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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 429689Last checked 19h ago
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Vetting4 failed9 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing · +2 more
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
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DOT 429689Byhalia, MS

Rufus E Pennington

DBA: Pennington Welding Shop And Crane Rental

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateByhalia, MS 38611

Rufus E Pennington has a fleet of 5 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 nameRufus E Pennington
DBAPennington Welding Shop And Crane Rental
DOT #429689
MC #
CityByhalia
StateMississippi
ZIP38611
Authority age35 yr 6 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed09/18/2024
Company officerRufus Pennington
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
5
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
No inspections
Authority Age
35 yr 6 mo
Since 1990

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Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

1041 HWY 309N, Byhalia, MS, 38611

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Inspection history

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

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

1 crashes on record · Showing last 3

Fatalities: 0Injuries: 2Tow-aways: 1
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
MS02Y

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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 GrantedNov 1990
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Rufus E Pennington

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Rufus E Pennington authorized to operate?

Rufus E Pennington'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 Rufus E Pennington's safety record?

Rufus E Pennington does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Rufus E Pennington operate?

Rufus E Pennington operates 5 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Rufus E Pennington insured?

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

Has Rufus E Pennington had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Rufus E Pennington as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Rufus E Pennington?

Rufus E Pennington's DOT number is 429689. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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