Active carrier authority since 2008 · insured · 1 prior revocation — Grade A
RICHARD SPURGEON
DBA STRAIGHT FORWARD · DOT 01353954 · MC# 519853 · STOCKBRIDGE, GA
Formerly STRAIGHT FORWARD
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 ($750,000) — 9 months of 9 months covered
✓ Currently insured (since Nov 2025)
Reinstated
Common carrier authority
Apr 4, 2008ArchiveAuthority Revoked
Oct 2, 2006ArchiveRevocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation
effective 10/02/2006
Aug 28, 2006ArchiveGranted
Common carrier authority
Apr 21, 2005Archive
Active carrier authority
10+ years in business
BIPD liability insurance on file, current
1 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.
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Frequently Asked
Does RICHARD SPURGEON have active FMCSA authority?
RICHARD SPURGEON (DOT 01353954) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is A (92/100). They've held active authority 18 years, 4 months.
What is their insurance status?
Per current records, RICHARD SPURGEON has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.