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  • 121018
  • 3901 W BROAD ST
    RICHMOND, VA 23230
  • 7,856
  • 8,060
  • 4,378

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 06/03/2023 updated daily from SAFER )

SATISFACTORY
( 01/29/2001)

Out of Service Rates

Type OOS % National Avg %
Vehicle 20.2 21.4
Driver 0.8 6.0
Hazmat 5.0 4.5

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 06/03/2023 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type Yes/No MC#/MX#
Property Yes MC-97275
Passenger No
Household Goods No
Broker Yes MC-97275

Vehicle Maintenance

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On-Road Performance

3.26 How is the measure calculated?

Safety Event Group: 501+ relevant vehicle inspections

Investigation Results

No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Carrier Measure Over Time

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Measure 2.99 3.05 3.15 3.23 3.24 3.26
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Violation Summary

Vehicle Maint. Violations: 1,937

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 206 47 2
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak 99 98 8
393.9(a) Inoperative Brake Lamps 85 71 6
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 79 0 4
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher 79 0 2
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 76 42 6
393.47(e) Clamp or Roto type brake out-of-adjustment 69 0 4
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear 59 0 4
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking 49 9 4
393.45DLPC Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit 43 1 4
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 43 7 2
393.78 Windshield wipers inoperative/defective 42 0 1
393.9H Inoperable head lamps 42 0 6
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy 41 24 4
393.23PT All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection 40 39 2
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 38 2 4
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove 38 0 8
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions 37 8 4
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed 33 33 8
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 33 0 4
393.45B2PC Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit 32 20 4
393.9T Inoperable tail lamp 32 14 6
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 30 0 3
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required 29 2 3
393.55(d)(3) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 29 0 4
396.3(a)1BOS BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination 28 28 0
393.45DLUV Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle 27 1 4
393.11TL Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 26 0 3
393.11TU Truck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 18 0 3
393.75G-LOAD Weight carried exceeds tire load limit 18 18 3
396.3(a)(1) Brake - Leak from air chamber 18 4 4
393.48(a) Inoperative/defective brakes 16 3 4
396.3A1B Brakes (general) Explain: 15 1 4
393.60(c) Damaged or discolored windshield 14 0 1
396.5B-HLOW Hubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel 14 9 2
392.2WC Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective 13 0 1
393.45PC Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit 13 5 4
393.95(f) No / insufficient warning devices 13 0 2
396.3A1BL Brake system pressure loss 13 6 4
396.5B-HWSLIW Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel 13 4 2
393.25(f) Stop lamp violations 12 9 6
393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition 12 7 4
393.55(c)(2) CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. 12 0 4
393.55(d)(2) CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab. 12 0 4
393.19 Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp 11 0 6
393.75(a)(1) Tire-ply or belt material exposed 10 3 8
393.205(c) Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing 9 4 2
392.7(a) Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection 8 0 4
392.8 Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment 8 0 2
393.55(c)(1) Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system. 8 0 4
393.95(b) No spare fuses as required 8 0 2
393.100(c) Failure to prevent cargo shifting 7 5 1
393.207(f) Air suspension pressure loss 7 1 7
393.60EWS Windshield - Obstructed 7 0 1
396.3A1T Tires (general) 7 3 8
396.5B-HWSLOW Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel 7 6 2
393.55(d)(1) CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) 6 0 4
392.9(a) Failing to secure load 5 3 1
393.106(b) Cargo not immobilized or secured 5 2 3
393.209(d) Steering system components worn, welded, or missing 5 4 6
393.45DCPC Brake Connections with Constrictions - Connection to Power Unit 5 0 4
393.45UV Brake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle 5 3 4
393.75(a)(2) Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation 5 4 8
393.11LR No Lower rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective materials as required for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 4 0 3
393.70B1I Defective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective 4 4 3
393.75C-OOS Tire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart 4 0 8
396.3(a)(1) Brake - Defective Air Reservoir 4 2 4
392.9(a)(2) Failing to secure vehicle equipment 3 3 1
393.100(a) No or improper load securement 3 3 1
393.100(b) Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo 3 3 7
393.11TT Truck-Tractor with No retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material on vehicle manufactured after July 1997 3 0 3
393.203(e) Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude 3 0 2
393.23 Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric 3 1 2
393.45DCUV Brake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle 3 1 4
393.47(d) All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness 3 1 4
393.48A-BMBC All Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s) 3 3 4
393.75(a)(4) Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material 3 3 8
396.5B-HLIW Hubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel 3 3 2
393.104(a) Inadequate/damaged securement device/system 2 1 1
393.203 Cab/body parts requirements violations 2 0 2
393.203(b) Cab/body improperly secured to frame 2 0 2
393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing 2 1 7
393.207(b) Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged 2 2 7
393.24(a) Non-compliance with headlamp requirements 2 0 6
393.30 Improper battery installation 2 0 3
393.43(a) No/improper tractor protection valve 2 2 4
393.47(b) Mis-matched brake chambers on same axle 2 2 4
393.70(d) No or improper safety chains or cables for full trailer 2 2 3
393.75(f) Tire — exceeding weight rating of tire 2 1 3
396.7 Unsafe operations forbidden 2 0 3
392.9 Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement 1 1 1
392.9(a)(1) Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 1 1 1
393.102(a)(1)(ii) Insufficient means to prevent rearward movement 1 1 3
393.102(a)(1)(iii) Insufficient means to prevent lateral movement 1 0 3
393.104(f)(3) Loose or unfastened tiedown. 1 1 3
393.110 Failing to meet minimum tiedown requirements 1 0 1
393.11RT Retroreflective material not affixed as required for trailers manufactured after December 1993 1 0 3
393.11UR Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 1 0 3
393.126(c)(2) All corners of loaded intermodal container not secured when transported on vehicle other than container chassis vehicle 1 1 7
393.13(c)(2) No Lower Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 1 0 3
393.17(b) No/defective towaway lamps on rear unit 1 1 6
393.201(a) Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken 1 0 2
393.201(c) Frame rail flange improperly bent/cut/notched other than by vehicle manufacturer 1 0 2
393.203(a) Cab door missing/broken 1 0 2
393.203(c) Hood not securely fastened 1 0 2
393.205(a) Wheel/rim cracked or broken 1 1 2
393.205(b) Stud/bolt holes elongated on wheels 1 1 2
393.207(c) Leaf spring assembly defective/missing 1 0 7
393.209(c) Loose steering column 1 1 6
393.209(e) Power steering violations 1 0 6
393.24(c) Improper Headlamp mounting 1 0 6
393.25(e) Lamp not steady burning 1 0 6
393.28 Improper or no wiring protection as required 1 0 3
393.41 No or defective parking brake system on CMV 1 0 4
393.48A-BSRFS Brakes - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc) 1 0 4
393.50 Inadequate reservoir for air/vacuum brakes 1 0 4
393.50(d) No/Defective air reservoir drain valve 1 0 4
393.65(c) Improper securement of fuel tank 1 0 1
393.67(c)(7) Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing 1 0 1
393.75B-OOS Tire-front tread depth less than 2/32 of inch on a major tread groove 1 0 8
393.83(g) Exhaust leak under driver and/or sleeper compartment 1 0 1
393.83(h) Exhaust system not securely fastened 1 0 1
393.95(a)(1)(i) Failure to equip hazardous material vehicle with a fire extinguisher with a minimum UL rating of 10 B:C 1 0 2
396.3(a)(1) Sliding subframe rail defective 1 1 6
396.3(a)(1) Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing 1 1 4
396.3(a)(1) Brakes - Hydraulic Brake Power Assist / Power Brake Unit / Brake Backup System Inoperative 1 0 4
396.3(a)(1) Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle 1 1 8
396.3A1-LLEAK A liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point. 1 1 3
396.3A1DSCB Center Bearing (Carrier Bearing) Cracked / Loose / Broken / Missing 1 1 3
399.207 Vehicle access requirements violations 1 0 2
399.211 Inadequate maintenance of driver access 1 0 2

Inspection History

Vehicle Inspections: 2,771

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Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
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Time Weight
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Sum of measure weights Sum of measure weights 8,790 4,819 15,746
TotW TiW
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15,746 4,819
= 3.26
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*** The sum of all violation severity weights (violation weight + out-of-service) for this inspection has been capped at 30.

Investigation Results

Vehicle Maint. Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Vehicle Maintenance Acute/Critical Violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

  • 5/15/2012 (Non-Ratable Review)
  • 4,378
    • 2,633
    • 1,745
  • : 533

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Enforcement Cases

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