CLEMS GARAGE INC

USDOT 60551 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: WILLIAM D CLEM Company officer 2: KIMBERLY R. CLEM Motor Vehicles Machinery / Large Objects Farm Supplies Construction Based in STEPHENS CITY, VA Grade B · 83
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Nov 23, 2013
Review these
  • 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 THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: WILLIAM D CLEM
Company officer 2: KIMBERLY R. CLEM
Cargo: Motor Vehicles, Machinery / Large Objects, Farm Supplies, Construction
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CLEMS GARAGE INC (USDOT 60551)
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: $1,000,000
Officer(s): WILLIAM D CLEM (Company officer); KIMBERLY R. CLEM (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

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 — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/60551/
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 B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 17.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 27.3% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=44403 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 60551
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer WILLIAM D CLEM
Company officer 2 KIMBERLY R. CLEM
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Motor Vehicles, Machinery / Large Objects, Farm Supplies, Construction
Fleet size 23 units
Drivers 17
Annual mileage 480,525 mi
Contact & address
Physical
5170 MAIN ST RT 11
STEPHENS CITY, VA 22655
Mailing
P O BOX 31
STEPHENS CITY, VA 22655
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 60551
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 480,525 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 27.3% vs 23.4% +3.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 17.6% vs 6.7% +10.9 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.05 vs 1.80 -0.75
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 8 0 0
Trailers 7 0 0
Trucks 15 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 17 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 2 2
Crash reports 0 0 2 2

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 25 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 19 19 0
OOS inspections 3 4 0
OOS percentage 15.79% 21.05%
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%).

Power Units
23
Drivers
17
Inspections
25
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
27.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
17 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

CLEMS GARAGE INC is a corporation based in STEPHENS CITY, VA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 60551. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 23 power units and 17 drivers, with 25 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 27.3%. 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 overview

CLEMS GARAGE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 23 power units and 17 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Stephens City, VA. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 27.8% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 260% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (6) and VA (5), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

27.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 17 drivers; Kenworth, International, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 27.3% 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 44,403 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
17.6%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 44,403 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +17.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
27.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 44,403 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +13 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-07

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
Maryland (MD) 7 2 28.6% Jul 13, 2026
Virginia (VA) 6 0 0.0% Jun 16, 2026
North Carolina (NC) 4 2 50.0% Jan 14, 2026
District of Columbia (DC) 1 0 0.0% Sep 8, 2025
Pennsylvania (PA) 1 1 100.0% Oct 16, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 11
International 6
Ford 2
Landoll Co 2
Dors 1
Fntn 1
Fontaine 1
Freightliner 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 2 0.31 0 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 3 0.68 1 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 8 3.68 4 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 (25 rows) View all 25 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88410764 Jul 13, 2026 MD 2
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9A-LRLI No
88178440 Jun 16, 2026 VA 3
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLL No
87198669 Mar 2, 2026 MD 2 PERRYVILLE MD
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 393.45B2-BHTD, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP Yes
86804877 Jan 14, 2026 NC 2 I-40
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
VA 51039P · 2NK5LJOX6RM326979
1 393.75A3 Yes
86588756 Dec 16, 2025 MD 2 FREDERICK MD
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.60D, 393.9A-LIL No
86140778 Oct 22, 2025 NC 3 I-40 NEAR US-1
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
86024531 Oct 10, 2025 VA 3 MIDDLETOWN VA
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86011282 Oct 8, 2025 MD 2 RIDGELY MD
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85854508 Sep 22, 2025 NC 2 nc-granville-county,-i-85,-s
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85730574 Sep 8, 2025 DC 3 WASHINGTON DC
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85679972 Sep 3, 2025 VA 3 MADISON HEIGHTS VA
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85565124 Aug 18, 2025 NC 2 SAMPSON COUNTY, FAISON
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
VA 51039P · 2NK5LJOX6RM326979
3 395.8A-NON-ELD, 393.100(a), 393.9 Yes
84514638 Apr 25, 2025 MD 2 FROSTBURG MD
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83286405 Dec 2, 2024 MD 2 md-northbound-on-895}toll-facilit
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 391.45A-MCEM No
82937572 Oct 17, 2024 MD 2 md-rt-50-e/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.104B-C Yes
82921438 Oct 16, 2024 PA 2 pa-i81-nb-guilford-twp---i81-exit
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
3 395.8A-NON-ELD, 392.9A2, 392.2DIM Yes
82678579 Sep 16, 2024 VA 1 STEPHENS CITY VA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.45(d), 393.81 No
82467617 Aug 21, 2024 VA 3 MADISON HEIGHTS VA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
82355479 Aug 6, 2024 VA 3 WOODSTOCK VA
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
81864804 Jun 12, 2024 NC 2 US220
Hino STRAIGHT TRUCK
VA 7442TW · 5PVNJ8P0H4S51926
0 No
80778446 Feb 5, 2024 NC 2 95
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80005791 Oct 25, 2023 NC 3 nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-s
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79195779 Jul 19, 2023 NC 2 US220 NEAR NC770
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
78658260 May 18, 2023 VA 3 RT 17 AT I-66
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
78406326 Apr 19, 2023 PA 1 pa-sr99-mm-41-antis-twp---bellwoo
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 393.95(f), 393.78, 392.8 No
Recent Crashes (17 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
VA0250015258 Dec 23, 2024 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0242855321 Oct 9, 2024 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0107801605 Jul 9, 2024 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0107674866 Feb 29, 2024 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0240155356 Jan 15, 2024 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0232335181 Aug 21, 2023 VA 0 1 Yes No Injury
VA0220875276 Mar 28, 2022 VA 0 1 Yes No Injury
VA0213565250 Dec 22, 2021 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0212765237 Sep 30, 2021 VA 0 1 Yes No Injury
VA0201085074 Apr 16, 2020 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0181865010 Jul 4, 2018 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0153545162 Dec 17, 2015 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0133635048 Dec 19, 2013 VA 0 1 Yes No Injury
VA0130855188 Mar 26, 2013 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0112380029 Aug 8, 2011 VA 0 2 Yes No Injury
VA0000111234 Oct 14, 2005 VA 0 1 No No Injury
MD0510718108 Sep 28, 2005 MD 0 0 Yes No Tow
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 MC688165 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 PDF
Aug 28, 2009 MC688165-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY CAM0022129 91X $1,000,000 Nov 23, 2013 On file ACTIVE
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY CPM0022129 34 Nov 23, 2013 On file ACTIVE
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY IMM0005838 CARGO Feb 27, 2013 Nov 23, 2013 CANCELLED
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY GPM0005838 BIPD/Primary Feb 27, 2013 Nov 23, 2013 CANCELLED
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY CL 5838 CARGO Aug 10, 2009 Feb 27, 2013 CANCELLED
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY CM 5838 BIPD/Primary Aug 10, 2009 Feb 27, 2013 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Nov 22, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  2. Nov 23, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Nov 23, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Feb 27, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Feb 27, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Aug 28, 2009
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 2 0
392.8 Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.100(a) No or improper load securement Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.81 Horn inoperative Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify CLEMS GARAGE INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about CLEMS GARAGE INC

Is CLEMS GARAGE INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. CLEMS GARAGE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 60551 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is CLEMS GARAGE INC's safety rating?
CLEMS GARAGE INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has CLEMS GARAGE INC had?
25 roadside inspections are on file for CLEMS GARAGE INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is CLEMS GARAGE INC's out-of-service rate?
CLEMS GARAGE INC's peak out-of-service rate is 27.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is CLEMS GARAGE INC based?
CLEMS GARAGE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5170 MAIN ST RT 11, STEPHENS CITY, Virginia 22655. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CLEMS GARAGE INC have valid operating authority?
CLEMS GARAGE INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does CLEMS GARAGE INC operate?
CLEMS GARAGE INC self-reports 23 power units and 17 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has CLEMS GARAGE INC had any crashes?
17 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CLEMS GARAGE INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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