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Carrier profile · USDOT 1521308 · MC615345 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John D Murphy

DBA Gotham Express · Calabash, NC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2006
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+4 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (813) 389-5053
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
25K
Annual miles
20 yr
Registered
75
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
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.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC615345
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K 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
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionTrees, Shrubs
Annual mileage
25,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1521308
MC / docket
MC-615345
Legal name
John D Murphy
DBA
Gotham Express
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 26, 2006
Last MCS-150
Jul 31, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is John D Murphy's USDOT number?

John D Murphy's USDOT number is 1521308 and its docket number is MC615345.

Is John D Murphy authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is John D Murphy's safety record?

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

How big is John D Murphy's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 31, 2024.

Where is John D Murphy located?

John D Murphy is located at 8865 Mobile Ave NW, Calabash, NC, 28467. Phone: (813) 389-5053.

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