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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
M & J Portable Welding
DOT 653126 · Council Bluffs, IA
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

M & J Portable Welding (DOT 653126) is a Iowa-based interstate carrier headquartered in Council Bluffs, IA. As of June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing on record; no inspection history 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 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Michael J Seaton
Operating as: M & J Portable Welding
DOT Number653126
MC Number—
Street2336 RAILROAD HWY
City / StateCouncil Bluffs, IA 51503
Phone4026814975
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age29 yr 10 mo
MCS-150 filed07/25/2024
Company officerMichael J Seaton
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
●No inspection history on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
29 yr 10 mo
Since 1996
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
2336 RAILROAD HWY, Council Bluffs, IA, 51503 · Open in Maps →
2336 RAILROAD HWY, COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, 51503Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedAug 1996
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 Michael J Seaton authorized to operate?

Michael J Seaton'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 J Seaton's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Michael J Seaton operate?

Michael J Seaton operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Michael J Seaton insured?

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

Has Michael J Seaton had any risk indicators?

Michael J Seaton 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 Michael J Seaton?

Michael J Seaton's DOT number is 653126. 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). M & J Portable Welding Safety Record, DOT 653126. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/653126
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