HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/819160-pendleton-ag-transport-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:32 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
PENDLETON AG TRANSPORT LLC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average36.8% vs North Carolina average 21.9%.
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, (336) 416-6437, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1536020.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
7 of 19 · North Carolina avg 21.9%
0 of 42 · North Carolina avg 5.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 23, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 3, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | NC | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 8, 2026 | SC | 1 | 8 | Yes |
| Jun 29, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 12, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 26, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 21, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 13, 2026 | VA | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 7, 2026 | NC | 2 | 1 | Yes |
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
13 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 7 | 84.6% | 63.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 15.4% | 13.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100B | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component ca Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASTBW | 1 | 1 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 1 | 1 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 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 |
| State/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLTRS | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLSWZ | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 7, 2025 | Danbury, NC | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 24, 2025 | Lillington, NC | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 819160 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1536020 |
| Legal name | PENDLETON AG TRANSPORT LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 19 |
| Drivers | 14 |
| Annual mileage | 1,137,118 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 14, 1999 · 27 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 22, 2025 |
Cargo carried
LivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Questions about PENDLETON AG TRANSPORT LLC
What does PENDLETON AG TRANSPORT LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for PENDLETON AG TRANSPORT LLC (MC1536020), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about PENDLETON AG TRANSPORT LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking PENDLETON AG TRANSPORT LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 819160. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (336) 416-6437, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1536020, 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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