Carrier profile · USDOT 1588553 · MC-38274 · Updated Jun 13, 2026

JOHN ONEIL CANDLER

DBA JOHN CANDLER TRUCKING

1 power unitavg 15.5 yrLocal · 2 statesWEAVERVILLE, NC100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-38274 ACTIVE
Verified linksreagan.comFMCSA SAFER
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
15.5Avg age (yr)
1999–2022 · vPIC
Call dispatch(828) 712-1285Email dispatchjohnctrucking@reagan.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0

Nothing flagged.

USDOT registration19 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

1 power unit. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

15.5 yr

Model years 1999–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.

Identity stabilityStable

19 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2006 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

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Verification summaryAuthority, insurance, safety and identity facts for JOHN ONEIL CANDLER.

JOHN ONEIL CANDLER (USDOT 1588553) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.

It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Aug 8, 2017 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 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 Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.

It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 21, 2025.

It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.

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Frequently asked

What is JOHN ONEIL CANDLER's USDOT number?

JOHN ONEIL CANDLER's USDOT number is 1588553, and its motor carrier number is MC-38274.

Is JOHN ONEIL CANDLER authorized to operate?

As of Jun 13, 2026, JOHN ONEIL CANDLER is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is JOHN ONEIL CANDLER's safety record?

JOHN ONEIL CANDLER has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 5 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).

How big is JOHN ONEIL CANDLER's fleet?

JOHN ONEIL CANDLER operates 1 power unit and 1 driver per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is JOHN ONEIL CANDLER based?

JOHN ONEIL CANDLER is based in WEAVERVILLE, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.

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