FMCSA lists this registration as inactive. Details below show the last record on file.
Robert Townsend
Phone (570) 941-9917Scranton, PA
Find this carrier by: USDOT 1268142 · MC 495687 · 570-941-9917 · 5709419917 · Scranton, PA
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- USDOT
- USDOT1268142
- MC
- 495687
- Registered
- 2004 · 22 yrs
- Location
- Scranton, PA
- MCS-150 filed
- Jun 12, 2007
USDOT registration
Inactive
Registration status shown in FMCSA records
Authority record
Not listed active
Legacy record; verify 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.
Robert Townsend is an inactive motor carrier based in Scranton, PA, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 1268142 and MC 495687. Phone: (570) 941-9917. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its MCS-150 (Jun 12, 2007). No roadside inspection or crash activity is shown in the available 24-month records. Missing records do not establish a clean safety history.
USDOT 1268142 was first registered with FMCSA on Jul 19, 2004 (22 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Jun 12, 2007. FMCSA records 2 authority revocations, the latest common authority MC495687 effective Aug 28, 2006 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (CARGO with Underwriters At Lloyds London) took effect Dec 13, 2006, recorded as "CANCEL". A federal out-of-service order was issued on Feb 2, 2007 and rescinded on Jun 13, 2007. FMCSA currently lists USDOT 1268142 as inactive; the details below are the last record on file.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Jun 12, 2007
- Registration record changed
- Not available
- 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 1268142: roadside inspections or crashes (24 months).
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- Robert Townsend
- Legal name
- Robert Townsend
- Doing business as
- Bjk Trucking
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Motor Carrier
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 1268142
- Docket numbers
- MC 495687 (active)
- Registered
- Jul 19, 2004 (22 yrs)
- Last MCS-150
- Jun 12, 2007
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
Carriers in Scranton, PA
- USDOT registrations in Scranton
- 1,068
- Currently active
- 459 (43%)
- One-truck operations
- 702 (66%)
- With for-hire authority
- 480 (45%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 73
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 14, 2026. This carrier reports 1 power unit against a local average of 14.9.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 1268142
- Docket numbers
- MC 495687
- Phone
- (570) 941-9917570-941-99175709419917
- Officers
- Robert Townsend
- Legal name
- Robert Townsend
- DBA
- Bjk Trucking
- Address
- 410 Brook St, Scranton, PA 18505
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.
- Problem: USDOT registration is not active
FMCSA lists USDOT 1268142 as inactive.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
No active authority is listed in this stored legacy record; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
No BIPD amount in this stored authority record. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- No data: Past out-of-service order, rescinded
No order is in effect now.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
- Check: Shares an officer with 3 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.
- B&T Transport LLCUSDOT 3715472 · Nettleton, MSSame officerNot activePossible link
- Magnum Hauling LLCUSDOT 3152405 · Powhatan, VASame officerActivePossible link
- Fish Hunter Enterprises INCUSDOT 538956 · Zionville, NCSame officerNot activePossible link
- Townsend Industries INCUSDOT 365968 · Bohemia, NYSame officerNot activePossible 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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 13, 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.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Inactive | None | None |
| Contract | None | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 495687
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- Not on file
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARGO | Underwriters At Lloyds London | LL2484 | Aug 18, 2006 | Dec 13, 2006 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Ooida Risk Retention Group, INC. | PL19956800 | Mar 16, 2006 | Aug 18, 2006 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| CARGO | Underwriters At Lloyds London | LL2484 | Mar 16, 2006 | Aug 18, 2006 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| CARGO | Canal Insurance Co. | C304816 | Jul 27, 2004 | May 11, 2005 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Canal Insurance Co. | 456679 | Jul 27, 2004 | May 11, 2005 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Type | Served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC495687 | Common | Involuntary revocation | Jul 24, 2006 | Aug 28, 2006 |
| MC495687 | Common | Involuntary revocation | Apr 14, 2005 | May 17, 2005 |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
Out-of-service orders
| Ordered | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2, 2007 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | Inactive | Jun 13, 2007 |
| Nov 28, 2005 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | Inactive | Feb 24, 2006 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 1
- CDL drivers
- 1
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 1
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 1
- Trucks
- 1
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 60,000 (2006)
Equipment evidence
- Power OnlyMCS-150 1 tractor and no trailers filed on its MCS-150
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Out-of-service order rescinded.
- Latest MCS-150 filed.
- Federal out-of-service order: New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact.
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Underwriters At Lloyds London (MC495687) — CANCEL.
- Revocation effective: Common authority MC495687.
- Insurance filed: CARGO with Underwriters At Lloyds London (MC495687).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Ooida Risk Retention Group, INC. (MC495687) — CANCEL.
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Underwriters At Lloyds London (MC495687) — CANCEL.
- Revocation served: Common authority MC495687 (involuntary revocation).
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Ooida Risk Retention Group, INC. (MC495687).
- Insurance filed: CARGO with Underwriters At Lloyds London (MC495687).
- Out-of-service order rescinded.
- Federal out-of-service order: New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact.
- Revocation effective: Common authority MC495687.
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Canal Insurance Co. (MC495687) — CANCEL.
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Canal Insurance Co. (MC495687) — CANCEL.
- Revocation served: Common authority MC495687 (involuntary revocation).
- Insurance filed: CARGO with Canal Insurance Co. (MC495687).
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Canal Insurance Co. (MC495687).
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 1268142.
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.
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Jul 19, 2004
- Last MCS-150 update
- Jun 12, 2007
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Robert Townsend an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 1268142 as inactive.
What is Robert Townsend's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 1268142; docket number MC 495687.
How do I contact Robert Townsend?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (570) 941-9917; address 410 Brook St, Scranton, PA 18505.
What insurance does this record show for Robert Townsend?
No BIPD amount appears in the stored legacy authority record for MC 495687. This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is Robert Townsend's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Robert Townsend have?
Power units: 1; drivers: 1, as filed on its MCS-150 (Jun 12, 2007).
What does Robert Townsend haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, household goods, metal/sheet/coil, building materials, machinery (large), dry bulk, paper products, construction and 1 more cargo types, plus food & supplies.
What equipment does Robert Townsend operate?
On government records: Power Only (1 tractor and no trailers filed on its MCS-150).
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