HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/720659-braxton-ritchie-barger/ · Checked 2026-10-19 05:32 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
BRAXTON RITCHIE BARGER
Doing business as BRAXTON R BARGER GRAIN COMPANY
Review before booking · 1 signal
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.
- Conditional FMCSA safety ratingRated May 29, 2015. FMCSA found safety controls that needed correcting.
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, (704) 202-0844, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC344252.
- 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) | MC344252 | Primary | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY Policy NINC 013837 · 91X | $750,000 | Sep 11, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 1 · North Carolina avg 21.9%
1 of 4 · North Carolina avg 5.9%
4 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | SC | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 2, 2026 | NC | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 13, 2025 | NC | 3 | 0 | 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 North Carolina average covers 60,410 vehicle and 117,678 driver inspections of all North Carolina-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
3 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 5 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 | North Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 2 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.6% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 33.3% | 63.4% |
3 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Intoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol be under the influence of alcohol or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol while o Alcohol · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3925A2OPER | 1 | 1 |
| Intoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a CMV while the driver possesses wine or beer containing 0.5% or more ABV or distilled spirits in any dilutio Alcohol Possession · Controlled Substances/Alcohol · code 3925A3POSS | 1 | 1 |
| 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 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the North Carolina column is the mix across all North Carolina-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | Oakboro, NC | 0 | 1 |
| May 5, 2025 | Mooresville, NC | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 6, 2024 | Trinity, NC | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 720659 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC344252 |
| Legal name | BRAXTON RITCHIE BARGER |
| DBA name | BRAXTON R BARGER GRAIN COMPANY |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 8 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 100,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Conditional (May 29, 2015) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 18, 1997 · 28 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 13, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherSand Gravel Rock
Questions about BRAXTON RITCHIE BARGER
What does BRAXTON RITCHIE BARGER's operating authority allow?
MC344252: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about BRAXTON RITCHIE BARGER 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. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking BRAXTON RITCHIE BARGER?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 720659. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (704) 202-0844, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC344252, 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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