NORTON TRANSPORT INC
- 925129
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2 NORTH COMMERCE DRIVE
RINGGOLD, GA 30736 - 1,200
- 1,500
- 1,221
Safety Rating & OOS Rates
(As of 03/20/2026 updated daily from SAFER )
Out of Service Rates
| Type | OOS % | National Avg % |
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| Vehicle | 9.8 | 23.4 |
| Driver | 2.6 | 6.7 |
| Hazmat | 0.0 | 4.4 |
Licensing and Insurance
(As of 03/20/2026 updated hourly from L&I )
| Type | Yes/No | MC#/MX# |
|---|---|---|
| Property | Yes | MC-399148 |
| Passenger | No | |
| Household Goods | No | |
| Broker | No |
BASIC Status
(Public Property Carrier View)
Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending February 27, 2026
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Unsafe Driving
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Not Public Crash Indicator
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Hours-of-Service Compliance
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Vehicle Maintenance
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Controlled Substances and Alcohol
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Not Public Hazardous Materials Compliance
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Driver Fitness
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Vehicle Maintenance
On-Road Performance
1.28
Safety Event Group: 501+ relevant vehicle inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered
Carrier Measure Over Time
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| Measure | 1.13 | 1.17 | 1.19 | 1.21 | 1.22 | 1.28 |
| Measure | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Violation Summary
Vehicle Maint. Violations: 184
| Violations | Description | # Violations | # OOS Violations | Violation Severity Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective. | 13 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 13 | 13 | 8 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 8 | 7 | 6 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997. | 5 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. | 3 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | 3 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on. | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 3 | 2 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)1BOS | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| 392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured. | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or looose pigtail). | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 393.45DLPC | Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.67(c)(7) | Fuel tank fill pipe cap missing | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75G-TFWETL | Tires - Front, weight carried exceeds tire load limit. | 2 | 2 | 3 |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative. | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative. | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative. | 2 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 393.9B-LTSO | Lighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle. | 2 | 2 | 6 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. | 2 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking. | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| 392.2SLSCR | State/Local Laws - CMV safety chains. | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 392.2WC | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.11A1-LPLMWR | Lighting - Projecting load - Any Lamp on projecting load missing when required to be on. | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.13(c)(3) | No Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material as required for vehicles manufactured before December 1993 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.13C2-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 1993. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.17(b) | No/defective towaway lamps on rear unit | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.203A-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension. | 1 | 1 | 7 |
| 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.42A-BM-TSA | Brake - Missing on a trailer steering axle. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.43D-B | Brake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.43D-BSB | Brake - More than 25% of the spring brakes are inoperative. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.43DBMA | Brake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-B | Air brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.45B2UV | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection. | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 393.48A-BSRFSAD | Air Disc Brake - Severe rusting of brake rotor (disc). | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.51 | No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.53BMAN | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.60EWS | Windshield - Obstructed | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.62-BEND | Buses - Required emergency exit not properly marked. (does convey message) | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.67C7V-F | Fuel - Missing/improper filler cap. | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 393.71H10-CDDSDD | Coupling - Driveaway, safety devices wire/chain damaged. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure. | 1 | 1 | 8 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth. | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit. | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 393.78-WOOS | Wipers - Inoperative/missing/damaged on drivers side, during inclement weather requiring use of the windshield wipers. | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 393.86B2-RIG | Rear Impact Guards - All other CMV''s, manufactured after December 31, 1952 inadequate construction/attachment. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative. | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | 1 | 0 | 6 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| 396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| 396.3A1T | Tires (general) | 1 | 0 | 8 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| 396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub. | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak. | 1 | 0 | 3 |
Inspection History
Vehicle Inspections: 694
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| Inspection Date | Number | State | Plate Number | Plate State | Type |
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| Sum of measure weights | Sum of measure weights | 859 | 1,162 | 1,490 | ||||||
*** 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.
- 5/17/2024 (Non-Ratable Review)
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