CHILDERS TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 129750 • 51 HWY 2034, WHITESBURG, KY, 41858-1247
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-703080 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 21, 2024 |
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 0152799 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | CU107412B | ON FILE | Feb 10, 2022 | Aug 23, 2024 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | COP107412A | ON FILE | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2010 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP107412B | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2022 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP107412B | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2022 | Aug 23, 2024 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Excess | CU107412B | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2019 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | CPP107412B | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2019 | Feb 10, 2022 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | CPP107412B | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2019 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Excess | CU107412B | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2019 | Feb 10, 2022 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | CU 107412B | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP107412B | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | CA0948634 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2010 | Aug 29, 2018 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | CA0948634 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2010 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 107412A | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 0152799 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2026 | Feb 1, 2026 |
| CANCEL | CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | CU107412B | BIPD/Excess | Aug 23, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP107412B | BIPD/Primary | Aug 23, 2024 | Aug 23, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP107412B | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CPP107412B | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CU107412B | BIPD/Excess | Mar 31, 2022 | Mar 31, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CU107412B | BIPD/Excess | Feb 10, 2022 | Feb 10, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CPP107412B | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2022 | Feb 10, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CPP107412B | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CU 107412B | BIPD/Excess | Jun 1, 2019 | Jun 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CA0948634 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2018 | Aug 29, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | CA0948634 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | COP107412A | CARGO | Jun 1, 2010 | Jun 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 107412A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2010 | Jun 1, 2010 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC703080 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2024 |
| MC703080 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2022 |
| MC703080 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2018 |
| MC703080 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 28, 2010 |
| MC703080 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 11, 2010 | — | 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
3 states • 69 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 69 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.602C1 | Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 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 (69 inspections)
Showing 50 of 69
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
22 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (22 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2019 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2014 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 7, 2014 | TN | FATAL | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2014 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2014 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2012 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2012 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2011 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 13, 2010 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2009 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2009 | KY | FATAL | 2 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 10, 2008 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2007 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 4, 2004 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2004 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 24, 2003 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 23, 2001 | VA | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2001 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 1, 1999 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 1999 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 26, 1998 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 24, 1997 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 37 events