Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
RICHARD HORTON
DOT 435368 · Carrier
Report DateJuly 5, 2026
⚠️CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding
Always call back on the FMCSA-registered number (919-462-4254) — not the number that contacted you. Scammers impersonate legitimate carriers and brokers.
Company Information
Legal NameRICHARD HORTON
Registered Since01/30/1991
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered AddressUNKNOWN, HOLLAND, MI, 28351
Phone919-462-4254
Risk Assessment
No MCS-150 date on file — verify the carrier is active
Authority held for 35.5 years
Authority & Licensing
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Fleet & Safety
Power Units1
Drivers0
Safety RatingNone on file
Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

39 FMCSA-registered entities share this address (showing 10). Multiple registrants at one address can indicate address farming or shell company activity.

CompanyDOTMCTypeStatus
HOWARD MOTOR EXPRESS INC 291004 — OTHER-APPLYING FOR MC Inactive
TULIP CITY CHARTERS INC 292135 MC191068 OTHER-UNKNOWN Active
ED BRINK SALES 306063 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
CONSOLINTED FORWARDING 308184 — OTHER-APPLYING FOR MC Inactive
MANS FERTRILIZER 309931 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
MILLER HEATING & COOLING 309939 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
DONNELLY CORP 341038 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
D W ENTERPRISES 358234 — PRIVATE PROPERTY Inactive
LEISURE TIME UNLIMITED INC 360054 — OTHER-APPLYING FOR MC Inactive
STERNBERG LELAND M 362268 — OTHER-APPLYING FOR MC Inactive
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