NORTON TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 925129 • 2 NORTH COMMERCE DRIVE, RINGGOLD, GA, 30736
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-399148 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 3, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LDT-AL-000001059 | ON FILE | Mar 7, 2025 | Mar 7, 2026 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IHW8636274 | ON FILE | Mar 7, 2007 | Apr 23, 2007 |
Insurance History (29 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT116971001 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2024 | Mar 7, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 116971001 | REPLACED | Jul 25, 2019 | Jul 25, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 116971001 | REPLACED | Jul 25, 2019 | Mar 7, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 116971001 | REPLACED | Jun 25, 2019 | Jul 25, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 116971001 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2019 | Jun 25, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07342106 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2018 | Mar 7, 2019 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07342105 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2017 | Mar 7, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07342105 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2017 | Mar 7, 2018 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07342104 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2016 | Mar 7, 2017 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07342103 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2015 | Mar 7, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07342102 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2014 | Mar 7, 2015 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA07342101 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2013 | Mar 7, 2014 |
| AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA611369 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2012 | Mar 7, 2013 |
| AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA611354 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2011 | Mar 7, 2012 |
| AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA611337 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2010 | Mar 7, 2011 |
| AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA611317 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2009 | Mar 7, 2010 |
| AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA611287 | CANCELLED | Mar 7, 2008 | Mar 7, 2009 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 346602 | REPLACED | Apr 23, 2007 | Apr 23, 2007 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 346602 | CANCELLED | Apr 23, 2007 | Mar 7, 2008 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IHW8636274 | REPLACED | Mar 7, 2007 | Mar 7, 2007 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 346602 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 7, 2007 | Apr 23, 2007 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IHW 8636274 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 7, 2007 | May 2, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 463600 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2006 | Sep 6, 2006 |
| SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LHT1002030B103 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2005 | Jan 28, 2006 |
| SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LHT1001468A103 | REPLACED | Jan 28, 2004 | Jan 28, 2005 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TR 348536 | REPLACED | Dec 30, 2002 | Dec 20, 2002 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TR 348536 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2002 | Dec 30, 2003 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TR 348331 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2001 | Dec 20, 2002 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TR 348005 | CANCELLED | Dec 30, 2000 | Dec 30, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | LDT-AL-000001059 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2026 | Mar 7, 2026 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT116971001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2025 | Mar 7, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 116971001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2024 | Mar 7, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 116971001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2019 | Jul 25, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 116971001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 25, 2019 | Jul 25, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 116971001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 25, 2019 | Jun 25, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07342106 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2019 | Mar 7, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07342105 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2018 | Mar 7, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07342105 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2017 | Mar 7, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07342104 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2017 | Mar 7, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07342103 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2016 | Mar 7, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07342102 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2015 | Mar 7, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA07342101 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2014 | Mar 7, 2014 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. | BA611369 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2013 | Mar 7, 2013 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. | BA611354 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2012 | Mar 7, 2012 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. | BA611337 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2011 | Mar 7, 2011 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. | BA611317 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2010 | Mar 7, 2010 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN SOUTHERN INSURANCE CO. | BA611287 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2009 | Mar 7, 2009 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 346602 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 7, 2008 | Mar 7, 2008 |
| NAMECHG | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHW 8636274 | CARGO | May 2, 2007 | May 2, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHW8636274 | CARGO | Apr 23, 2007 | Apr 23, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 346602 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2007 | Apr 23, 2007 |
| NAMECHG | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 346602 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2007 | Apr 23, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHW8636274 | CARGO | Mar 7, 2007 | Mar 7, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 463600 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2006 | Sep 6, 2006 |
| CANCEL | SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | LHT1002030B103 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2006 | Jan 28, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY | LHT1001468A103 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2005 | Jan 28, 2005 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TR 348536 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2003 | Dec 30, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TR 348536 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2002 | Dec 20, 2002 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TR 348331 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 20, 2002 | Dec 20, 2002 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TR 348005 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2001 | Dec 30, 2001 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-399148 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC399148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2025 |
| MC399148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2013 |
| MC399148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2012 |
| MC399148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2011 |
| MC399148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2010 |
| MC399148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 3, 2009 |
| MC399148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 11, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2008 |
| MC399148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2007 |
| MC399148 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 13, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC399148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2006 |
| MC399148 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2004 |
| MC399148 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 24, 2001 | REVOKED | Sep 12, 2006 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
47 states • 1,769 inspections
Violation Summary (59 violations from latest 100 of 1769 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| fmcsr:9A-LRLI | 9A-LRLI | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9A-LSML | 9A-LSML | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:21TB1-MC | 21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLTCD | 2-SLLTCD | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:5B-HWSL | 5B-HWSL | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TF | 390.21TF | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BL | Brake system pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TFWETL | Tires - Front weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEND | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LTSO | Lighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (1769 inspections)
Showing 50 of 1,769
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | KANNAPOLIS | 85 | ...883487 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| Feb 16, 2026 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 2 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...KW4738 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 28, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MATTAWAN | I 94 | — | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| Jan 21, 2026 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAMMOND | I-80 WB | ...012352 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| Dec 29, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MADISON | IH 039 NB | ...WG5053 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 30, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | INDIANAPOLIS | 83.4MM I-70EB | ...A06564 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 17, 2025 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WOLFLAKE | US 33 | ...WV7783 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 11, 2025 | AZ | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MESA | SR 87 at MP 185 | ...WN7881 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| Nov 8, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-75 | ...UX0344 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| Oct 7, 2025 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 4 | BUTLER (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...WU6312 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| Sep 9, 2025 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW YORK -QUEENS | 907B S/B LAURELTON PARKWAY | ...T53252 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 25, 2025 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAS VEGAS | R1- IR15/MM68 | ...NV7242 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 12, 2025 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 4 | UNINCORPORATED | US-29 | ...JR1564 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 9, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AVENA TWP | I-70 | ...077605 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| Aug 7, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW BOSTON | E 2089 US 82 HWY | ...WM4263 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 7, 2025 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | Unknown | I-84 2.92 E KAMELA RD EXIT | ...VY2465 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| Jul 6, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SMITHS GROVE | I 0065 | ...WS6254 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 14, 2025 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Not Reported | 160TH | ...WD4700 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| Jun 4, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BOSSIER CITY | I-20 | ...788614 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| May 22, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-70 EB | ...WF7621 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| May 14, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MCCONNELLSBURG | ROUTE 0030 E | ...209670 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| May 12, 2025 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | Norman | I-35 | ...735581 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| May 6, 2025 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAGEE | US HIGHWAY 49 | ...UNK | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 30, 2025 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | 32.841843/-116.794012 | ...A15403 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
| Mar 27, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RANCHO CUCAMONGA | 34.077696/-117.545070 | ...MH4071 | NORTON TRANSPORT INC |
Compliance Timeline
57 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 57 events