Carrier profile · USDOT 1526179 · MC744524 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John Mendes

DBA J&D Enterprise · Checotah, OK · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2006
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+16 more
2
Power units
1
Drivers
4
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
63K
Annual miles
20 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% · 1 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 4 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
4
Driver inspections
4
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
0
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
MC744524
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jun 5, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersOilfield EquipmentLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionPotable Water Sod Grass
Annual mileage
62,631 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1526179
MC / docket
MC-744524
Legal name
John Mendes
DBA
J&D Enterprise
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 6, 2006
Last MCS-150
Jul 19, 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 Mendes's USDOT number?

John Mendes's USDOT number is 1526179 and its docket number is MC744524.

Is John Mendes authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is John Mendes's safety record?

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

How big is John Mendes's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 19, 2025.

What insurance does John Mendes carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is John Mendes located?

John Mendes is located at 416452 Why 266, Checotah, OK, 74426. Phone: (918) 916-3063.

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