AVALON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
USDOT 1617995 • 1 AVALON DRIVE, CANAL FULTON, OH, 44614
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-595894 | REVOKED | Jul 15, 2013 | Jul 28, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 3 346 80V | ON FILE | Feb 21, 2024 | Mar 23, 2024 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 3 346 80V | REPLACED | Feb 21, 2024 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 3 346 80V | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CMM 3 346 80V | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2023 | Oct 10, 2024 |
| THE CINCINNATI INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EBA 062 10 12 | REPLACED | Jul 22, 2021 | Feb 21, 2024 |
| THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | 8108C180 | CANCELLED | Aug 12, 2018 | Jul 22, 2021 |
| THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | 3H356846 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2016 | Aug 12, 2018 |
| THE FIRST LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AI6-Z91-461104-03 | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2013 | Jun 27, 2016 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | Y-810-7050N898-COF-13 | CANCELLED | Jun 11, 2013 | Jul 8, 2013 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | Y-810-7050N898-COF-09 | CANCELLED | Jul 8, 2009 | Jun 11, 2013 |
| NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | MZX80860430 | REPLACED | Jul 8, 2006 | Jul 8, 2009 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 3 346 80V | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2024 | Oct 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 3 346 80V | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2024 | Jul 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 3 346 80V | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2024 | Mar 23, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INDEMNITY COMPANY | EBA 062 10 12 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2024 | Feb 21, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO. | CMM 3 346 80V | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | 8108C180 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 22, 2021 | Jul 22, 2021 |
| CANCEL | THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO | 3H356846 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2018 | Aug 12, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | THE FIRST LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | AI6-Z91-461104-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2016 | Jun 27, 2016 |
| CANCEL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | Y-810-7050N898-COF-13 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2013 | Jul 8, 2013 |
| CANCEL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | Y-810-7050N898-COF-09 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 11, 2013 | Jun 11, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL SURETY CORPORATION | MZX80860430 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 8, 2009 | Jul 8, 2009 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-595894 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-595894 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC595894 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 3, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC595894 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2018 |
| MC595894 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jul 30, 2013 | REVOKED | Jul 28, 2021 |
| MC595894 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 15, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 21, 2013 |
| MC595894 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 21, 2007 | REVOKED | Jul 15, 2013 |
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
5 states • 51 inspections
Violation Summary (60 violations from 51 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 6 | 4 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 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 (51 inspections)
Showing 50 of 51
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 5, 2026 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSBURGH CITY | BINGHAM ST | ...WN7523 | AVALON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Nov 24, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ZANESVILLE | MAPLE AV | ...NP0578 | AVALON TRANSPORTATIO |
| Sep 30, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FALLS (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 146 | ...086231 | AVALON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Jul 26, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CADIZ | SR 250 | ...LU4981 | AVALON TRANSPORT SERVICES |
| Oct 10, 2023 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | MENTOR | REYNOLDS RD | ...NP0579 | AVALON FOODSERVICE |
| Sep 18, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | PITTSBURGH CITY | GRANT ST | ...LU4975 | AVALON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| May 25, 2023 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TOLEDO | ALEXIS RD | ...LU4981 | AVALON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Oct 19, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLOOMFIELD TWP | TELEGRAPH | ...ME3557 | AVALON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Oct 27, 2021 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MERIDIAN TWP | OKEMOS | ...MX5370 | AVALON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Jun 30, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AKRON | MAPLE ST | ...GX2068 | AVALON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC |
| Jul 2, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2020 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 5 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 9, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 14, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| May 23, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 16, 2018 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 29, 2016 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 5, 2016 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 2, 2015 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2015 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 18, 2013 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 2013 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 14, 2012 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2010 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 13 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 37 events