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DOT 1377587✓ Last checked 8h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
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DOT 1377587Ocala, FL

Stephen Edwards

DBA: Chekmate Towing & Recovery

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateOcala, FL 34470

Stephen Edwards has a fleet of 2 power units and 2 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 nameStephen Edwards
DBAChekmate Towing & Recovery
DOT #1377587
MC #—
CityOcala
StateFlorida
ZIP34470
Authority age21 yr
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed03/31/2026
Company officerStephen Edwards
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
2
Power units
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
21 yr
Since 2005

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

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

Location

950 NE 16 STREET, Ocala, FL, 34470

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Inspection history

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

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

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No active insurance filing on record
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Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedMay 2005
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Stephen Edwards

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Stephen Edwards authorized to operate?

Stephen Edwards'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 Stephen Edwards's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Stephen Edwards operate?

Stephen Edwards operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Stephen Edwards insured?

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

Has Stephen Edwards had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Stephen Edwards as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Stephen Edwards?

Stephen Edwards's DOT number is 1377587. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Stephen Edwards Safety Record, DOT 1377587. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1377587
MLA
"Stephen Edwards Safety Record, DOT 1377587." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1377587
Chicago
"Stephen Edwards Safety Record, DOT 1377587." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1377587
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