FMCSA lists this registration as inactive. Details below show the last record on file.
Thomas E King
Phone (818) 241-6275Glendale, CA
Find this carrier by: USDOT 523694 · MC 225314 · 818-241-6275 · 8182416275 · Glendale, CA
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- USDOT
- USDOT523694
- MC
- 225314
- Registered
- 1993 · 33 yrs
- Location
- Glendale, CA
- MCS-150 filed
- Not available
USDOT registration
Inactive
Registration status shown in FMCSA records
Authority record
Not listed active
Legacy record; verify in Motus
Insurance record
$750,000
Stored BIPD filing
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Thomas E King is an inactive carrier and broker based in Glendale, CA, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 523694 and MC 225314. Phone: (818) 241-6275. It reports 1 power unit and 1 driver. No roadside inspection or crash activity is shown in the available 24-month records. Missing records do not establish a clean safety history.
USDOT 523694 was first registered with FMCSA on May 18, 1993 (33 years ago). FMCSA records 2 authority revocations, the latest contract authority MC225314 effective May 11, 2022 (involuntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (CARGO with Firemen's Insurance Co. (Of Newark)) took effect Aug 4, 1996, recorded as "CANCEL". FMCSA currently lists USDOT 523694 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
- Not available
- 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 523694: safety rating or scores, roadside inspections or crashes (24 months).
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Legal name
- Thomas E King
- Doing business as
- Apparent Choice Auto Transport
- Organization
- Corporation
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Carrier & Broker
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 523694
- Docket numbers
- MC 225314 (active)
- Registered
- May 18, 1993 (33 yrs)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- No
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
Carriers in Glendale, CA
- USDOT registrations in Glendale
- 3,169
- Currently active
- 1,726 (54%)
- One-truck operations
- 2,627 (83%)
- With for-hire authority
- 1,575 (50%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 101
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 14, 2026. This carrier reports 1 power unit against a local average of 2.5.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 523694
- Docket numbers
- MC 225314
- Phone
- (818) 241-6275818-241-62758182416275
- Legal name
- Thomas E King
- DBA
- Apparent Choice Auto Transport
- Address
- Ste 304 335 North Adams St, Glendale, CA 91206
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 523694 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
Stored BIPD amount: $750,000. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- 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.
- 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.
- Thomas E KingUSDOT 2216613 · Glendale, CASame phoneActivePossible 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 | None | None | None |
| Contract | Inactive | None | None |
| Broker | Inactive | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 225314
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- $750,000
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance filings
| Type | Insurer | Form | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) | United Southern Assurance Co. | 91X | DB18253 | $750,000 | Jun 16, 1996 |
Insurance history
| Type | Insurer | Policy | Effective | Cancelled | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CARGO | Firemen's Insurance Co. (Of Newark) | IM 92 13 20 | Jun 22, 1995 | Aug 4, 1996 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Canal Insurance Co. | 286668 | Aug 24, 1995 | Jun 17, 1996 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| BIPD/Primary | Canal Insurance Co. | 286520 | Jun 17, 1994 | Jun 17, 1995 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
| SURETY | American Bonding Company | NONE | May 21, 1993 | Jul 7, 1994 | Cancelled (CANCEL) |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Type | Served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC225314 | Contract | Involuntary revocation | Apr 5, 2022 | May 11, 2022 |
| MC225314 | Contract | Involuntary revocation | Jun 25, 1996 | — |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
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 |
| Trailers | 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
Equipment evidence
- Tractor-TrailerMCS-150 1 tractor and 1 trailer 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
- Revocation effective: Contract authority MC225314.
- Revocation served: Contract authority MC225314 (involuntary revocation).
- Insurance cancelled: CARGO with Firemen's Insurance Co. (Of Newark) (MC225314) — CANCEL.
- Revocation served: Contract authority MC225314 (involuntary revocation).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Canal Insurance Co. (MC225314) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Canal Insurance Co. (MC225314).
- Insurance filed: CARGO with Firemen's Insurance Co. (Of Newark) (MC225314).
- Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Canal Insurance Co. (MC225314) — CANCEL.
- Insurance cancelled: SURETY with American Bonding Company (MC225314) — CANCEL.
- Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Canal Insurance Co. (MC225314).
- Insurance filed: SURETY with American Bonding Company (MC225314).
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 523694.
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
- May 18, 1993
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Thomas E King an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 523694 as inactive.
What is Thomas E King's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 523694; docket number MC 225314.
How do I contact Thomas E King?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (818) 241-6275; address Ste 304 335 North Adams St, Glendale, CA 91206.
What insurance does this record show for Thomas E King?
The stored legacy record shows $750,000 liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is Thomas E King's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Thomas E King have?
Power units: 1; drivers: 1, as filed on its MCS-150.
What does Thomas E King haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: motor vehicles.
What equipment does Thomas E King operate?
On government records: Tractor-Trailer (1 tractor and 1 trailer filed on its MCS-150).
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