Current Status

RICHARD PUCKETT

DBA · HIGH SOUTH WRECKER
USDOT  481656 Inactive Interstate
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location_onBANNER ELK, NC databaseFMCSA public records
Power Units
2
Trucks + tractors
Drivers
2
1.00 per truck
Authority Age
34 yr
Since 1992
Safety Rating
Unrated
No DOT rating

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Authority Status Inactive

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Established Carrier

34 years of continuous operating authority.

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Unrated

No DOT safety rating on file — common, not disqualifying on its own.

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FAQ · RICHARD PUCKETT

Is RICHARD PUCKETT a legitimate motor carrier?

RICHARD PUCKETT is registered with FMCSA under USDOT number 481656. Operating authority status is currently Inactive.

Where is RICHARD PUCKETT based?

RICHARD PUCKETT lists its physical address in BANNER ELK, NC in FMCSA records. The physical state and city fields are provided by the carrier on their MCS-150 form.

Is USDOT 481656 active?

USDOT 481656 (RICHARD PUCKETT) operating authority status is currently Inactive. Data is sourced from live FMCSA federal records.

How many trucks does RICHARD PUCKETT operate?

RICHARD PUCKETT reports 2 power units and employs 2 drivers to FMCSA. These figures come from the carrier's most recent MCS-150 filing.

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