RICHARD VAUGHON PUCKETT
AUTHORIZEDDBA: HIGH SOUTH TRANSPORTATION
USDOT
912543
MC Number
395045
Fleet Size
3
Total Drivers
2
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: March 16, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
RICHARD VAUGHON PUCKETT is a small interstate motor carrier based in BANNER ELK, North Carolina, operating 3 power units with 2 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred.
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BASIC scores
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Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
0
Total
—
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Oct 12, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Oct 21, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is RICHARD VAUGHON PUCKETT authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for RICHARD VAUGHON PUCKETT (USDOT #912543) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is RICHARD VAUGHON PUCKETT's safety record?
RICHARD VAUGHON PUCKETT has 0 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does RICHARD VAUGHON PUCKETT operate?
RICHARD VAUGHON PUCKETT operates 3 power units with 2 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does RICHARD VAUGHON PUCKETT transport hazardous materials?
No. RICHARD VAUGHON PUCKETT does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is RICHARD VAUGHON PUCKETT located?
RICHARD VAUGHON PUCKETT is based in BANNER ELK, North Carolina at 40 HIGH SOUTH LANE, 28604. Phone: (828) 898-4473.