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Owner-operator
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Carrier profile · USDOT 278885 · MC-188469 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
MICHAEL LEE HIGGINSON
DBA HIGGINSON TOWING & SALVAGE
3 power unitsMOUNT VERNON, IL50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-188469 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
Not yet decoded
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileNo inspection history despite active fleet
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No inspection history despite active fleetAn established carrier reporting 3 power units has no roadside inspections — a common shell/paper-carrier signal.Not enough inspection history to rateNo federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. There is no recent safety record to judge this carrier on — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
USDOT registration3939 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo—
No inspections · 24 moCrashes · fatal—
No crash recordVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
39 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
MICHAEL LEE HIGGINSON (USDOT 278885) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of 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 BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN effective Mar 11, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 0 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 0 vehicle-level and 0 driver-level, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 3 power units and 2 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 29, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MICHAEL LEE HIGGINSON's USDOT number?
MICHAEL LEE HIGGINSON's USDOT number is 278885, and its motor carrier number is MC-188469.
Is MICHAEL LEE HIGGINSON authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, MICHAEL LEE HIGGINSON is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
How big is MICHAEL LEE HIGGINSON's fleet?
MICHAEL LEE HIGGINSON operates 3 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MICHAEL LEE HIGGINSON based?
MICHAEL LEE HIGGINSON is based in MOUNT VERNON, IL.
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