HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1864030-patriot-carriers-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:35 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
PATRIOT CARRIERS INC
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How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average42.9% vs Virginia average 21.3%.
MC674040: Contract carrier inactive
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (703) 266-3740, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC30245 or MC674040.
- 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) | MC30245 | Primary | CANAL INSURANCE CO. Policy CT4017111989 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 5, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
21 of 49 · Virginia avg 21.3%
8 of 143 · Virginia avg 6.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | LA | 1 | 4 | Yes |
| Oct 10, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | AR | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 2, 2026 | PA | 3 | 4 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 27, 2026 | TN | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | IL | 3 | 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
117 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 34 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 172 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 | 63 | 26 | 53.8% | 67.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 25 | 3 | 21.4% | 12.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 24 | 0 | 20.5% | 13.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 3.4% | 4.8% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.4% |
10 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 | 7 | 7 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 5 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 5 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 3 | 3 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 3 | 3 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 3 | 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
9 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2026 | Lower Paxton Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 4, 2026 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 26, 2026 | Marshall Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 24, 2025 | Leesburg, VA | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Dallas, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 10, 2025 | Wendell, NC | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 18, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 16, 2024 | Dobson, NC | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1864030 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC30245, MC674040 |
| Legal name | PATRIOT CARRIERS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 56 |
| Drivers | 56 |
| Annual mileage | 6,460,476 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jun 26, 2019) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 11, 2009 · 17 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 15, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatGarbage/RefuseU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
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 PATRIOT CARRIERS INC
What does PATRIOT CARRIERS INC's operating authority allow?
MC30245: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about PATRIOT CARRIERS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking PATRIOT CARRIERS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1864030. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (703) 266-3740, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC30245 or MC674040, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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