J A BARKER CONSTRUCTION INC
USDOT 384087 • 300 BRYAN STREET, SOUTH HILL, VA, 23970
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
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
1 state • 15 inspections
Violation Summary (57 violations from 15 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130C-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:95K-EE | 95K-EE | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:81-H | 81-H | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:5B-L | 5B-L | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-LCDLR | 2-LCDLR | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209(b) | Hub/bearing defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.130B-CHVE | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.130(c) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
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 (15 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
24 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (24 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH HILL | BRYAN ST AT WEST DANVILLE STREET | ...692544 | J A BARKER CONSTRUCTION INC |
| Feb 19, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 85 SB | ...09BFEK | J A BARKER CONSTRUCTION INC |
| Sep 14, 2017 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 12, 2017 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2015 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2014 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2014 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2014 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 16, 2012 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 19, 2008 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 29, 2007 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2006 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2005 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 1999 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 1999 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 1997 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 1996 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 1994 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 5, 1994 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 1993 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 3, 1993 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 1991 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 20, 1991 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 12, 1990 | VA | FATAL | 1 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
24 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records