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This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 979076✓ Last checked 15h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
Risk Signals Detected
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DOT 979076Niles, MI

Ray Lorance

DBA: Daves Garage

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateNiles, MI 49120

Ray Lorance 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 nameRay Lorance
DBADaves Garage
DOT #979076
MC #—
CityNiles
StateMichigan
ZIP49120
Authority age24 yr 8 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed06/26/2025
Company officerRay Lorance
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
24 yr 8 mo
Since 2001

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

713 NORTH 13TH ST, Niles, MI, 49120

713 NORTH 13TH ST, NILES, MI, 49120Open in Maps →

Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

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 GrantedSep 2001
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Ray Lorance

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Ray Lorance authorized to operate?

Ray Lorance'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 Ray Lorance's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Ray Lorance operate?

Ray Lorance operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Ray Lorance insured?

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

Has Ray Lorance had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Ray Lorance as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Ray Lorance?

Ray Lorance's DOT number is 979076. 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). Ray Lorance Safety Record, DOT 979076. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/979076
MLA
"Ray Lorance Safety Record, DOT 979076." Truck Graph, Jun 1, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/979076
Chicago
"Ray Lorance Safety Record, DOT 979076." Truck Graph. Last modified June 1, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/979076
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