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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Michael Tipton
DOT 978590 · Mt Sterling, KY
Report generated: June 4, 2026 at 3:04 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Michael Tipton (DOT 978590) is a Kentucky-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Mt Sterling, KY. As of June 4, 2026 at 3:04 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing 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 4, 2026 at 3:04 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Michael Tipton
DOT Number978590
MC Number—
Street3111 MAYSVILLE RD
City / StateMt Sterling, KY 40353
Phone8594970542
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age24 yr 8 mo
MCS-150 filed—
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing 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
24 yr 8 mo
Since 2001
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
3111 MAYSVILLE RD, Mt Sterling, KY, 40353 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedSep 2001
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 Tipton authorized to operate?

Michael Tipton'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 Tipton's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Michael Tipton operate?

Michael Tipton operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Michael Tipton insured?

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

Has Michael Tipton had any risk indicators?

Michael Tipton has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Michael Tipton?

Michael Tipton's DOT number is 978590. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Michael Tipton Safety Record, DOT 978590. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/978590
MLA
"Michael Tipton Safety Record, DOT 978590." Truck Graph, Jun 4, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/978590
Chicago
"Michael Tipton Safety Record, DOT 978590." Truck Graph. Last modified June 4, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/978590