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DOT 4016909Last checked 6h ago
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Vetting2 failed11 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing
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DOT 4016909Los Angeles, CA

Steven Appleton

DBA: La River Kayak Safari

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateLos Angeles, CA 90039-3805

Steven Appleton 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 nameSteven Appleton
DBALa River Kayak Safari
DOT #4016909
MC #
CityLos Angeles
StateCalifornia
ZIP90039-3805
Authority age3 yr 4 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed01/24/2023
Company officerSteven James Appleton Sr.
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
3 yr 4 mo
Since 2023

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

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
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Associated entities1 connections
✓ No revoked links
Shared phoneActive

Location

2825 BENEDICT ST, Los Angeles, CA, 90039-3805

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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.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

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 GrantedJan 2023
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Steven Appleton

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Steven Appleton authorized to operate?

Steven Appleton'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 Steven Appleton's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Steven Appleton operate?

Steven Appleton operates 2 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Steven Appleton insured?

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

Has Steven Appleton had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Steven Appleton as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Steven Appleton?

Steven Appleton's DOT number is 4016909. 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). Steven Appleton Safety Record, DOT 4016909. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4016909
MLA
"Steven Appleton Safety Record, DOT 4016909." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4016909
Chicago
"Steven Appleton Safety Record, DOT 4016909." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/4016909
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