Carrier profile · USDOT 7448258 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Billy D Higginbotham

DBA Higginbotham Farms · Paris, IL · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2026
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
4
Power units
6
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
0 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
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Registered less than a year ago: New entrants are a common vector for double brokering and fraud.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity10/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
4
Power units
4
Trucks
4
Tractors owned
6
Trailers owned
6
Drivers
6
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
Grain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
7448258
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Billy D Higginbotham
DBA
Higginbotham Farms
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Sep 17, 2026
Last MCS-150
N/A
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
6 (6)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (217) 465-5790
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Frequently asked

What is Billy D Higginbotham's USDOT number?

Billy D Higginbotham's USDOT number is 7448258.

Is Billy D Higginbotham authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Billy D Higginbotham's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Billy D Higginbotham's fleet?

4 power units and 6 drivers per its MCS-150.

Where is Billy D Higginbotham located?

Billy D Higginbotham is located at 6136 N 1000TH St, Paris, IL, 61944-7590. Phone: (217) 465-5790.

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