⛔HIGH RISK — do not proceed without direct FMCSA verification
Always call back on the FMCSA-registered number (618-516-1216) — not the number that contacted you. Scammers impersonate legitimate carriers and brokers.
Company Information
Legal NameWILLIAM JOHN VAUGHAN
Registered Since07/27/2026
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered AddressRR 5, FAIRFIELD, IL, 62837
Phone618-516-1216
Email on FileJNVON@HOTMAIL.COM
Company OfficerWILLIAM VAUGHAN
Risk Assessment
No MCS-150 date on file — verify the carrier is active
Authority granted only 4 days ago — very new, high risk
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Insurance & Bond Filings
No insurance or bond filings found on file.
Fleet & Safety
Power Units5
Drivers10
Safety RatingNone on file
Cargo Carried
No cargo categories on file.
US Inspections (24 months)
No inspection data found on file.
US Crashes (24 months)
No crash data found on file.
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 |
|---|
| WILLIAM JOHN VAUGHAN |
1298687 |
— |
PRIVATE PROPERTY |
Inactive |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is WILLIAM JOHN VAUGHAN authorized to operate?
WILLIAM JOHN VAUGHAN (DOT 4770952) is on file with FMCSA. Current status: HIGH RISK — do not proceed without direct FMCSA verification.
Is WILLIAM JOHN VAUGHAN safe to book a load with?
FMCSA has not issued a formal safety rating for this carrier — most carriers never get one, so check the flags above instead. This report also checks insurance, authority history, and other risk signals FMCSA's rating alone won't show you.
What is WILLIAM JOHN VAUGHAN's DOT number?
WILLIAM JOHN VAUGHAN's FMCSA identifiers: DOT 4770952.
How do I contact WILLIAM JOHN VAUGHAN?
The phone number on file with FMCSA is 618-516-1216.