Carrier profile · USDOT 421357 · MC023256 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Robert J Flaherty

DBA JR'S Auto Sales · Alfred, ME · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1990
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedMotor Vehicles
2
Power units
1
Drivers
4
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
2,000
Annual miles
36 yr
Registered
80
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 50.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. Driver OOS well above average: 50.0% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates0/20
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
50.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 4 inspections
Driver out-of-service
50.0%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 2 of 4 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 250.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
4
Driver inspections
4
Vehicle inspections
4
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
MC023256
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. Jan 24, 2019Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Northern Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles
Annual mileage
2,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
421357
MC / docket
MC-23256
Legal name
Robert J Flaherty
DBA
JR'S Auto Sales
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 19, 1990
Last MCS-150
Dec 4, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (0)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Individual

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 Robert J Flaherty's USDOT number?

Robert J Flaherty's USDOT number is 421357 and its docket number is MC023256.

Is Robert J Flaherty authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Robert J Flaherty's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 4 roadside inspections, a 50.0% vehicle and 50.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Robert J Flaherty's fleet?

2 power units and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 4, 2025.

What insurance does Robert J Flaherty carry?

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

Where is Robert J Flaherty located?

Robert J Flaherty is located at 156 Jordan Springs Rd, Alfred, ME, 04002. Phone: (207) 651-1708.

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