Carrier profile · USDOT 1207012 · MC505882 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John J Bethea

DBA Bethea Hauling · Hamlet, NC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2004
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsConstructionChips
1
Power units
1
Drivers
4
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
88K
Annual miles
22 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

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 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 4 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 5.67 per 1M mi
Total inspections
4
Driver inspections
4
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
1
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC505882
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Feb 2, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Southeastern Insurance Company · $750,000

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 FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsConstructionChips
Annual mileage
88,203 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1207012
MC / docket
MC-505882
Legal name
John J Bethea
DBA
Bethea Hauling
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 3, 2004
Last MCS-150
Feb 14, 2025
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 J Bethea's USDOT number?

John J Bethea's USDOT number is 1207012 and its docket number is MC505882.

Is John J Bethea authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is John J Bethea's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 4 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is John J Bethea's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 14, 2025.

What insurance does John J Bethea carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Southeastern Insurance Company.

Where is John J Bethea located?

John J Bethea is located at 509 Hamlet Ave, Hamlet, NC, 28345. Phone: (910) 997-1033.

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