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0/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
American Auto Sales
DOT 2859195 · Corpus Christi, TX
Report generated: June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

American Auto Sales (DOT 2859195) is a Texas-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Corpus Christi, TX. As of June 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM, 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 6, 2026 at 12:31 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Robert Wayne Ponton
Operating as: American Auto Sales
DOT Number2859195
MC Number—
Street3249 SARATOGA BLVD
City / StateCorpus Christi, TX 78415-5802
Phone3614608400
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age10 yr 3 mo
MCS-150 filed04/26/2023
Company officerRobert Wayne Ponton
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
10 yr 3 mo
Since 2016
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
3249 SARATOGA BLVD, Corpus Christi, TX, 78415-5802 · Open in Maps →
3249 SARATOGA BLVD, CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, 78415-5802Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedFeb 2016
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 Wayne Ponton authorized to operate?

Robert Wayne Ponton'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 Wayne Ponton's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Robert Wayne Ponton operate?

Robert Wayne Ponton operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Robert Wayne Ponton insured?

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

Has Robert Wayne Ponton had any risk indicators?

Robert Wayne Ponton 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 Wayne Ponton?

Robert Wayne Ponton's DOT number is 2859195. 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). American Auto Sales Safety Record, DOT 2859195. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2859195
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"American Auto Sales Safety Record, DOT 2859195." Truck Graph, Jun 6, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2859195
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