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This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 1233465Last checked 5h ago
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Vetting3 failed10 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing · +1 more
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Unusually high carrier network activity
Recordable crash on file
Unsafe driving violation on record
Driver qualification violation on record
Informational
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DOT 1233465Buckhannon, WV

Tip Starkey

DBA: Starkey Enterprises

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateBuckhannon, WV 26201

Tip Starkey has a fleet of 5 power units and 2 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. The company has recorded 3 roadside inspections in its operating history.

Identity
Legal nameTip Starkey
DBAStarkey Enterprises
DOT #1233465
MC #
CityBuckhannon
StateWest Virginia
ZIP26201
Authority age22 yr 1 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority
Contract authority
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed05/14/2026
Company officerTip Starkey
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
5
Power units
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
3
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
33.3%
↑ Above 22.26% avg
Authority Age
22 yr 1 mo
Since 2004

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 revoked in network
1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

134 STARKEY COVE DRIVE, Buckhannon, WV, 26201

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Inspection history

3 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: 33.3%

Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS (this carrier)
33.3%
National average
22.3%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
4/29/2025WVLevel II00Pass
3/28/2025WVLevel III10OOS
9/11/2024WVLevel II00Pass

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Violation categories (24 months)
Hours of Service
3 (100%)
Unsafe Driving
3 (100%)·1v
Driver Fitness
3 (100%)·1v
Controlled Substances
3 (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
2 (67%)

Crash history

1 crashes on record · Showing last 3

Fatalities: 0Injuries: 0Tow-aways: 1
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
WV00Y

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 GrantedApr 2004
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

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News, reviews, and web presence
West Virginia Secretary of State
Business registration and corporate filings
Better Business Bureau
Complaints, ratings, and accreditation status
LinkedIn
Company employees, leadership, and network
PACER (Federal Courts)
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Frequently asked

Tip Starkey

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Tip Starkey authorized to operate?

Tip Starkey'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 Tip Starkey's safety record?

Tip Starkey has 3 roadside inspections on record. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Tip Starkey operate?

Tip Starkey operates 5 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is Tip Starkey insured?

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

Has Tip Starkey had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Tip Starkey as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Tip Starkey?

Tip Starkey's DOT number is 1233465. 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). Tip Starkey Safety Record, DOT 1233465. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1233465
MLA
"Tip Starkey Safety Record, DOT 1233465." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1233465
Chicago
"Tip Starkey Safety Record, DOT 1233465." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/1233465
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