ROGER THORNSBURY
DBA: R & L PAVING INC
ROGER THORNSBURY is a mid-sized fleet, operating 21 power units and 10 drivers, based in Tutor Key, KY. Across 42 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 9.5% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ROGER THORNSBURY (USDOT 665722) 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: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/665722/ As of: Sep 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 86/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 86/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 7.4% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=49845 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
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.
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 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 19 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 70 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 9.52% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
R & L PAVING INC had 42 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 9.5%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 3.0.
42 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in KY (38) and WV (4).
9.5% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (6.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 12 times.
The fleet comprises 21 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 10 drivers; Mack, Chevrolet, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 49,845 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–32 power units (±50% of this carrier's 21 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (25 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (KY) | 38 | 4 | 10.5% | Sep 10, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 21, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 1.38 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | — | 3.06 | 3 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (70 rows) View all 70 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88958232 | Sep 10, 2026 | KY | 1 | PRESTONSBURG KY |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88639618 | Aug 6, 2026 | KY | 2 | — | — | 2 | 393.48A-BI-SA, 393.48A-BMBCBD | Yes |
| 88575906 | Jul 31, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88575851 | Jul 30, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88489330 | Jul 22, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.83G-ELDC | Yes |
| 88396612 | Jul 13, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88350432 | Jul 7, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87534925 | Apr 9, 2026 | KY | 1 | PRESTONSBURG |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | — | Yes |
| 87500780 | Apr 6, 2026 | KY | 3 | HAGERHILL |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87283352 | Mar 12, 2026 | KY | 1 | PRESTONSBURG |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87274039 | Mar 12, 2026 | KY | 1 | PRESTONSBURG |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.60D | No |
| 87213896 | Mar 5, 2026 | KY | 3 | ULYSSES |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86629363 | Dec 22, 2025 | KY | 1 | PRESTONSBURG |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86516177 | Dec 9, 2025 | KY | 2 | HINDMAN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.95F, 393.95A1 | No |
| 86440391 | Dec 1, 2025 | KY | 1 | GRAYSON |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86361466 | Nov 18, 2025 | KY | 3 | HAZARD |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86311200 | Nov 12, 2025 | KY | 3 | PRESTONSBURG |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86046548 | Oct 13, 2025 | KY | 1 | PRESTONSBURG |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85937155 | Oct 1, 2025 | KY | 1 | PRESTONSBURG |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 85851547 | Sep 22, 2025 | KY | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85734892 | Sep 10, 2025 | KY | 3 | PRESTONSBURG |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85693543 | Sep 5, 2025 | KY | 1 | PRESTONSBURG |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
4 | 393.43DBMA, 393.11A1-LIL, 393.95F | Yes |
| 85670303 | Sep 3, 2025 | KY | 3 | PRESTONSBURG |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85606606 | Aug 27, 2025 | KY | 2 | ULYSSES |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | No |
| 85563824 | Aug 21, 2025 | WV | 2 | FORT GAY WV |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY0073014951 | Mar 4, 2024 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072954694 | Oct 4, 2023 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072901827 | May 22, 2023 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0072513680 | Jun 16, 2020 | KY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0072190241 | May 7, 2018 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0070881726 | Jul 26, 2010 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0000818895 | Jul 11, 2008 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0070464576 | Aug 2, 2007 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0070437659 | May 10, 2007 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0000931588 | Oct 7, 2002 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0000051482 | May 2, 2000 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY990118201A | Nov 8, 1999 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY000025620A | Mar 11, 1999 | KY | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONSBURG | KY | 35 | 7 |
| ULYSSES | KY | 6 | 0 |
| HINDMAN | KY | 5 | 0 |
| PRICHARD WV | WV | 3 | 0 |
| GRAYSON | KY | 2 | 0 |
| HAZARD | KY | 2 | 0 |
| PIKEVILLE | KY | 2 | 0 |
| I-64 EB WEIGH STATION WINFIELD | WV | 2 | 1 |
| CATLETTSBURG | KY | 1 | 0 |
| HAGERHILL | KY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Flat tire or fabric exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
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