Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 1526179 · MC-744524 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
John Mendes
DBA J&D ENTERPRISE
2 power unitsavg 15.5 yrLocal · 2 statesCHECOTAH, OK50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-744524 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
3Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.5Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
USDOT registration2020 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
Crashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
15.5 yr
Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
20 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JOHN MENDES (USDOT 1526179) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Jun 5, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 4 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 2 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 19, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JOHN MENDES's USDOT number?
JOHN MENDES's USDOT number is 1526179, and its motor carrier number is MC-744524.
Is JOHN MENDES authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, JOHN MENDES is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JOHN MENDES's safety record?
JOHN MENDES has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 4 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 4 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is JOHN MENDES's fleet?
JOHN MENDES operates 2 power units and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JOHN MENDES based?
JOHN MENDES is based in CHECOTAH, OK, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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