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BRET AUSTIN

DBA: AUSTIN TRUCKING

DOT 00947434 · MC# 406120 · PARIS, TX

Active carrier authority since 2005 · insured · no revocations — Grade D

Operation & Authority

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Authority
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
Operation
A
Active for
21 years, 1 month

Fleet

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Power units
1
Drivers
1
Fleet size
A
Officer
BRET AUSTIN

FF Trust Score

D

56/100

Below Average — significant concerns, proceed with caution

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

Active carrier authority

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

10+ years in business

20/20
Insurance

BIPD liability insurance on file, current

25/25
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

No revocation records

25/25
Pending Suspension

Authority suspension scheduled for 2026-07-02 — still active now, proceed with caution

-44/0

Data synced daily from FMCSA. Trust Scores are calculated automatically.

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Active

    Current
  • Authority suspension scheduled

    effective 2026-07-02, served 2026-06-02 — still active now, proceed with caution

    Jul 2, 2026MOTUS
  • Reinstated

    May 12, 2005Archive
  • Authority Revoked

    May 2, 2005Archive
  • Reinstated

    Dec 16, 2004Archive
  • Authority Revoked

    Apr 26, 2004Archive
  • Granted

    May 29, 2001

Safety

⏳ Coming soon

We're adding this from FMCSA data — not yet available for this carrier.

  • CSA BASIC scores
  • Roadside inspections
  • Crashes
  • Safety rating

Frequently Asked

Does BRET AUSTIN have active FMCSA authority?

BRET AUSTIN (DOT 00947434) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is D (56/100). They've held active authority 21 years, 1 month.

What is their insurance status?

Per current records, BRET AUSTIN has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.

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