The News & Observer Publishing Company

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier · Intrastate

USDOT108624
MC188009
LocationRaleigh, NC
Phone(919) 836-5782
Fleet32 power units · 47 drivers

The News & Observer Publishing Company (USDOT 108624, MC-188009) is an intrastate motor carrier based in Raleigh, North Carolina with 32 power units and 47 drivers reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 12, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-188009Carrier Liability insuranceNone on fileRequired: $750,000 Safety ratingNot rated0 inspections in 24 months Out-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders file Registration (MCS-150)Updated Mar 24, 2008More than 24 months ago Process agent (BOC-3)Not foundRequired for operating authority

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 12, 2026

Docket	Authority type	Status
MC-188009	Contract carrier	Active

First granted on February 10, 1986 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA licensing system (Motus), November 13, 2026

Liability (BIPD) required$750,000
Liability (BIPD) on fileNone on file
Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
Bond required / on fileNo / No

Filings on file

No current insurance filing was found in FMCSA licensing records for this USDOT number.

Insurance history: 2 past filings

Type	Insurer	Effective	Ended	Reason
Liability (BIPD)	Travelers Property Casualty Co. of America	Dec 31, 2008	Jan 26, 2018	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Travelers Casualty and Surety Company	Jan 1, 1994	Dec 26, 1994	Cancel

Process agent (BOC-3)

No BOC-3 filing was found in FMCSA licensing records.

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes are on file for this USDOT number in the last 24 months.

FMCSA safety rating: Not rated

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

January 5, 2010Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authority
November 9, 2005Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on November 25, 2005
December 26, 1994Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on February 1, 1995
February 10, 1986Granted — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on January 5, 2010

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated March 24, 2008

Power units: 32
Trucks: 32
Tractors owned: 8
Trucks owned: 24
Trailers owned: 37
Drivers: 47
CDL drivers: 47
Interstate drivers: 0
Intrastate drivers: 47
Miles traveled: 640,000 (2007)
Classification: Private property; Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials: No
USDOT registered: June 1, 1974
Address: 215 S McDowell St, Raleigh, NC 27602
Phone (registered with FMCSA): (919) 836-5782

Cargo carried

News paper

Key facts

USDOT number 108624 was registered on June 1, 1974.
Operating authority MC-188009 was first granted on February 10, 1986.
The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on March 24, 2008.
It reported 640,000 vehicle miles traveled in 2007.

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