VARIETY WHOLESALERS INC
USDOT 91569 • 218 S GARNETT ST, HENDERSON, NC, 27536
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-334802 | REVOKED | Dec 15, 1998 | Dec 15, 1998 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 14MSTB3166 | ON FILE | Jun 15, 2007 | Apr 19, 2020 |
| SELF-INSURED | BIPD/Primary | 00 | ON FILE | May 15, 2003 | Feb 9, 2006 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | MXI-97550390 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PST 259604 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2000 | May 15, 2003 |
| ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | PST 259604 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2000 | Sep 20, 2005 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 01 CIM J 129 16 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| AMERICAN & FOREIGN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | A TS-458733 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1998 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| SAFEGUARD INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | D TN-458732 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1999 |
| LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AS7 151 276890 02 | CANCELLED | Aug 7, 1997 | Sep 25, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 14MSTB3166 | CARGO | Apr 19, 2020 | Apr 19, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | SELF-INSURED | 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2006 | Feb 9, 2006 |
| CANCEL | ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | PST 259604 | CARGO | Sep 20, 2005 | Sep 20, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ROYAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | PST 259604 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2003 | May 15, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 01 CIM J 129 16 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI-97550390 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN & FOREIGN INSURANCE CO. | A TS-458733 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | SAFEGUARD INSURANCE CO. | D TN-458732 | CARGO | Oct 1, 1999 | Oct 1, 1999 |
| CANCEL | LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | AS7 151 276890 02 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 1998 | Sep 25, 1998 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-334802 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC334802 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 4, 1999 | — | Unknown |
| MC334802 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 8, 1998 | REVOKED | Dec 10, 1998 |
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
16 states • 288 inspections
Violation Summary (88 violations from latest 100 of 288 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 12 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 7 | 7 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47D | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2FT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-NSOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.207F | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.13D1-OOSO | OOS Order (HOS) - Operating a CMV after violating any roadside out-of-service order regarding hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (288 inspections)
Showing 50 of 288
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FAYETTEVILLE | 95 | ...267582 | VARIETY WHOLESALERS INC |
| Jan 7, 2026 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-10 | ...568410 | VARIETY WHOLESALERS INC |
| Jan 6, 2026 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENSBORO | 40 | ...333174 | VARIETY WHOLESALERS |
| Aug 12, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DORAVILLE | I 285 EASTBOUND AT BUFORD HWY | ...267920 | VARIETY WHOLESALERS INC |
| Jun 6, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHMOND | 76 NB | ...226074 | VARIETY WHOLESALERS INC |
| May 12, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | CLUBHOUSE DR | ...226081 | VARIETY WHOLESALERS INC |
| May 2, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | HILLSBOROUGH | 85 | ...336484 | VARIETY WHOLESALERS INC |
| Mar 10, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLNTON | 306 N GENERALS BLVD | ...226076 | ROSES |
| Jan 17, 2025 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | NORTHBOUND INTERSTATE 95 | ...267582 | VARIETY WHOLESALERS INC |
| Nov 25, 2024 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | IS95 FORT MCHENRY TUNNEL | ...226021 | ROSES |
| Sep 24, 2024 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | GEORGETOWN | S FRASER ST | ...226029 | VARIETY WHOLESALERS INC |
| Jun 22, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLOTTESVILLE | EMMET ST S | ...279907 | ROSES |
| May 14, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOUISBURG | N BICKETT BLVD | ...FB8011 | ROSES |
| Apr 29, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLOTTE | 485 | ...164413 | ROSES |
| Apr 24, 2024 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL MACON | I85 | ...336485 | ROSES |
| Apr 16, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | JONESBORO | HYNDS SPRINGS RD AT N AVE | ...289285 | VARIETY WHOLESALERS INC |
| Mar 14, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | DUNN | 95 | ...267825 | VARIETY WHOLESALERS INC |
| Mar 1, 2024 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | RALEIGH | 440 | ...226075 | ROSES |
| Jan 22, 2024 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | COATESVILLE CITY | HOPE AV | ...268023 | VARIETY WHOLESALERS INC |
| Jan 10, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT COMFORT | 70 | ...NN7286 | VARIETY WHOLESALERS INC |
| Nov 16, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH BOSTON | BILL TUCK HWY | ...226029 | VARIETY WHOLESALERS INC |
| Jul 17, 2023 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | YOUNGSVILLE | 1 | ...226073 | ROSES |
| Jul 10, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | MORGANTON | BURKEMONT AVE | ...210631 | ROSES |
| Mar 6, 2023 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHMOND CITY | NORTHBOUND INTERSTATE 95 | ...268054 | VARIETY WHOLESALERS INCORPORATED |
| Jan 9, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALTANTA | I 85 N NEAR I 75 N | ...226033 | VARIETY WHOLESALERS INC |
Compliance Timeline
35 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 35 events