

Michael E Turner's DOT number is 1398996. 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 Turner Safety Record, DOT 1398996. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1398996
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"Michael E Turner Safety Record, DOT 1398996." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1398996
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