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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Thomas Markel Trucking
DOT 511756 · Columbus, MI
Report generated: June 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Thomas Markel Trucking (DOT 511756) is a Michigan-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Columbus, MI. As of June 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM, 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 7, 2026 at 12:35 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
Thomas N Markel
Operating as: Thomas Markel Trucking
DOT Number511756
MC Number—
Street8560 GRATIOT
City / StateColumbus, MI 48063
Phone3137271665
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age33 yr 4 mo
MCS-150 filed06/30/2003
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
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
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
33 yr 4 mo
Since 1993
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
8560 GRATIOT, Columbus, MI, 48063 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedFeb 1993
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 Thomas N Markel authorized to operate?

Thomas N Markel'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 Thomas N Markel's safety record?

Thomas N Markel does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Thomas N Markel operate?

Thomas N Markel operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Thomas N Markel insured?

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

Has Thomas N Markel had any risk indicators?

Thomas N Markel 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 Thomas N Markel?

Thomas N Markel's DOT number is 511756. 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). Thomas Markel Trucking Safety Record, DOT 511756. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/511756
MLA
"Thomas Markel Trucking Safety Record, DOT 511756." Truck Graph, Jun 7, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/511756
Chicago
"Thomas Markel Trucking Safety Record, DOT 511756." Truck Graph. Last modified June 7, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/511756