HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1734440-eastern-transportation-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 21:45 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
EASTERN TRANSPORTATION LLC
Doing business as EASTERN TRANSPORTATION
No risk signals found
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No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (804) 358-9000, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC916154.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC916154 | Primary | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy GAL 4840074-00 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Oct 1, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 10 · Virginia avg 21.3%
0 of 13 · Virginia avg 6.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 16, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jan 12, 2026 | VA | 1 | 6 | No |
| Jan 7, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Dec 16, 2025 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 15, 2025 | VA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Nov 6, 2025 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 2, 2025 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 15, 2025 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 21, 2025 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 16, 2025 | VA | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Virginia average covers 31,578 vehicle and 51,675 driver inspections of all Virginia-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
6 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 8 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Virginia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 | 100.0% | 67.5% |
6 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 1 | 0 |
| Defective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39370B1I | 1 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALRLI | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3922SLLMF | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Virginia column is the mix across all Virginia-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2025 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1734440 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC916154 |
| Legal name | EASTERN TRANSPORTATION LLC |
| DBA name | EASTERN TRANSPORTATION |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 8 |
| Drivers | 12 |
| Annual mileage | 444,102 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 20, 2024) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 4, 2008 · 18 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 11, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Liquids/Gases
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about EASTERN TRANSPORTATION LLC
What does EASTERN TRANSPORTATION LLC's operating authority allow?
MC916154: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about EASTERN TRANSPORTATION LLC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking EASTERN TRANSPORTATION LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1734440. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (804) 358-9000, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC916154, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (804) 358-9000
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES RIVER PETROLEUM INC Carrier · DBA JRP |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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