Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
STEPHEN MICHAEL PUCKETT dba STEVE PUCKETT TRUCKING
DOT 396140 · Carrier
Report DateJuly 5, 2026
⚠️CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding
Always call back on the FMCSA-registered number (704-898-9849) — not the number that contacted you. Scammers impersonate legitimate carriers and brokers.
Company Information
Legal NameSTEPHEN MICHAEL PUCKETT
Registered Since06/11/1990
DBA / Trade NameSTEVE PUCKETT TRUCKING
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered AddressHWY 184, BANNER ELK, NC, 28604
Phone704-898-9849
MCS-150 Filed11/07/2006
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 last filed 20+ years ago — may be inactive
Authority held for 36.1 years
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

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

CompanyDOTMCTypeStatus
BOONE CEDAR & TIMBER PRODUCTS 338627 PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
WILLIAM L PUCKETT 47587 PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
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  • Double brokering is at record highs. Scammers clone legitimate authority and re-broker your load.
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