Independent Operator — compliance record
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Vetting summary
Inspections
Zero inspections on file — no safety data to evaluate (a documented gap in vetting standards)
Email identity
Free aol.com inbox on the federal record
Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
Vincent Joseph Barbuto
DBA
Independent Operator
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
161 Back Rd, Skowhegan, ME 04976
Phone
(207) 858-4594
Power units
6
Drivers
2
First on record
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Last MCS-150 filing
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Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
No L&I dockets on file for this DOT number.
Email & web forensics
On-file email
maineqt@aol.com — free consumer inbox, the #1 vetting flag
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Crash record — last 24 months
0
Reportable crashes
0
Tow-aways
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Safety record
Inspection history
No roadside inspections in the current federal dataset.
Activity log
Record changes
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No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
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