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Carrier profile · USDOT 1116455 · MC489130 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Michael L Townsend

DBA M L Townsend Enterprises · Lebanon, NH · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2003
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayPaper ProductsConstruction+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (603) 448-7617
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
25K
Annual miles
23 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 0 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
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC489130
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. Jul 1, 2020Liability (BIPD) · Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Co · $750,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayPaper ProductsConstructionSludge,ash,wood
Annual mileage
24,720 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1116455
MC / docket
MC-489130
Legal name
Michael L Townsend
DBA
M L Townsend Enterprises
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Apr 8, 2003
Last MCS-150
Feb 25, 2026
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 Michael L Townsend's USDOT number?

Michael L Townsend's USDOT number is 1116455 and its docket number is MC489130.

Is Michael L Townsend authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Michael L Townsend's safety record?

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

How big is Michael L Townsend's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 25, 2026.

What insurance does Michael L Townsend carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Frankenmuth Mutual Insurance Co.

Where is Michael L Townsend located?

Michael L Townsend is located at 136 Storrs Hill Road, Lebanon, NH, 03766. Phone: (603) 448-7617.

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