Joe Ponder's Used Cars Inc
USDOT 273316MC-237174USDOT activeAuthority active· Cowpens, SC
Joe Ponder's Used Cars Inc (USDOT 273316) holds active operating authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-237174 based in Cowpens, SC. The earliest grant on file is from March 1991, 35 years, 7 months ago. $1,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co. It reported 2 power units and 1 driver on its last MCS-150 update (March 2026).
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-237174 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $750,000 liability | $1,000,000 liability, cargo |
Earliest grant on file: Mar 22, 1991 (35 years, 7 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000,000 | Jan 3, 2024 | — |
| Cargo · form 34 | Hanover Insurance Co. | — | Jan 18, 2010 | — |
Confirm coverage with the insurer before tendering a load.
Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 24, 2024 | MC-237174 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Dec 12, 2023 | MC-237174 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Nov 3, 2015 | MC-237174 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Nov 3, 2015 | MC-237174 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 9, 2015 | MC-237174 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Oct 9, 2015 | MC-237174 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 1, 2013 | MC-237174 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Nov 1, 2013 | MC-237174 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 9, 2013 | MC-237174 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Oct 9, 2013 | MC-237174 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 29, 2010 | MC-237174 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Jan 25, 2010 | MC-237174 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Oct 27, 2009 | MC-237174 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Oct 27, 2009 | MC-237174 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Oct 9, 2009 | MC-237174 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Oct 9, 2009 | MC-237174 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 10, 2009 | MC-237174 | Reinstated · motor carrier of property |
| Jan 26, 2009 | MC-237174 | Revoked · motor carrier of property |
| Jan 18, 2008 | MC-237174 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 26, 2007 | MC-237174 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jan 18, 2006 | MC-237174 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 22, 2005 | MC-237174 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 6, 2005 | MC-237174 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Dec 6, 2005 | MC-237174 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 15, 2005 | MC-237174 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Nov 15, 2005 | MC-237174 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 26, 1995 | MC-237174 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Apr 25, 1995 | MC-237174 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 23, 1995 | MC-237174 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Mar 23, 1995 | MC-237174 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Dec 14, 1994 | MC-237174 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Dec 14, 1994 | MC-237174 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 5, 1994 | MC-237174 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Nov 5, 1994 | MC-237174 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 26, 1993 | MC-237174 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 26, 1993 | MC-237174 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Nov 5, 1993 | MC-237174 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Nov 5, 1993 | MC-237174 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Apr 2, 1991 | MC-237174 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Mar 22, 1991 | MC-237174 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Revocations
| Docket | Authority | Order served | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| MC-237174 | Common | Nov 9, 2023 | Dec 12, 2023 · involuntary revocation |
| MC-237174 | Contract | Nov 9, 2023 | Dec 12, 2023 · involuntary revocation |
| MC-237174 | Common | Dec 22, 2009 | Jan 25, 2010 · involuntary revocation |
| MC-237174 | Common | Dec 22, 2008 | Jan 26, 2009 · involuntary revocation |
Registration
| USDOT number | 273316 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| MC number | MC-237174 |
| Legal name | Joe Ponder's Used Cars Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Individual |
| Location | Cowpens, South Carolina 29330 |
| USDOT added | May 20, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Dec 8, 1987 |
| Hazardous materials | Yes |
Fleet
| Power units | 2 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 |
| Drivers | 1 · 1 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 66,000 · 2025 |
Cargo carried
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