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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Robert Roy Franklin
DOT 1809653 · Tellico Plains, TN
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

Robert Roy Franklin (DOT 1809653) is a Tennessee-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Tellico Plains, TN. As of June 9, 2026 at 7:30 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 9, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Robert Roy Franklin
DOT Number1809653
MC Number—
Street717 EPPERSON ROAD
City / StateTellico Plains, TN 37385
Phone4232612562
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age17 yr 9 mo
MCS-150 filed09/09/2008
Company officerRobert Roy Franklin
Power units3
Total drivers4
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
3
Fleet
Drivers
4
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
17 yr 9 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
717 EPPERSON ROAD, Tellico Plains, TN, 37385 · Open in Maps →
717 EPPERSON ROAD, TELLICO PLAINS, TN, 37385Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedSep 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 Robert Roy Franklin authorized to operate?

Robert Roy Franklin'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 Roy Franklin's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Robert Roy Franklin operate?

Robert Roy Franklin operates 3 power units with approximately 4 drivers.

Is Robert Roy Franklin insured?

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

Has Robert Roy Franklin had any risk indicators?

Robert Roy Franklin 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 Robert Roy Franklin?

Robert Roy Franklin's DOT number is 1809653. 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). Robert Roy Franklin Safety Record, DOT 1809653. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1809653
MLA
"Robert Roy Franklin Safety Record, DOT 1809653." Truck Graph, Jun 9, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1809653
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"Robert Roy Franklin Safety Record, DOT 1809653." Truck Graph. Last modified June 9, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1809653