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DALTON KELLY & SONS INC

USDOT 2832635 • 928 AVENUE I, NORFOLK, VA, 23513-1720

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
2,832,635
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Virginia
Phone
7573093837
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
MCS-150 Mileage
100,000
BOC-3 Agent
INTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INC
Physical Address
928 AVENUE I, NORFOLK, VA, 23513-1720
Mailing Address
928 AVENUE I, NORFOLK, VA, 23513
Contact
Phone: 7573093837

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 44.4%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 21.0 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

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: Jan 12, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-005506ACTIVEUnknownJan 12, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCT1251231113ON FILEJan 12, 2024Jan 12, 2026

Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLTRK000001149CANCELLEDMay 11, 2023Jan 12, 2024
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryFLTRK000001149CANCELLEDJan 12, 2023May 11, 2023
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary506-9035404REPLACEDJan 12, 2022Jan 12, 2023
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRS113529REPLACEDJan 20, 2021Jan 12, 2022
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRS113529CANCELLEDJan 20, 2021Jan 19, 2022
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRS106591CANCELLEDJan 16, 2020Jan 16, 2021
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRS097237CANCELLEDJan 16, 2019Jan 16, 2020
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRS084258CANCELLEDJan 16, 2018Jan 16, 2019
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRS071931CANCELLEDJun 10, 2017Jan 16, 2018
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary70TRS071931CANCELLEDJan 17, 2017Jun 10, 2017

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.CT1251231113BIPD/PrimaryJan 12, 2026Jan 12, 2026
CANCELFALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYFLTRK000001149BIPD/PrimaryJan 12, 2024Jan 12, 2024
CANCELFALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYFLTRK000001149BIPD/PrimaryMay 11, 2023May 11, 2023
TERM/REPLUNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.506-9035404BIPD/PrimaryJan 12, 2023Jan 12, 2023
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRS113529BIPD/PrimaryJan 19, 2022Jan 19, 2022
TERM/REPLNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRS113529BIPD/PrimaryJan 12, 2022Jan 12, 2022
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRS106591BIPD/PrimaryJan 16, 2021Jan 16, 2021
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRS097237BIPD/PrimaryJan 16, 2020Jan 16, 2020
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRS084258BIPD/PrimaryJan 16, 2019Jan 16, 2019
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRS071931BIPD/PrimaryJan 16, 2018Jan 16, 2018
CANCELNATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY70TRS071931BIPD/PrimaryJun 10, 2017Jun 10, 2017

Authority Action History (9 events)

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Authority Action History (9 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC005506CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 16, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 12, 2026
MC005506CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 18, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 12, 2024
MC005506CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 23, 2021DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 11, 2022
MC005506CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 21, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 20, 2021
MC005506CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 20, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 17, 2020
MC005506CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 20, 2018DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 15, 2019
MC005506CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 20, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 17, 2018
MC005506CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 15, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 13, 2017
MC005506MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 3, 2017—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

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

Inspections
9
Violations
56
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
44.4%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 9 of 9 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 9 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (56 violations from 9 inspections)

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Violation Summary (56 violations from 9 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps913Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general535Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate417Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10—General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10—General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48A-BIBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95K-EEEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)(2)390.21T(b)(2)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)(1)Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.209(e)Power steering violations10—Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
44.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
+21.0 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
6.22vs nat'l 1.80
+4.42 above avg

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

Inspection History (9 inspections)

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Inspection History (9 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Aug 7, 202585439212NEWPORT NEWS VAVALevel 3CIMC VEHIC INTERMODAL CHASSIS3390.21TB2-DOT, 390.21TB1-MC, 392.2-SLLNo
Nov 19, 202483202475PORTSMOUTH VAVALevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR10393.48A-BIBD, 393.95K-EE, 393.48A-BMBCBDYes
Mar 21, 202481171347CHARLOTTESVILLE VAVALevel 1CIMC VEHIC INTERMODAL CHASSIS20393.9(a), 393.45(b)(2), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Oct 13, 202379905623NIT NORTH GATEVALevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK4393.78, 393.11, 396.17(c)No
Oct 11, 202379893359VA INTERNATIONAL GATEWAYVALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR11393.9(a), 393.60(c), 393.78Yes
May 5, 202378537611NIT NORTH OUTBOUNDVALevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 4, 202378527067PINNERS POINT CONTAINER YARDVALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 4, 202378527113NIT NORTH OUTBOUNDVALevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75(a)(3), 392.2Yes
May 2, 202378515051PINNERS POINT CONTAINER YARDVALevel 1TRLR INTERMODAL CHASSIS6393.11, 393.60(c), 393.203(c)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

2 total · 50.0% OOS
2024-112025-08
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

NIT NORTH OUTBOUND2 · 1 OOS
PINNERS POINT CONTAINER YARD2
NIT NORTH GATE1
CHARLOTTESVILLE VA1 · 1 OOS
VA INTERNATIONAL GATEWAY1 · 1 OOS
PORTSMOUTH VA1 · 1 OOS
NEWPORT NEWS VA1

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 28, 2025VATOW00HAMPTONI-664 NORTH...782559DALTON KELLY & SONS INC
Apr 29, 2021VATOW00NORFOLKNORFOLK INTERNATIONAL TERMINALS...AM1186DALTON KELLY & SONS INC
Dec 7, 2019VAINJURY01————

Compliance Timeline

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

Jan 12, 2026
Authority
Contract Carrier authority active
Docket MC-005506
Jan 12, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 28, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in VA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 12, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 11, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 12, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Jan 19, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 12, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 29, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in VA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 16, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 16, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 7, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 16, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 16, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 10, 2017
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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