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CLETIS LYON

DBA: LYON'S WRECKER SERVICE

USDOT 1068195 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Company officer: CLETIS D LYON Motor Vehicles Based in PIPESTEM, WV Grade A · 100
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Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Review these
  • Driver OOS Rate above national average 11.1% vs 6.7% national (+4.4 pts).
Company officer: CLETIS D LYON
Cargo: Motor Vehicles
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TruckCodex risk summary — CLETIS LYON (USDOT 1068195)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): CLETIS D LYON (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Driver OOS Rate above national average — 11.1% vs 6.7% national (+4.4 pts).

On file:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1068195/
As of: Jul 19, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 2/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 40% · 2/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1068195
In FMCSA records since Nov 4, 2002 (~23y)
Company officer CLETIS D LYON
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles
Fleet size 5 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 10,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (304) 466-2525
Physical
8916 SOUTH STATE ROUTE 20
PIPESTEM, WV 25979-8009
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1068195
In FMCSA records since Nov 4, 2002 (~23y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 10,000 mi
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 11.1% vs 6.7% +4.4 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.22 vs 1.80 -1.58
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 5 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 17 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 9 9 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
5
Drivers
1
Inspections
17
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
11.1%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

CLETIS LYON is a motor carrier based in PIPESTEM, WV, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1068195. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 1 driver, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.1%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

CLETIS LYON is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 1 driver, based in Pipestem, WV. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 43% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in WV (10 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.9A-LFTSI (Inoperable required lamps) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 1 driver; International, Chevrolet, and Dodge are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 11.1% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-02 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
West Virginia (WV) 9 0 0.0% Mar 9, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
International 5
Chevrolet 3
Dodge 2
Ford 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 1.25 1 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87370082 Mar 9, 2026 WV 1 PIPESTEM WV
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
WV B112530 · 1FDAF57F82EB88777
0 — No
87370080 Mar 9, 2026 WV 1 PIPESTEM WV
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
WV 000000 · 1B6MF36C6TS673763
0 — No
87370079 Mar 9, 2026 WV 1 PIPESTEM WV
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
WV B71440 · 1GBE5C1207F405568
0 — No
86139015 Oct 20, 2025 WV 2 PIPESTEM WV
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
WV B204445 · 1HTSCABMXYH298272
2 393.9A-LFTSI, 396.17C-PI No
84752264 May 21, 2025 WV 1 PIPESTEM WV
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
WV B280275 · 1B6MF36C6TS673763
0 — No
84752248 May 21, 2025 WV 2 PIPESTEM WV
International STRAIGHT TRUCK
WV B62750 · 43747EGA13118
0 — No
83785398 Feb 4, 2025 WV 2 PIPESTEM WV
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
WV B204445 · 1HTSCABMXYH298272
0 — No
83785375 Feb 4, 2025 WV 2 PIPESTEM WV
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
WV B71440 · 1GBE5C1207F405568
0 — No
83785262 Feb 4, 2025 WV 2 PIPESTEM WV
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
WV B112530 · 1FDAF57F82EB88777
0 — No
81480867 Apr 26, 2024 WV 2 PIPESTEM WV
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
WV B204445 · 1HTSCABMXYH298272
0 — No
81291885 Apr 5, 2024 WV 2 PIPESTEM WV
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
WV B71440 · 1GBE5C1207F405568
0 — No
81291882 Apr 5, 2024 WV 2 PIPESTEM WV
International STRAIGHT TRUCK
WV B62750 · 43747EGA13118
3 383.23(a)(2), 396.17(c), 391.41(a) Yes
78412042 Apr 20, 2023 WV 5 PIPESTEM
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
WV B112530 · 1FDAF57F82EB88777
1 396.17(c) No
78399607 Apr 20, 2023 WV 5 PIPESTEM
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
WV B71440 · 1GBE5C1207F405568
1 396.17(c) No
78399601 Apr 20, 2023 WV 5 PIPESTEM
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
WV B280275 · 1B6MF36C6TS673763
1 396.17(c) No
78399600 Apr 20, 2023 WV 5 PIPESTEM
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
WV B204445 · 1HTSCABMXYH298272
1 396.17(c) No
78399599 Apr 20, 2023 WV 5 PIPESTEM
International STRAIGHT TRUCK
WV B62750 · 43747EGA13118
1 396.17(c) No
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
PIPESTEM WV WV 12 1
PIPESTEM WV 5 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 6 0
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL Driver Fitness 1 1
391.41(a) Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. Driver Fitness 1 0
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How to verify CLETIS LYON

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about CLETIS LYON

Is CLETIS LYON an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. CLETIS LYON is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1068195 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is CLETIS LYON's safety rating? ▾
CLETIS LYON is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has CLETIS LYON had? ▾
17 roadside inspections are on file for CLETIS LYON in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is CLETIS LYON's out-of-service rate? ▾
CLETIS LYON's peak out-of-service rate is 11.1% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is CLETIS LYON based? ▾
CLETIS LYON reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 8916 SOUTH STATE ROUTE 20, PIPESTEM, West Virginia 25979-8009. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CLETIS LYON have valid operating authority? ▾
CLETIS LYON does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does CLETIS LYON operate? ▾
CLETIS LYON self-reports 5 power units and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has CLETIS LYON had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CLETIS LYON. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA

Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.

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NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

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EIA

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Transport Canada

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