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Carrier profile · USDOT 2544458 · MC885603 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John Clayton

DBA Alpha Transport · Caulfield, MO · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2014
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesMotorcycles
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (417) 838-8421
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1
Annual miles
12 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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.

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC885603
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesMotorcycles
Annual mileage
1 mi (2020)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2544458
MC / docket
MC-885603
Legal name
John Clayton
DBA
Alpha Transport
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Sep 24, 2014
Last MCS-150
Feb 26, 2021
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
Yes
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.
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Frequently asked

What is John Clayton's USDOT number?

John Clayton's USDOT number is 2544458 and its docket number is MC885603.

Is John Clayton authorized to operate?

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

What is John Clayton's safety record?

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

How big is John Clayton's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 26, 2021.

Where is John Clayton located?

John Clayton is located at 541 State Hwy H, Caulfield, MO, 65626. Phone: (417) 838-8421.

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