CHARLES PORTER EXCAVATING LLC
USDOT 1485817 • 1108 AUSTINVILLE RD, MAX MEADOWS, VA, 24312
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-559714 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 15, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB006343 | ON FILE | Sep 13, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BAP0725845 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2010 | Dec 1, 2011 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST | BIPD/Primary | S 2232512 | CANCELLED | Feb 21, 2021 | Sep 13, 2025 |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | BIPD/Primary | S2232512 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2016 | Feb 21, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2610627 | CANCELLED | Aug 8, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 |
| MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 605122947 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2015 | Aug 9, 2015 |
| MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 605122947 | NAME CHANGED | Aug 9, 2012 | May 5, 2015 |
| MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 605122947 | REPLACED | Aug 9, 2012 | Apr 2, 2015 |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | BAP0725832 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2009 | Dec 1, 2010 |
| VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 8741196 | REPLACED | Nov 13, 2009 | Aug 9, 2012 |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TAP0737677 | CANCELLED | Nov 14, 2008 | Nov 14, 2009 |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TAP0737677 | CANCELLED | Nov 14, 2008 | Nov 14, 2009 |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TAP0732897 | CANCELLED | Nov 14, 2007 | Nov 14, 2008 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CPP 067 69 62 | REPLACED | Jul 27, 2007 | Nov 14, 2008 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CPA 067 69 62 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2006 | Nov 14, 2007 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CPA 067 69 62 | REPLACED | Apr 10, 2006 | Jul 27, 2007 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPA 067 69 62 | CANCELLED | Apr 10, 2006 | Nov 14, 2007 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB006343 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| CANCEL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST | S 2232512 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 13, 2025 | Sep 13, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | S2232512 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2021 | Feb 21, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2610627 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2015 | Sep 30, 2015 |
| CANCEL | MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | 605122947 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2015 | Aug 9, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | 605122947 | BIPD/Primary | May 5, 2015 | May 5, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | MID-CENTURY INSURANCE CO. | 605122947 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2015 | Apr 2, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | VICTORIA FIRE & CASUALTY COMPANY | 8741196 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2012 | Aug 9, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP0725845 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP0725832 | CARGO | Dec 1, 2010 | Dec 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0737677 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2009 | Nov 14, 2009 |
| CANCEL | STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0737677 | CARGO | Nov 14, 2009 | Nov 14, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP 067 69 62 | CARGO | Nov 14, 2008 | Nov 14, 2008 |
| CANCEL | STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0732897 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2008 | Nov 14, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPA 067 69 62 | CARGO | Nov 14, 2007 | Nov 14, 2007 |
| CANCEL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPA 067 69 62 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2007 | Nov 14, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPA 067 69 62 | CARGO | Jul 27, 2007 | Jul 27, 2007 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-559714 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-559714 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC559714 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2025 |
| MC559714 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 11, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC559714 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2015 |
| MC559714 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 1, 2015 |
| MC559714 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 18, 2010 |
| MC559714 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 8, 2009 | REVOKED | Oct 6, 2015 |
| MC559714 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 20, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2008 |
| MC559714 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2007 |
| MC559714 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 28, 2006 | REVOKED | Nov 23, 2009 |
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 • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (17 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLRD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (11 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
7 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (7 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 9, 2026 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | RT 58 AT 0.10M E OF RT 758 | ...JZ3362 | CHARLES PORTER EXCAVATING LLC |
| Jan 16, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | TEMPLE HILL RD | ...797819 | CHARLES PORTER EXCAVATING |
| Nov 27, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 81 | ...797819 | CHARLES PORTER EXCAVATING LLC |
| Oct 22, 2024 | VA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | 3217 CHAPMAN ROAD | ...148779 | CHARLES PORTER EXCAVATING LLC |
| Feb 12, 2020 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 16, 2019 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2017 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records