Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
BERRY ALBERT ROOT dba BAR TRUCKING
DOT 287492 · Carrier
Report DateJune 27, 2026
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Company Information
Legal NameBERRY ALBERT ROOT
Registered Since02/17/1987
DBA / Trade NameBAR TRUCKING
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered AddressUNKNOWN, PORTAGE, MI, 49082
Risk Assessment
No MCS-150 date on file — verify the carrier is active
No phone or email on file with FMCSA
Authority held for 39.4 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Fleet & Safety
Power Units1
Drivers1
Safety RatingNone on file
Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

8 FMCSA-registered entities share this address. Multiple registrants at one address can indicate address farming or shell company activity.

CompanyDOTMCTypeStatus
FREELAND TRUCKING INC 100179 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
CARL HOEKSEMA 387888 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
VANLOO DICK J 169994 — EXEMPT FOR HIRE Inactive
ELK EXPRESS LINES LTD 222171 MC156345 OTHER-UNKNOWN Active
K & S SUPPLY INC 251975 MC197814 AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Active
ROSE GORDON PETER 287725 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
HABERSTROH FARM PRODUCTS 291795 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
K&S SUPPLY 347780 — OTHER-UNKNOWN Inactive
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