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Company Information
Legal NameAMERITRANS INC
Registered Since10/24/1986
Entity TypeBroker
Registered Address1316 BROWN TR, BEDFORD, TX, 76022
Phone817-545-0566
Risk Assessment
Authority held for 39.7 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
No broker bond on file — cannot legally broker loads without a $75,000 BMC-84 bond
Authority & Licensing
Docket NumberMC182108
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Bond / InsurerSOUTHWEST MARINE AND GENERAL INSURANCE COMPAN
Policy / Bond #13734
Fleet & Safety
Brokers are asset-light — zero trucks and drivers on file is normal and expected.
Authority History
No authority history found on file.
Other Companies at This Address
1 FMCSA-registered entity share this address. Multiple registrants at one address can indicate address farming or shell company activity.
| Company | DOT | MC | Type | Status |
|---|
| AMERITRANS INC |
2213113 |
MC182108 |
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE |
Active |
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