Karen Mitchell
Phone (440) 256-7452Kirtland, OH
Find this carrier by: USDOT 1237996 · 440-256-7452 · 4402567452 · Kirtland, OH
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- USDOT
- USDOT1237996
- MC
- None
- Registered
- 2004 · 22 yrs
- Location
- Kirtland, OH
- MCS-150 filed
- Jun 15, 2003
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
No filing shown
Check current status in Motus
Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Karen Mitchell is an active motor carrier based in Kirtland, OH, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 1237996. Phone: (440) 256-7452. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its MCS-150 (Jun 15, 2003). No roadside inspection or crash activity is shown in the available 24-month records. Missing records do not establish a clean safety history.
USDOT 1237996 was first registered with FMCSA on Apr 20, 2004 (22 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Jun 15, 2003.
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Jun 15, 2003
- Registration record changed
- Oct 24, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Not available
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Not available
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Not on file for USDOT 1237996: roadside inspections or crashes (24 months).
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Karen Mitchell
- Legal name
- Karen Mitchell
- Doing business as
- Gadabout INC
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 1237996
- Docket numbers
- None on file
- Registered
- Apr 20, 2004 (22 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Jun 15, 2003
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- June 2025 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Kirtland, OH
- USDOT registrations in Kirtland
- 34
- Currently active
- 17 (50%)
- One-truck operations
- 22 (65%)
- With for-hire authority
- 18 (53%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 1
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 10, 2026. This carrier reports 1 power unit against a local average of 3.5.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 1237996
- Phone
- (440) 256-7452440-256-74524402567452
- Fax
- (440) 256-7453440-256-74534402567453
- gadaboutinc@aol.com
- Officers
- Karen Mitchell
- Legal name
- Karen Mitchell
- DBA
- Gadabout INC
- Address
- 9213 Chillicothe Rd, Kirtland, OH 44094
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 1237996 as active.
- No data: No authority filing shown
This is not a finding of unauthorized operation. Requirements depend on the operation; verify the current registration in Motus.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
- Check: Shares an officer with 5 inactive USDOT numbers
See Connected companies below.
- No data: Inspection summary not available
Missing inspections do not establish a clean safety record.
Connected companies
Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.
- Jeff S Mitchell Enterprises LLCUSDOT 1890578 · Weatherford, TXSame officerActivePossible link
- Topeka Lulac Multipurpose Senior Center INCUSDOT 1534711 · Topeka, KSSame officerNot activePossible link
- J&K Mitchell INCUSDOT 1516007 · Casey, ILSame officerNot activePossible link
- Gary MitchellUSDOT 1212907 · Wellsville, OHSame officerActivePossible link
- Karen MitchellUSDOT 1196660 · Corning, IASame officerNot activePossible link
- Larry Mitchell Trucking INCUSDOT 681720 · West Siloam Springs, OKSame officerNot activePossible link
- Mike MitchellUSDOT 622167 · Mckinleyville, CASame officerNot activePossible link
- Redwood Coast Trucking INCUSDOT 200059 · Arcata, CASame officerActivePossible link
Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance filings
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | No |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bus 16+ | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 1
- CDL drivers
- 1
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 1
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 1
- Trucks
- 0
- Buses
- 1
- Annual miles
- 10,000 (2003)
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 1237996.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Apr 20, 2004
- Last MCS-150 update
- Jun 15, 2003
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Karen Mitchell an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 1237996 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Karen Mitchell's USDOT number?
USDOT 1237996. No MC, MX or FF docket number is on file.
How do I contact Karen Mitchell?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (440) 256-7452; fax (440) 256-7453; email gadaboutinc@aol.com; address 9213 Chillicothe Rd, Kirtland, OH 44094.
What is Karen Mitchell's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Karen Mitchell have?
Power units: 1; drivers: 1, as filed on its MCS-150 (Jun 15, 2003).
What does Karen Mitchell haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: passengers.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Karen Mitchell?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives June 2025. The latest filing stored here is Jun 15, 2003. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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