DONLEY AND SONS TRUCKING LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DONLEY AND SONS TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 2842054) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): SAMANTHA RYAN DONLEY (Company officer); JUSTIN CHAD DONLEY SR (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC. • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2842054/ As of: Jul 25, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 3.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 8.7% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=52505 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGEPolicy effective Apr 5, 2020
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Process AgentMULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 16 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 28 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 7 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 100 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4% | 4% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
DONLEY AND SONS TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in GRAHAM, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2842054. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 18 power units and 15 drivers, with 100 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 8.7%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
DONLEY AND SONS TRUCKING LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 18 power units and 15 drivers, based in Graham, NC. Across 51 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.8% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE, and operating authority is active for contract.
51 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 19% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (37) and IA (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
7.8% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (40.4% of violations); top code 396.17C (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 18 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 15 drivers; Kenworth, Wabash National, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 52,505 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–27 power units (±50% of this carrier's 18 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 37 | 3 | 8.1% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 6, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 26, 2025 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 15, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 11, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 25, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.18 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.39 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | — | 3.37 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 2.65 | 3 | — | 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 (100 rows) View all 100 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88432700 | Jul 16, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88425620 | Jul 15, 2026 | VA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17C-PI, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 88376258 | Jul 10, 2026 | VA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17C-PI, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 88272157 | Jun 29, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87936542 | May 22, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C | No |
| 87701028 | Apr 27, 2026 | NC | 2 | I 40 EAST AT US 64 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 9TS, 21(b) | No |
| 87251068 | Mar 9, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87163921 | Feb 27, 2026 | NC | 2 | FREEWAY DR NEAR RICHARDSON DR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 390.21TB, 393.9H | No |
| 86790862 | Jan 13, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86523562 | Dec 6, 2025 | IN | 3 | KNIGHTSTOWN IN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 86427778 | Nov 26, 2025 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86333173 | Nov 15, 2025 | WV | 2 | ESKDALE WV |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.3A3II, 392.2-SLLTR | No |
| 86350859 | Nov 14, 2025 | NC | 2 | GRAND OAKS BLVD |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9TS | Yes |
| 86311945 | Nov 11, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-n |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86313807 | Nov 7, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-74 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86068720 | Oct 15, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-alamance-county,-i-40/85,-n |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86003538 | Oct 6, 2025 | NC | 3 | I40 W NEAR NC61 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85907323 | Sep 26, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17C, 392.2RG | No |
| 85853861 | Sep 19, 2025 | NC | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85566171 | Aug 20, 2025 | NC | 2 | 73 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85307424 | Jul 23, 2025 | IA | 3 | HWY 20 EB MM 117 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85272965 | Jul 18, 2025 | NC | 2 | I73 NB AT EXIT 61 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85256334 | Jul 17, 2025 | NC | 3 | I40 NEAR NC62 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85178841 | Jul 9, 2025 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85167326 | Jul 9, 2025 | NC | 3 | 1149 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0108219400 | Aug 27, 2025 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0108146443 | Jun 19, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107891251 | Oct 18, 2024 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107518228 | Nov 2, 2023 | NC | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0213625269 | Dec 28, 2021 | VA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| PA002080800X | Feb 25, 2020 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0105307528 | Nov 28, 2017 | NC | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC100673 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 6, 2018 | MC100673-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q04 0530955 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 5, 2020 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE | Q04 0530955 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 14, 2018 | Apr 5, 2020 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA7822591 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 30, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA7822591 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 30, 2018 | Dec 14, 2018 | REPLACED |
| OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BMO 58894470 | 34 | — | Jun 1, 2018 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 5, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
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Dec 21, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 17, 2018
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Dec 14, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 6, 2018
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAND OAKS BLVD | NC | 6 | 2 |
| 73 | NC | 5 | 0 |
| 1149 | NC | 4 | 0 |
| I40 | NC | 3 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 0 |
| HWY 20 EB MM 117 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 20 WB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| I-74 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| KNIGHTSTOWN IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| W HARRISON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 390.21(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC100673
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ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
34 policy on file
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MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 5,982 carriers served
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100 inspections
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7 reportable crashes
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