Active carrier authority since 2026 · insured · 5 prior revocations — Grade A
FREDERICK GHOLSON
DBA SMOKE ENTERPRISES · DOT 01003048 · MC# 423830 · N CHESTERFIELD, VA
No roadside inspections in the last 24 months — so there's no out-of-service rate to compare. Smaller fleets are inspected less often; a clean window like this is a neutral signal, not a warning.
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History & Compliance
Carrier (trucking) authority
Carrier authority — Active
CurrentLiability insurance ($1,000,000) — 5 months of 5 months covered
✓ Currently insured (since Feb 2026)
Reinstated
Common carrier authority
Feb 26, 2026ArchiveAuthority Revoked
Apr 15, 2024ArchiveRevocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation
effective 04/15/2024
Mar 11, 2024ArchiveReinstated
Common carrier authority
Apr 10, 2023ArchiveAuthority Revoked
Mar 14, 2023ArchiveRevocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation
effective 03/14/2023
Feb 9, 2023ArchiveReinstated
Common carrier authority
Oct 16, 2020ArchiveAuthority Revoked
May 1, 2018ArchiveRevocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation
effective 05/01/2018
Mar 29, 2018ArchiveReinstated
Common carrier authority
Feb 27, 2009ArchiveAuthority Revoked
Feb 18, 2009ArchiveRevocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation
effective 02/18/2009
Jan 16, 2009ArchiveReinstated
Common carrier authority
Oct 27, 2008ArchiveRevocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation
effective 10/20/2008
Sep 15, 2008Archive
Active carrier authority
1-6 months in business
BIPD liability insurance on file, current
5 revocation(s), all over 2 years ago — no recent issues
Safety bonus earned for: no crashes in 24 months. Remaining bonus would need: more vehicle inspections on record; more driver inspections on record; an official FMCSA Satisfactory rating (most carriers are never rated).
Data synced daily from FMCSA. Trust Scores are calculated automatically.
Safety data: last updated 2026-07-17 (source feed delayed)
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Frequently Asked
Does FREDERICK GHOLSON have active FMCSA authority?
FREDERICK GHOLSON (DOT 01003048) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is A (77/100). They've held active authority 5 months.
What is their insurance status?
Per current records, FREDERICK GHOLSON has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.
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