CHINS TRANSPORT INC

USDOT 2820885 • 1017 LONGVIEW ROAD, ROANOKE, VA, 24018

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
2,820,885
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
5406139044
Power Units (MCS-150)
13
Drivers (MCS-150)
13
MCS-150 Mileage
1,440,000
Physical Address
1017 LONGVIEW ROAD, ROANOKE, VA, 24018
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Feb 4, 2019
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-940633ACTIVEUnknownDec 14, 2018

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP35896AON FILEFeb 4, 2019Jan 12, 2026

Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP35896AREPLACEDDec 13, 2018Feb 4, 2019
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP35896ANAME CHANGEDJan 12, 2018Jan 7, 2019
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP35896AREPLACEDJan 12, 2018Dec 13, 2018
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 2834799REPLACEDJan 12, 2016Jan 12, 2018

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP35896ABIPD/PrimaryJan 12, 2026Jan 12, 2026
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP35896ABIPD/PrimaryFeb 4, 2019Feb 4, 2019
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP35896ABIPD/PrimaryJan 7, 2019Jan 7, 2019
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP35896ABIPD/PrimaryDec 13, 2018Dec 13, 2018
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYCA 2834799BIPD/PrimaryJan 12, 2018Jan 12, 2018

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC940633CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 4, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONDec 14, 2018
MC940633MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJan 20, 2016Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
48%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
53
Violations
76
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
9.4%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
13
Drivers (MCS-150)
13
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
3
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
Feb
4
Mar
4
Apr
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 53 of 53 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

18 states53 inspections

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Violation Summary (76 violations from 53 inspections)

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Violation Summary (76 violations from 53 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes508Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective308Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit207Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)Failing to keep RODS207Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (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 a10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF395.8D11-HOSF10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75B-TFVTire tread depth insufficient (steer)107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205A-WRBHWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BHTCBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
9.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-14.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.43vs nat'l 1.80
-0.37 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (53 inspections)

Showing 50 of 53

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Inspection History (53 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 2, 202687186934TOWNVILLE SCSCLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER6393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.55D2-B, 395.30B2-ELDDFC24Yes
Feb 27, 202687195485PETERSBURG VAVALevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 26, 202687208667MONTGOMERY NYNYLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5392.2-SLLS3, 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.22H2-ELDNISDTNo
Feb 13, 202687061788SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9A-LRLI, 395.8D11-HOSF, 393.75B-TFVNo
Jan 15, 202686822949KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 12, 202586568336LONDONKYLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLNo
Dec 1, 202586459320STATESVILLENCLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS4No
Nov 24, 202586422138I-77NCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 5, 202586254872US 421NCLevel 3VANG FULL TRAILER0No
Oct 8, 202586052295CLIFTON PARK NYNYLevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LRLINo
Aug 7, 202585489717WATERTOWN NYNYLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER4393.9A-LFTSI, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.19No
Jul 10, 202585179149FORSYTH COUNTY, US 421NCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 11, 202584936276I57ILLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 9, 202584920861PERRYVILLE MDMDLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Apr 28, 202584576825HUDSON NYNYLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1396.17C-PINo
Apr 28, 202584516762ST CLAIR MOMOLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR9393.47E, 393.95A1, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Yes
Apr 16, 202584410781MILFORDCTLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS3No
Apr 7, 202584387426BATAVIA NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3395.24, 393.11A1-LCHL, 396.17C-PINo
Mar 27, 202584255993WARREN COUNTY, I-85, SNCLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 25, 202584227113GREENWICH SCALES EBNJLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 21, 202584201389ST CLAIR MOMOLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR12393.48A-BIBD, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47EYes
Mar 13, 202584142986FORT MILL SCSCLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45D-BNo
Dec 9, 202483354220I-40NCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 9, 202483348724GREENVILLE SCSCLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LCLNo
Nov 28, 202483268013KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Oct 9, 202482875780MIDDLETOWN VAVALevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 1, 202482815622DAVIE COUNTY, I-40, ENCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 10, 202482633373ROADSIDE.OHLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 15, 202482420536GREENWICHNJLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 28, 202482241492WARREN COUNTY, I-85, SNCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 24, 202482342644GAS CITY ININLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3395.8(a), 393.55(e)No
Jun 21, 202481969570BRUCETON MILLS WVWVLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jun 10, 202481883272FARRAGUT TNTNLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 23, 202481701641GREENFIELD ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
May 9, 202481567587I-77 NB YORK COUNTYSCLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 29, 202481494672GREENWICH SCALE EBNJLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 18, 202481428582HAYWOOD COUNTYTNLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.48A-BIBDNo
Apr 16, 202481373324GARRETT COUNTYMDLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 12, 202481082686I-270 S/B HYATTSTOWN SCALEHOUSMDLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.45(b)(2)No
Mar 11, 202481112169ST. LOUIS MOMOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2393.60(d), 392.2No
Feb 24, 202480980945MONROVIA ININLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 19, 202480885189H-BLANDFORDMALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 395.22(g), 393.55(e)No
Feb 15, 202480855339RIGHT SHOULDER, SOUTH OF X26CTLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 23, 202480726417OOLTEWAH TNTNLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 17, 202480634557INDIANAPOLIS ININLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLTRNo
Dec 21, 202380460446I-80 WB MM 56 BEAVER TWP - WEIPALevel 3STOU SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Dec 8, 202380357084INTERSTATETNLevel 3WANA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 3, 202380082356I-75 NB AT 5 MMMILevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1393.9(a)No
Sep 13, 202379649846POWELL MTNWVLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 21, 202379465458PARKTONMDMDLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.55E-BNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

37 total · 10.8% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 5, 2026VAINJURY02Not ReportedINTERSTATE 81 AT 2 MILES S OF STERRTETT RD...UJ9412CHINS TRANSPORT INC
Feb 16, 2024OHINJURY01MAD RIVER (TOWNSHIP OF)IR 70...894743CHINS TRANSPORT
Oct 12, 2022ILTOW00THORNTON TWPI-294...424256CHINS TRANSPORT INC

Compliance Timeline

9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 12, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 5, 2026
Crash
Injury crash in VA
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Feb 16, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in OH
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 12, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 4, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 7, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 14, 2018
Authority
Dec 13, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 12, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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