HORACE RANDY VENABLE
USDOT 1260368 • DBA: VENABLE & SON • 521 HAPPY HOLLOW RD, MIDDLESBORO, KY, 40965
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-494923 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 22, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP51505A | ON FILE | Dec 17, 2020 | Dec 19, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP51505A | CANCELLED | Dec 17, 2020 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP51505A | CANCELLED | Dec 17, 2007 | Dec 17, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2705948 | REPLACED | Dec 17, 2004 | Dec 17, 2004 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0040745 | REPLACED | Dec 17, 2004 | Dec 17, 2007 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2705948-0 | CANCELLED | Jul 27, 2004 | Dec 17, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP51505A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 15, 2026 | Jan 15, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP51505A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2025 | Dec 19, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP51505A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2020 | Dec 17, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0040745 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2007 | Dec 17, 2007 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2705948-0 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2004 | Dec 17, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2705948 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 17, 2004 | Dec 17, 2004 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC494923 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2025 |
| MC494923 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 20, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 17, 2020 |
| MC494923 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2004 |
| MC494923 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 10, 2004 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 5 inspections
Violation Summary (10 violations from 5 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2AU | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.81 | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (5 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | 86221317 | MIDDLESBORO | KY | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 13, 2025 | 85493230 | PINEVILLE | KY | Level 2 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41A-MCPC, 390.21TB1-MC | Yes |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 85029091 | COLUMBIA | KY | Level 2 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 390.21TB, 392.2RG | No |
| Nov 19, 2024 | 83204234 | PINEVILLE | KY | Level 3 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2AU | No |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 80860643 | STANTON | KY | Level 2 | WHGM TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.9(a), 393.81, 393.25(f) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records