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FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC

USDOT 158947 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: BEN J. DAVENPORT JR. Company officer 2: NICK SETLIFF Other (SOLID WASTE PRODUCTS) Based in CHATHAM, VA Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

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

Caution
Policy effective · Jul 1, 2014
Review these
  • 2 fatalities on crash record 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: BEN J. DAVENPORT JR.
Company officer 2: NICK SETLIFF
Cargo: Other (SOLID WASTE PRODUCTS)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC (USDOT 158947)
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
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): BEN J. DAVENPORT JR. (Company officer); NICK SETLIFF (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 2 fatalities on crash record — 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/158947/
As of: Jul 24, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

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

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

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 11.8% (better). n=78582 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 158947
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC158740
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer BEN J. DAVENPORT JR.
Company officer 2 NICK SETLIFF
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Other (SOLID WASTE PRODUCTS)
Fleet size 13 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 245,982 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (434) 432-0211
Email: [email protected]
Physical
108 SOUTH MAIN STREET
CHATHAM, VA 24531
Mailing
P O DRAWER 1069
CHATHAM, VA 24531
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 158947
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 245,982 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 11 0
Trailers 0 15 0
Trucks 0 2 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 5 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 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
13
Drivers
2
Inspections
5
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
12
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC is a corporation based in CHATHAM, VA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 158947. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 13 power units and 2 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections on file. 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 overview

FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 13 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Chatham, VA. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with XL INSURANCE AMERICA, INC, and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 33% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in VA (2 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 13 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner is the most-inspected make.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 78,582 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 78,582 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
11.8%
Median across 78,582 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -11.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-04 2025-06

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Virginia (VA) 2 0 0.0% Jun 27, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Western Star 3
Freightliner 2
Unknown 2
Trail Star 1
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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

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

Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85135566 Jun 27, 2025 VA 2 MADISON HEIGHTS VA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
VA 80987P · 1FVHG3DV0SHWB5707
0 — No
84552731 Apr 30, 2025 VA 2 MADISON HEIGHTS VA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
VA 80987P · 1FVHG3DV0SHWB5707
0 — No
80882592 Feb 16, 2024 VA 1 DRAKES BRANCH VA
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 45572PZ · 5KJJAVDV9PPUL8444
3 107.620B-HMAMC, 172.202B-HMSPS, 172.602A-HMER No
80855446 Feb 14, 2024 VA 3 STEPHENS CITY VA
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 455572PZ · 5KJJAVDV9PPUL8444
0 — No
80739000 Feb 1, 2024 VA 3 STEPHENS CITY VA
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
VA 45572PZ · 5KJJAVDV9PPUL8444
1 395.8A1-HOSP Yes
Recent Crashes (12 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
VA0231665224 Jun 13, 2023 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0231145190 Apr 21, 2023 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0230545179 Feb 23, 2023 VA 1 0 Yes No Fatal
VA0193185061 Nov 13, 2019 VA 0 2 No No Injury
VA0192345047 Aug 20, 2019 VA 1 0 Yes No Fatal
VA0190675132 Feb 26, 2019 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0142525231 Sep 9, 2014 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0093090051 Jul 24, 2009 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC9700000524 Feb 7, 1997 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
SC095010077A Jan 26, 1995 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0000026658 Nov 25, 1992 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA00005576 Jul 29, 1991 VA 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC158740
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
XL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY AEC0003930 91X $1,000,000 Jul 1, 2014 On file ACTIVE
XL INSURANCE AMERICA, INC AEC000393008 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2008 Jun 28, 2015 CANCELLED
XL INSURANCE AMERICA, INC AEC000393008 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2008 Jul 1, 2014 REPLACED
GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY AEC000393002 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 2002 Jul 1, 2008 REPLACED
GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY AEC000393002 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 2002 Aug 7, 2008 CANCELLED
GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY AEC000393001 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 2001 Jun 30, 2002 REPLACED
GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY AEC000393001 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 2001 Jul 12, 2002 CANCELLED
GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY AEC0003930 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 2000 Jun 30, 2001 CANCELLED
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY NKA163021903 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 1999 Jun 30, 2000 CANCELLED
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY NKA 163 021 902 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 1998 Jun 30, 1999 CANCELLED
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY NKA 16 302 19 01 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 1997 Jun 30, 1998 CANCELLED
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY NKA162987002 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 1996 Jun 30, 1997 REPLACED
RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY NKA1630219 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 1996 Jun 30, 1997 CANCELLED
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE CA5050942 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 1995 Jun 30, 1996 REPLACED
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP 53BA 848-010-0002 L BIPD/Primary — Nov 12, 1993 Jun 30, 1995 REPLACED
COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE CA2771031RA BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 1993 Mar 15, 1996 CANCELLED
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY CXU 63 36 89 CARGO — Jul 21, 1982 Jul 18, 1985 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 28, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — XL INSURANCE AMERICA, INC
  2. Jul 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — XL INSURANCE AMERICA, INC
  3. Aug 7, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jul 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Jul 12, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jun 30, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jun 30, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jun 30, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  9. Jun 30, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  10. Aug 12, 1998
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Jun 30, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  12. Jun 30, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  13. Jun 30, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  14. Jun 30, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE
  15. Jun 27, 1996
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  16. Mar 15, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE
  17. Jun 30, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
  18. Jul 19, 1993
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. Sep 10, 1992
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  20. Mar 30, 1992
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  21. Feb 14, 1992
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  22. Jul 18, 1985
    insurance
    CANCEL — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
MADISON HEIGHTS VA VA 2 0
STEPHENS CITY VA VA 2 1
DRAKES BRANCH VA VA 1 0
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How to verify FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC

  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 FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC

Is FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 158947 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 FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC's safety rating? ▾
FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC had? ▾
5 roadside inspections are on file for FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC 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 FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 5 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC based? ▾
FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 108 SOUTH MAIN STREET, CHATHAM, Virginia 24531. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC158740). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC operate? ▾
FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC self-reports 13 power units and 2 drivers 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 FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC had any crashes? ▾
12 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for FIRST PIEDMONT HAULING INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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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.

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