FIRST PIEDMONT CORPORATION
Joins 36 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 0.00% (better, peer 0.90%) · Vehicle 53.8% (worse, peer 15.4%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- 2 fatalities on crash record 48 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
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TruckCodex risk summary — FIRST PIEDMONT CORPORATION (USDOT 596451) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 0.00% (better, peer 0.90%) · Vehicle 53.8% (worse, peer 15.4%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • 2 fatalities on crash record — 48 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/596451/ As of: Oct 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 596451
Active
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Company officer: BEN J. DAVENPORT JR
Company officer 2: NICK SETLIFF
Garbage / Refuse
Based in CHATHAM, VA
FMCSA census as of Oct 24, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
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Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0.9% (better). Vehicle OOS 53.8% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=7536 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
596451
In FMCSA records since
Apr 3, 1995 (~31y)
Company officer
BEN J. DAVENPORT JR
Company officer 2
NICK SETLIFF
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Garbage / Refuse
Fleet size
130 units
Drivers
101
Annual mileage
2,997,888 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (434) 432-0211
Email: [email protected]
Physical
108 SOUTH MAIN STREET
CHATHAM, VA 24531
Mailing
PO BOX 1069
CHATHAM, VA 24531
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
596451
In FMCSA records since
Apr 3, 1995 (~31y)
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
2,997,888 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
53.8%
vs
23.4%
+30.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
vs
6.7%
-6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.28
vs
1.80
-1.52
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19.2%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 24 | 0 |
| Trailers | 29 | 45 | 0 |
| Trucks | 3 | 103 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 48 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 66 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 19.44% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Power Units
130
Drivers
101
Inspections
66
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
53.8%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
5
48 all-time
Authorities
0
Risk Signals
High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 53.8% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 7,536 ACTIVE carriers operating 65–195 power units (±50% of this carrier's 130 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0.9%
Median across 7,536 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -0.9 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
53.8%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
15.4%
Median across 7,536 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +38.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
2023-11
2026-10
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 20 | 2 | 10.0% | Oct 14, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 16 | 5 | 31.3% | Oct 8, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 3.75 | 4 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (66 rows) View all 66 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89256815 | Oct 14, 2026 | NC | 3 | REIDSVILLE NC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89221485 | Oct 8, 2026 | VA | 2 | BLUE RIDGE VA | — | 1 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| 89142940 | Sep 30, 2026 | NC | 2 | PELHAM NC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 89065063 | Sep 22, 2026 | VA | 2 | BOYDTON VA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89036168 | Sep 18, 2026 | VA | 2 | LYNCHBURG VA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88994730 | Sep 15, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88780341 | Aug 24, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88510121 | Jul 24, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88374477 | Jul 10, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88271194 | Jun 29, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88126126 | Jun 12, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87982992 | May 27, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87939118 | May 22, 2026 | VA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87901013 | May 18, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87451337 | Mar 31, 2026 | VA | 3 | EVERGREEN VA |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87333265 | Mar 18, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87271932 | Mar 12, 2026 | VA | 2 | LYNCHBURG VA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| 87223209 | Mar 6, 2026 | VA | 1 | LYNCHBURG VA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.134B-CRHLC, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 87134644 | Feb 24, 2026 | VA | 3 | SUFFOLK VA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87096892 | Feb 19, 2026 | VA | 2 | RUSTBURG VA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| 86195658 | Oct 29, 2025 | NC | 3 | US29SB NEAR SR2600 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86134409 | Oct 23, 2025 | VA | 3 | RUSTBURG VA |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85951350 | Oct 2, 2025 | NC | 2 | US 29 AT NC 700 |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.100B | Yes |
| 85360923 | Jul 29, 2025 | NC | 3 | 311 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85179175 | Jul 10, 2025 | NC | 2 | US29 AT NC87 |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (48 rows) View all 48 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA0260450050 | Feb 13, 2026 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108370541 | Jan 8, 2026 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0253100088 | Nov 5, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0252680176 | Sep 24, 2025 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0108079338 | Apr 15, 2025 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0240955066 | Apr 3, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0240515245 | Feb 16, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0233325137 | Nov 27, 2023 | VA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107514140 | Nov 1, 2023 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0232965376 | Oct 20, 2023 | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0232895176 | Aug 15, 2023 | VA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| VA0230975083 | Apr 7, 2023 | VA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| VA0223285263 | Nov 18, 2022 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0222775248 | Oct 3, 2022 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0213565348 | Dec 22, 2021 | VA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| VA0212445076 | Aug 31, 2021 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0106297923 | Aug 3, 2020 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0106231107 | May 14, 2020 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0105770255 | Feb 8, 2019 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0190215073 | Jan 21, 2019 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0105649501 | Oct 22, 2018 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0182545262 | Sep 10, 2018 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0182435024 | Aug 29, 2018 | VA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NC0105583692 | Aug 24, 2018 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0105582902 | Aug 16, 2018 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LYNCHBURG VA | VA | 4 | 2 |
| MADISON HEIGHTS VA | VA | 3 | 0 |
| 29 | NC | 2 | 0 |
| 311 | NC | 2 | 0 |
| US29 AT NC87 | NC | 2 | 0 |
| US29SB NEAR SR2600 | NC | 2 | 0 |
| DANVILLE VA | VA | 2 | 0 |
| RUSTBURG VA | VA | 2 | 1 |
| SOUTH BOSTON VA | VA | 2 | 1 |
| FINZEL SCALE HOUSE | MD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.134(b)(3) | Rear of container not properly secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(1) | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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