HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/32173-appalachian-freight-carriers-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 15:03 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
APPALACHIAN FREIGHT CARRIERS INC
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, (540) 984-8514, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC152741.
- 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) | MC152741 | Primary | National Interstate Insurance Company Policy WPP 8200033-00 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 1, 2014 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
4 of 17 · Virginia avg 21.3%
0 of 54 · Virginia avg 6.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | PA | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Aug 24, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 10, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 23, 2026 | RI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 3, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | MA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 15, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 20, 2026 | OH | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 5, 2026 | VA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 26, 2026 | SC | 3 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 31,514 vehicle and 51,603 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
65 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 87 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 28 | 0 | 43.1% | 13.5% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | 6 | 40.0% | 67.5% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 11 | 0 | 16.9% | 12.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 8 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 2 | 2 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 2 | 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 | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
9 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | Harrisonburg, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 28, 2025 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 25, 2025 | Montville, NJ | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 3, 2025 | Smithfield, RI | 0 | 0 |
| May 22, 2025 | Groton, CT | 0 | 0 |
| May 15, 2025 | Taunton, MA | 0 | 2 |
| May 14, 2025 | Tredyffrin Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
| May 13, 2025 | WV | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 18, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 32173 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC152741 |
| Legal name | APPALACHIAN FREIGHT CARRIERS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 96 |
| Drivers | 86 |
| Annual mileage | 5,984,351 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 23, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 8, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeverages
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 APPALACHIAN FREIGHT CARRIERS INC
What does APPALACHIAN FREIGHT CARRIERS INC's operating authority allow?
MC152741: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about APPALACHIAN FREIGHT CARRIERS INC 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 APPALACHIAN FREIGHT CARRIERS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 32173. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (540) 984-8514, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC152741, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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