J P YATES CONSTRUCTION INC
DBA: YATES GRADING AND PAVING
J P YATES CONSTRUCTION INC is a motor carrier based in LEXINGTON NC, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1441923. 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 1 power unit and 4 drivers, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
J P YATES CONSTRUCTION INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 4 drivers, based in Lexington Nc, NC. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 22.2% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION, and operating authority is active for contract.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (8) and FL (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
22.2% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (68.8% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEQP (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Kenworth, Landoll co, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 22, 2007 to Apr 13, 2015 (3003 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 12, 2007 to Apr 1, 2015 (3001 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Sep 22, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 31, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 14 | |
| Landoll Co | 1 | |
| Peterbilt | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86690399 | Dec 31, 2025 | FL | 3 | PALM COAST FL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 392.2-SLLEQP, 392.2-SLLIRP, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 85854196 | Sep 22, 2025 | NC | 2 | 64 |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85166865 | Jul 2, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-davidson-county,-i-85,-n |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 85017255 | Jun 19, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-davidson-county,-us-52 |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84565556 | May 1, 2025 | NC | 2 | DAVIDSON COUNTY, REMER REGAN R |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.75A, 392.2RG | Yes |
| 84501954 | Apr 24, 2025 | NC | 2 | I-85 NORTH DAVIDSON COUNTY |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82535159 | Aug 27, 2024 | NC | 3 | US 70 NEAR NC 801 |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82458061 | Aug 21, 2024 | NC | 3 | — |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 81876842 | Jun 14, 2024 | NC | 2 | nc-stanly-county,-us-52 |
PTRB STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.75(c), 392.2, 390.21T(b) | Yes |
| 81409346 | Apr 19, 2024 | NC | 2 | nc-stanly-county,-us-52 |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 390.21(b), 393.95(a) | No |
| 80614728 | Jan 15, 2024 | NC | 3 | — |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 80378933 | Dec 13, 2023 | NC | 2 | — |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 79517430 | Aug 26, 2023 | NC | 2 | I 85 NB |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 78921637 | Jun 16, 2023 | NC | 3 | — |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78728129 | May 25, 2023 | NC | 3 | DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-285, S |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0104372884 | May 7, 2015 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NC0104217598 | Nov 19, 2014 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| NC0102019297 | Jul 2, 2007 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| NC0101926154 | Feb 8, 2007 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2015 | MC544936-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Jan 3, 2006 | MC544936-P | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | CAP 3618590 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2015 | Jul 26, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 3001 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 12, 2007 to Apr 1, 2015 | |||||
| PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO. | AU9 0627934 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2005 | Jan 12, 2007 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 26, 2018
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Jul 26, 2018insuranceCANCEL — BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
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Apr 13, 2015
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Jan 22, 2007
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Jan 22, 2007authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 22, 2007authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 3003 days (through Apr 13, 2015)
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Jan 12, 2007insuranceCANCEL — PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO.
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Jan 12, 2007insurance gapCoverage gap: 3001 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 1, 2015)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PALM COAST FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| 64 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| DAVIDSON COUNTY, I-285, S | NC | 1 | 0 |
| DAVIDSON COUNTY, REMER REGAN R | NC | 1 | 1 |
| I 85 NB | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-85 NORTH DAVIDSON COUNTY | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US 70 NEAR NC 801 | NC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC544936
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BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PENNSYLVANIA NATIONAL MUTUAL CAS. INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify J P YATES CONSTRUCTION INC
- 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
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