Fleet typeIdentity
Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 1526179 · MC-744524 · Updated 06/13/2026
JOHN MENDES
DBA J&D ENTERPRISES SOD FARMS AND TRUCKING
2 power unitsavg 15.5 yrLocal · 2 statesCHECOTAH, OK
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
Carrier verification summary for JOHN MENDES
JOHN MENDES (USDOT 1526179) is unrated by Vektor because the deterministic FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of 06/13/2026.
JOHN MENDES (USDOT 1526179) holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of 06/13/2026.
JOHN MENDES (USDOT 1526179) has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot row is available as of 06/13/2026.
JOHN MENDES (USDOT 1526179) has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed 06/13/2026.
JOHN MENDES (USDOT 1526179) has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of 06/13/2026.
JOHN MENDES (USDOT 1526179) reports 2 power units and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated 07/19/2025.
JOHN MENDES (USDOT 1526179) has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed 06/13/2026.
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNot enough inspection history to rate
USDOT registration2020 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.050.0 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · 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 computing.
Identity stabilityStable
20 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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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 2026-06-13, 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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