BURNS MOTOR FREIGHT INC
USDOT 2413 • 18750 SENECA TRAIL, MARLINTON, WV, 24954-0149
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
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4H781688 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | Y-630-0986C93A-TIL-05 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 29, 2016 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Excess | YSMCUP-201D3612-TIL-05 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2005 | Nov 24, 2013 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP2387213 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | Y-840-1177R736-TIL-11 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2011 | Oct 30, 2013 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | Y-840-1177R736-TIL-11 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2011 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | Y-820-201D3532-TIL-05 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2011 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | CK03700647 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CK03700647 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA03700208 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CK03700208 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2003 | Nov 21, 2004 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CK03700208 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA03700208 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1999 | Jan 4, 2004 |
| ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CK03700549 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA03700208 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | 1MP30044474906 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1999 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1AT30001027106 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1999 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | 1MP30044474906 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1AT13933696700 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1991 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | CARGO | MP036903020 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 1983 | Aug 1, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 4H781688 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | Y-630-0986C93A-TIL-05 | CARGO | Oct 29, 2016 | Oct 29, 2016 |
| CANCEL | STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP2387213 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2016 | Oct 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | YSMCUP-201D3612-TIL-05 | BIPD/Excess | Nov 24, 2013 | Nov 24, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | Y-840-1177R736-TIL-11 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2013 | Oct 30, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | Y-840-1177R736-TIL-11 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | Y-820-201D3532-TIL-05 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2011 | Oct 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK03700647 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK03700647 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CA03700208 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK03700208 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 21, 2004 | Nov 21, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CK03700208 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL MERCURY INSURANCE COMPANY | CK03700549 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2004 | Oct 1, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CA03700208 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2004 | Jan 4, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CA03700208 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 1AT30001027106 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 1MP30044474906 | CARGO | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 1999 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | MP036903020 | CARGO | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| CANCEL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 1AT13933696700 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. | 1MP30044474906 | CARGO | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 1998 |
Authority Action History (17 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC111785 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC111785 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC111785 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2018 |
| MC111785 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2018 |
| MC111785 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2016 |
| MC111785 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 6, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2016 |
| MC111785 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 27, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 31, 1998 |
| MC111785 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 27, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 31, 1998 |
| MC111785 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC111785 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC111785 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 18, 1987 | — | Unknown |
| MC111785 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 10, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC111785 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 13, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC111785 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 13, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC111785 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 19, 1979 | — | Unknown |
| MC111785 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 1, 1979 | — | Unknown |
| MC111785 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 12, 1978 | — | 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
11 states • 65 inspections
Violation Summary (90 violations from 65 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 15 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 6 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TAORETA | Tires - All others has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SAFCH-ATTCH | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.118 | Cargo securement - boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(f)(3) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 (65 inspections)
Showing 50 of 65
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2025 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CALDWELL | I-64 | ...029774 | BURNS MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Sep 2, 2025 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LEWISBURG | I-64 MP 164 | ...029779 | BURNS MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Mar 7, 2025 | PA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | SALEM TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0022 E | ...022464 | BURNS MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Jan 10, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | ROUTE 220 | ...029758 | BURNS MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| May 26, 2023 | MD | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | BRANCH AVE | ...018377 | BURNS MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| May 8, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | RT.60 | ...007448 | BURNS MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Oct 11, 2022 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 472 BLOOMERY PK. / RT 127 | ...014383 | BURNS MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Jul 13, 2022 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JACKSON TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0234 B | ...018373 | BURNS MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| May 3, 2022 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEBSTER SPRINGS | WV RT 020 WEBSTER RD | ...007443 | BURNS MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Sep 29, 2021 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | RT. 220 / HOT SPRINGS RD | ...082752 | BURNS MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Sep 27, 2021 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | CRAWLEY | US RT 60 | ...007445 | BURNS MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Aug 26, 2021 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | NORTHEAST RD | ...022470 | BURNS MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Jun 10, 2021 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAMDEN ON GAULEY | COUNTY RT 20 WEBSTER RD | ...082741 | BURNS MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Dec 16, 2020 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2020 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2020 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2020 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2020 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 8, 2019 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2019 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2018 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 9, 2018 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 2018 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 26, 2018 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2018 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
47 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 47 events