ORION ASSOCIATES INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
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TruckCodex risk summary — ORION ASSOCIATES INC (USDOT 916862) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): JEFFREY HEBENSTREIT (Company officer); JEFFREY HEBENSTREIT (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 — AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/916862/ As of: Jul 18, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 40% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=48437 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
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.
1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceFCCI INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Sep 2, 2023
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC398185ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 28 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 15.38% | 100% |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
ORION ASSOCIATES INC is a corporation based in CHESAPEAKE, VA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 916862. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 20 power units and 16 drivers, with 28 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
ORION ASSOCIATES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 16 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Chesapeake, VA. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in VA (17) and NC (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
11.1% 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.
The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; Mack, Kenworth, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 48,437 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia (VA) | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 15, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 14 | |
| Kenworth | 3 | |
| International | 3 | |
| Ford | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Mack Truck | 1 | |
| Trailboss | 1 | |
| Trail King | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 7.37 | 7 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (28 rows) View all 28 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87657557 | Apr 22, 2026 | VA | 3 | SUFFOLK VA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86722021 | Jan 5, 2026 | VA | 3 | SUFFOLK VA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86721916 | Jan 5, 2026 | VA | 1 | SUFFOLK VA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 177.834A-HMC, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 85345996 | Jul 28, 2025 | VA | 1 | SUFFOLK VA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 396.3A1-BOS, 172.516C6-HMPMC, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 85318430 | Jul 24, 2025 | VA | 3 | VIRGINIA BEACH VA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85175722 | Jul 10, 2025 | VA | 2 | SUFFOLK VA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 84291036 | Apr 1, 2025 | VA | 3 | SUFFOLK VA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 84290785 | Apr 1, 2025 | VA | 3 | SUFFOLK VA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83725115 | Jan 28, 2025 | VA | 3 | SMITHFIELD VA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 83613561 | Jan 15, 2025 | NC | 3 | MOYOCK |
Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21TA | No |
| 83192094 | Nov 18, 2024 | VA | 2 | CARROLLTON VA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83102449 | Nov 6, 2024 | VA | 3 | CARROLLTON VA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82742811 | Sep 23, 2024 | VA | 3 | SMITHFIELD VA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82089753 | Jul 10, 2024 | VA | 3 | SUFFOLK VA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82068352 | Jul 8, 2024 | VA | 3 | SUFFOLK VA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82069947 | Jul 3, 2024 | VA | 3 | SUFFOLK VA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81564771 | May 8, 2024 | VA | 3 | SUFFOLK VA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81564632 | May 8, 2024 | VA | 3 | SUFFOLK VA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81552455 | May 7, 2024 | VA | 2 | VIRGINIA BEACH VA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 392.2, 390.21T(b)(2), 393.9(a) | No |
| 81246373 | Apr 1, 2024 | VA | 3 | SUFFOLK VA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80713084 | Jan 30, 2024 | VA | 3 | SUFFOLK VA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLDL | No |
| 80263768 | Nov 20, 2023 | VA | 1 | I-64 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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14 | 393.51, 396.3(a)(1), 391.11(b)(5) | Yes |
| 79791729 | Sep 28, 2023 | VA | 1 | AT SUFFOLK SCALES |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 172.516(c)(6) | No |
| 79592586 | Sep 6, 2023 | VA | 3 | AT SUFFOLK SCALES |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 78899416 | Jun 15, 2023 | VA | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA0233395335 | Dec 5, 2023 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0222705269 | Sep 27, 2022 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0221225330 | May 2, 2022 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0201565287 | Jun 4, 2020 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0105951542 | Aug 1, 2019 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0170835353 | Mar 24, 2017 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0070461056 | Feb 5, 2007 | VA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| VA0000092445 | Sep 29, 2003 | VA | 0 | 10 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY | CA100008395 | 91X | $750,000 | Sep 2, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY | CA100008395 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 7, 2023 | Sep 2, 2023 | REPLACED |
| FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY | CA100008395 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 7, 2023 | Sep 13, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | CAA0126702BM | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2008 | Sep 2, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | CAA0126702BM | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2008 | Aug 7, 2023 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY | COPY. | 34 | — | Dec 31, 2000 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BAA (01)52643623 | BIPD | — | Dec 14, 2000 | Dec 31, 2008 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 13, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 2, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
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Sep 2, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 14, 2023
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Aug 7, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
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Dec 31, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 2, 2001
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| SUFFOLK VA | VA | 14 | 2 |
| AT SUFFOLK SCALES | VA | 3 | 1 |
| CARROLLTON VA | VA | 2 | 0 |
| SMITHFIELD VA | VA | 2 | 0 |
| VIRGINIA BEACH VA | VA | 2 | 0 |
| MOYOCK | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-64 | VA | 1 | 1 |
| RT 189 AT GATES RD | VA | 1 | 0 |
| SUFFOLK SCALES WEST | VA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 |
| 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 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 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 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.51 | No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC398185
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FCCI INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY
34 policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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28 inspections
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8 reportable crashes
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