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15/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
R Kartes Construction
DOT 780978 · Merlin, OR
Report generated: June 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

R Kartes Construction (DOT 780978) is a Oregon-based intrastate hazmat carrier headquartered in Merlin, OR. As of June 9, 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 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Robert Herbert Kartes
Operating as: R Kartes Construction
DOT Number780978
MC Number—
Street1011 ORT LN
City / StateMerlin, OR 97532
Phone5414797917
Operation typeIntrastate Hazmat
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age27 yr 7 mo
MCS-150 filed—
Company officerRobert Kartes
Power units3
Total drivers2
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
DENNIS LLOYD OWENShared address
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Power Units
3
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
27 yr 7 mo
Since 1998
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
1011 ORT LN, Merlin, OR, 97532 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedNov 1998
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 Robert Herbert Kartes authorized to operate?

Robert Herbert Kartes'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 Robert Herbert Kartes's safety record?

Robert Herbert Kartes does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Robert Herbert Kartes operate?

Robert Herbert Kartes operates 3 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Robert Herbert Kartes insured?

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

Has Robert Herbert Kartes had any risk indicators?

Robert Herbert Kartes 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 Robert Herbert Kartes?

Robert Herbert Kartes's DOT number is 780978. 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). R Kartes Construction Safety Record, DOT 780978. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/780978
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