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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Horton Transportation
DOT 2862272 · MC MC959198 · Gadsden, AL
Report generated: June 5, 2026 at 12:31 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Horton Transportation (DOT 2862272, MC MC959198) is a Alabama-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Gadsden, AL. As of June 5, 2026 at 12:31 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 5, 2026 at 12:31 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Sam Horton
Operating as: Horton Transportation
DOT Number2862272
MC NumberMC959198
Street1703 SPRINGFIELD AVE
City / StateGadsden, AL 35903
Phone2566222869
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age10 yr 3 mo
MCS-150 filed04/30/2016
Company officerSam Demetrius Horton
Power units2
Total drivers4
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)Not authorized
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
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
2
Fleet
Drivers
4
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
1703 SPRINGFIELD AVE, Gadsden, AL, 35903 · Open in Maps →
1703 SPRINGFIELD AVE, GADSDEN, AL, 35903Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMar 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 Sam Horton authorized to operate?

Sam Horton'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 Sam Horton's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Sam Horton operate?

Sam Horton operates 2 power units with approximately 4 drivers.

Is Sam Horton insured?

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

Has Sam Horton had any risk indicators?

Sam Horton 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 Sam Horton?

Sam Horton's DOT number is 2862272 and MC number is MC959198. 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). Horton Transportation Safety Record, DOT 2862272. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2862272
MLA
"Horton Transportation Safety Record, DOT 2862272." Truck Graph, Jun 5, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2862272
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"Horton Transportation Safety Record, DOT 2862272." Truck Graph. Last modified June 5, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2862272