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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Michael Potthast
DOT 1839741 · New Douglas, IL
Report generated: June 2, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Michael Potthast (DOT 1839741) is a Illinois-based interstate carrier headquartered in New Douglas, IL. As of June 2, 2026 at 7:30 AM, 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 2, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Michael Potthast
DOT Number1839741
MC Number—
Street45 SILVER CREEK AVE
City / StateNew Douglas, IL 62074
Phone2174561266
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age17 yr 5 mo
MCS-150 filed05/05/2025
Company officerMichael Potthast
Power units2
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
2
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
17 yr 5 mo
Since 2008
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
45 SILVER CREEK AVE, New Douglas, IL, 62074 · Open in Maps →
45 SILVER CREEK AVE, NEW DOUGLAS, IL, 62074Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedDec 2008
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 Potthast authorized to operate?

Michael Potthast'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 Potthast's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Michael Potthast operate?

Michael Potthast operates 2 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Michael Potthast insured?

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

Has Michael Potthast had any risk indicators?

Michael Potthast 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 Potthast?

Michael Potthast's DOT number is 1839741. 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 Potthast Safety Record, DOT 1839741. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1839741
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"Michael Potthast Safety Record, DOT 1839741." Truck Graph, Jun 2, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1839741
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