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ENCOUNTER LOGISTICS LLC

MC1001822 · DOT 03209258 · LUFKIN, TX

📞 +1 (936) 208-9835✉ kayeksmith@yahoo.com↗ Official MOTUS Record↗ FMCSA SAFER
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Broker Authority
Active
Active Broker Since
4 years, 6 months
continuously active
Surety Bond (BMC-84)
$75,000 · Active
on file since Nov 7, 2024
Process Agent (BOC-3)
#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
Ownership & Leadership
MOLINDA SMITHOwnerMOTUS
MANAGING MEMBER

History & Compliance

  • Broker authority — Active

    Current

  • BMC-84 filed — SureTec Insurance Company

    $75,000

    Nov 7, 2024MOTUS

  • Reinstated

    Dec 7, 2021Archive

  • Authority Revoked

    Nov 29, 2021Archive

  • BMC-84 filed — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.

    $75,000

    Nov 8, 2018MOTUS

  • Granted

    Nov 26, 2018
Authority StatusWhether the broker's FMCSA operating authority is currently active. Inactive = cannot legally broker loads.

Active broker authority

30/30
Authority AgeHow long the broker has held authority. Newer brokers are higher risk — most failures happen in the first 2 years.

2-5 years in business

13/20
Bond StatusBrokers must carry a $75,000 BMC-84 or BMC-85 surety bond. Missing bond = no protection if they don't pay.

Bond/surety on file

20/20
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

1 revocation(s), all over 2 years ago

5/10
Rejected FilingsInsurance or bond filings rejected by FMCSA — often due to paperwork errors, but can indicate deeper issues.

No rejected filings

5/5
Compliance

Bond filed, BOC-3 on file, MCS-150 current

8/10

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Frequently Asked

Is ENCOUNTER LOGISTICS LLC a legitimate freight broker?

ENCOUNTER LOGISTICS LLC (MC1001822) has active broker authority with the FMCSA. Their MOTUS-verified Trust Score is B (81/100). They've been an active broker 4 years, 6 months.

What is their bond status?

Per current MOTUS records, ENCOUNTER LOGISTICS LLC has an active surety bond on file.

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