FORDS WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 3825928 • 9801 CORAL BELL COURT, TONAO, VA, 23168
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1386120 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 5, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | XF000755-201794 | ON FILE | Feb 26, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROTECTIVE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | BIPD/Primary | XF000755-201794 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | XF000755-201794 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | XF000755-201794 | REPLACED | Dec 14, 2023 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | XF000755-201794 | REPLACED | Apr 30, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA965692172 | REPLACED | Jan 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | PROTECTIVE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | XF000755-201794 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 31, 2025 | Mar 31, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | XF000755-201794 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | XF000755-201794 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | XF000755-201794 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2024 | Nov 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | XF000755-201794 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2023 | Dec 14, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA965692172 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 30, 2023 | Apr 30, 2023 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1386120 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2025 |
| MC1386120 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 7, 2023 | — | 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
3 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (12 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | 87116552 | Roadside | PA | Level 1 | FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Feb 18, 2026 | 87112915 | CHESTER VA | VA | Level 3 | PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 86798429 | HOPWOOD PA | PA | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 393.110B3-C | Yes |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 86611920 | NORTH VERSAILLES PA | PA | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 85294852 | Roadside | NC | Level 3 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 396.17C | No |
| Apr 5, 2025 | 84328026 | CRANBERRY TOWNSHIP PA | PA | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 13, 2024 | 82701581 | TURTLE CREEK PA | PA | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Feb 29, 2024 | 81077165 | 210 9TH STREET | PA | Level 1 | MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 396.17(c), 393.95(a), 390.21T(b) | No |
| Feb 13, 2024 | 80844762 | VIRGINIA BEACH VA | VA | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 393.100B-C, 393.60(d), 393.100C-C | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | EB I 64 | ...468512 | FORDS WAY TRANSPORTATION LLC |
Compliance Timeline
8 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records