Carrier profile · USDOT 1121533 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John Daniel King

DBA King Communications · Helenwood, TN · Interstate carrier · Since 2003
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedBuilding MaterialsUtilitiesConstructionCable Wire
2
Power units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
7,000
Annual miles
23 yr
Registered
90
/ 100
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Contact details shared with 21 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

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

FMCSA closed cases

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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
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsUtilitiesConstructionCable Wire
Annual mileage
7,000 mi (2008)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1121533
MC / docket
None
Legal name
John Daniel King
DBA
King Communications
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 22, 2003
Last MCS-150
Mar 6, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 21 other active USDOTs.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is John Daniel King's USDOT number?

John Daniel King's USDOT number is 1121533.

Is John Daniel King authorized to operate?

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

What is John Daniel King's safety record?

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

How big is John Daniel King's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 6, 2025.

Where is John Daniel King located?

John Daniel King is located at 2112 Sulpher Creek Road, Helenwood, TN, 37755. Phone: (423) 215-4762.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.