Current Status

LESTER FRANCIS

USDOT  81618 Inactive Interstate
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location_onLORAIN, OH databaseFMCSA public records
Power Units
0
Trucks + tractors
Drivers
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Not reported
Authority Age
52 yr
Since 1974
Safety Rating
Unrated
No DOT rating

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Authority Status Inactive

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Established Carrier

52 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 · LESTER FRANCIS

Is LESTER FRANCIS a legitimate motor carrier?

LESTER FRANCIS is registered with FMCSA under USDOT number 81618. Operating authority status is currently Inactive.

Where is LESTER FRANCIS based?

LESTER FRANCIS lists its physical address in LORAIN, OH in FMCSA records. The physical state and city fields are provided by the carrier on their MCS-150 form.

Is USDOT 81618 active?

USDOT 81618 (LESTER FRANCIS) operating authority status is currently Inactive. Data is sourced from live FMCSA federal records.

How many trucks does LESTER FRANCIS operate?

LESTER FRANCIS reports 0 power units to FMCSA. These figures come from the carrier's most recent MCS-150 filing.

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