52 CHECKS & INVESTMENTS LLC
Defuniak Springs, FL · MC 1493659
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
1 note
- Suspension notice in the last 12 months; authority is active now
Observations from public fields, not findings about the company. Check the official record and the context before deciding.
Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 3985620 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | 52 CHECKS & INVESTMENTS LLC |
| Doing business as / DBA | Not reported |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 1493659 |
| Reported physical address | 55 SIDNEY AVE, DEFUNIAK SPRINGS, FL, 32433, US |
| Reported business phone | (813) 509-1460 |
| Reported power units | 3 |
| Reported drivers | 3 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Joel Cortes |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Not reported |
| Safety rating date | Not reported |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 2 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 50.0% (1 of 2) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 0.0% (0 of 1) |
| Violations | 4 across 2 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 1 |
| Crashes | 1 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 0 / 1 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 0 |
Most frequent published violation codes
3922LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.13922SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation139395A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.13939ALSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
52 CHECKS & INVESTMENTS LLC reports AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 5 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Fresh produce
- Meat
- Refrigerated food
- Other: OTHER
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Nov 15, 2022
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Nov 25, 2025
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
Source publication, carrier filing and our observation dates describe different events. An older filing date alone does not establish noncompliance.
Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
Sep 19, 2026 14:26 UTC · changed
- Physical street
1723 AUDUBON TRAIL55 SIDNEY AVE - Physical city
LUTZDEFUNIAK SPRINGS - Physical ZIP
3354932433 - Business phone
Not reported8135091460
Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1493659 | Motor Carrier of Household Goods | Inactive | $0 | $0 |
| MC1493659 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $750,000 | $750,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1493659 | GEiCO Marine Insurance Company | $750,000 | Dec 01, 2025 | BMC-91X | 9300235345 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against 52 CHECKS & INVESTMENTS LLC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- Involuntary Suspension - insurance cancellation effective; no active insurance meeting minimum coverage on fileMC1493659 · Motor Carrier of Household Goods
- Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension NoticeMC-1493659 · Motor Carrier of Household Goods
- Administrative status adjustmentMC1493659 · Motor Carrier of Household Goods
- DismissedMC1493659 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
- DismissedMC1493659 · Motor Carrier of Household Goods
A notice or status line describes the docket, not the reason behind it. Check Motus for the current status before booking.
Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 3985620. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
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General freightRefrigerated foodFresh produce
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