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Carrier profile · USDOT 1298687 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

William John Vaughan

Fairfield, IL · Interstate carrier · Since 2004
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm Supplies+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (618) 516-1216
4
Power units
3
Drivers
4
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
15K
Annual miles
22 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
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MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 4 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 33.33 per 1M mi
Total inspections
4
Driver inspections
4
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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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
4
Power units
4
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
3
Drivers
3
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
15,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1298687
MC / docket
None
Legal name
William John Vaughan
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 26, 2004
Last MCS-150
May 24, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
3 (3)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (618) 516-1216
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is William John Vaughan's USDOT number?

William John Vaughan's USDOT number is 1298687.

Is William John Vaughan authorized to operate?

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

What is William John Vaughan'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 William John Vaughan's fleet?

4 power units and 3 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 24, 2024.

Where is William John Vaughan located?

William John Vaughan is located at RR 5, Fairfield, IL, 62837. Phone: (618) 516-1216.

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