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Carrier profile · USDOT 540199 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John Horst

DBA J A Horst & Sons · Clear Spring, MD · Interstate carrier · Since 1993
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (301) 331-9892
2
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
8,250
Annual miles
33 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

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
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

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
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
General FreightMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Annual mileage
8,250 mi (2021)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
540199
MC / docket
None
Legal name
John Horst
DBA
J A Horst & Sons
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 21, 1993
Last MCS-150
Oct 13, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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 Horst's USDOT number?

John Horst's USDOT number is 540199.

Is John Horst authorized to operate?

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

What is John Horst's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is John Horst's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 13, 2025.

Where is John Horst located?

John Horst is located at 13526 Big Pool Rd, Clear Spring, MD, 21722. Phone: (301) 331-9892.

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