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Company Information
Legal NameJOHN CARPENTER
Registered Since02/18/1994
DBA / Trade NameJEL-CAR
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address105 COLE PLACE, STERLINGTON, LA, 71280
Phone318-376-1573
Company OfficerRANDY CARPENTER
Risk Assessment
No MCS-150 date on file — verify the carrier is active
Authority held for 32.4 years
FMCSA shows this company is NOT allowed to operate
OUT OF SERVICE since 2009-02-22
Authority & Licensing
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Fleet & Safety
Power Units2
Drivers6
Safety RatingNone 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 |
|---|
| RANDY CARPENTER TRUCKING |
477628 |
— |
EXEMPT FOR HIRE |
Inactive |
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