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DOT 2969980Sherman, TX

Surface Effects LLC

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateSherman, TX 75092

Surface Effects LLC has a fleet of 1 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 nameSurface Effects LLC
DBA—
DOT #2969980
MC #—
CitySherman
StateTexas
ZIP75092
Authority age9 yr 3 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed02/06/2017
Company officerDon L Hayes
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
9 yr 3 mo
Since 2017

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Business Connections
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Associated entities2 connections
✓ No revoked links
Shared phoneActive
Shared officerActive

Location

1909 MONTE CRISTO DRSHERMAN, Sherman, TX, 75092

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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 GrantedFeb 2017
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Surface Effects LLC

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Surface Effects LLC authorized to operate?

Surface Effects LLC'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 Surface Effects LLC's safety record?

Surface Effects LLC does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Surface Effects LLC operate?

Surface Effects LLC operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Surface Effects LLC insured?

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

Has Surface Effects LLC had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Surface Effects LLC as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Surface Effects LLC?

Surface Effects LLC's DOT number is 2969980. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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