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Carrier profile · USDOT 1839741 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Michael Potthast

New Douglas, IL · Interstate carrier · Since 2008
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (217) 456-1266
2
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
5,129
Annual miles
17 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
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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 & 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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

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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
2
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
LivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Annual mileage
5,129 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1839741
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Michael Potthast
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 22, 2008
Last MCS-150
May 5, 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 Michael Potthast's USDOT number?

Michael Potthast's USDOT number is 1839741.

Is Michael Potthast authorized to operate?

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

What is Michael Potthast's safety record?

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

How big is Michael Potthast's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 5, 2025.

Where is Michael Potthast located?

Michael Potthast is located at 45 Silver Creek Ave, New Douglas, IL, 62074. Phone: (217) 456-1266.

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