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Examples: 2239816 (USDOT) · MC-795152 · or part of the company name. You'll find the numbers on the company's website, quote or contract.

Carrier & broker

Virginia Transportation Corp

USDOT 643760 MC-258963 West Warwick, RI (401) 821-2900

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What we checked

  • USDOT number is active

    The company's federal registration is current.

  • Operating authority is active

    Authorized for hire across state lines as a carrier and as a broker under MC-258963.

  • Authority was taken away in January 2026

    Authority revoked on Jan 28, 2026. It is active again now. The usual cause is lapsed insurance — ask for a current certificate of insurance.

  • Liability insurance on file

    $1,000,000 of liability coverage is filed with FMCSA (required minimum: $750,000).

  • Cargo insurance not filed with FMCSA

    Federal rules don't require most carriers to file cargo coverage, so this is common. Ask for a certificate of insurance showing cargo coverage above your car's value.

  • Broker bond on file

    The $75,000 broker surety bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) required by FMCSA is in place.

  • Satisfactory safety rating

    FMCSA audited the company and found its safety controls adequate (rated December 2011).

  • In business for 30 years

    Registered with FMCSA since June 1996.

  • 423 roadside inspections, out-of-service rate normal

    Vehicles were put out of service in 21.1% of inspections (national average 22.26%), drivers in 0.9% (national average 6.67%).

  • 35 reported crashes in the last 24 months

    13 with injuries, 0 fatal, across a fleet of 560 trucks. Crash reports don't say who was at fault.

Company details

Contact

Address
141 James P Murphy Industrial Highway, West Warwick, RI 02893
Phone
(401) 821-2900
Fax
(401) 714-9316
Email
deannad@virginiatransportation.com

Company

Legal name
Virginia Transportation Corp
Business type
Authorized for hire
Company officers
Doug Schmidt, Leo Doire
Process agent (BOC-3)
Truck Process Agents Of America, Inc — Fargo, ND
USDOT issued
Jun 4, 1996
Last MCS-150 update
May 7, 2026

Operations

Operation
Interstate (can cross state lines)
Cargo it hauls
Motor vehicles
Trucks
560 power units
Drivers
535 (535 with a CDL)
Miles driven a year
40,448,021 (2025)
Hazardous materials
Yes, registered to carry hazmat
Safety rating
Satisfactory (Dec 2011)

Safety record, last 24 months

423Roadside inspections
21.1%Vehicle out-of-service rate
National average 22.26%
0.9%Driver out-of-service rate
National average 6.67%
35Crashes
13 with injuries · 0 fatal

Roadside inspections

Police and state inspectors stop trucks to check the vehicle and the driver. Out of service means a problem serious enough to stop the truck or driver on the spot.

DateStateInspectionViolationsOut of service
Oct 13, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Oct 12, 2026KYDriver only (III)1No
Oct 8, 2026MDDriver only (III)1No
Oct 7, 2026MDWalk-around (II)2No
Sep 29, 2026NYWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 29, 2026OHDriver only (III)1No
Sep 29, 2026KYWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 28, 2026MDWalk-around (II)1No
Sep 24, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Sep 23, 2026KYWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 16, 2026USWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 16, 2026KYDriver only (III)0No
Sep 16, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Sep 15, 2026MDWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 14, 2026KYWalk-around (II)0No
Sep 11, 2026MDWalk-around (II)1No
Sep 9, 2026WVDriver only (III)0No
Sep 9, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Sep 8, 2026PADriver only (III)0No
Sep 7, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Sep 4, 2026GADriver only (III)1No
Sep 3, 2026NYFull (Level I)1No
Sep 2, 2026VADriver only (III)0No
Sep 2, 2026NJFull (Level I)1Vehicle
Sep 2, 2026MAWalk-around (II)1No
Sep 2, 2026MEDriver only (III)0No
Aug 31, 2026CTWalk-around (II)1No
Aug 28, 2026ILDriver only (III)0No
Aug 26, 2026USFull (Level I)0No
Aug 19, 2026NCWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Aug 19, 2026USFull (Level I)1No
Aug 19, 2026USFull (Level I)0No
Aug 19, 2026USFull (Level I)0No
Aug 19, 2026CTDriver only (III)1No
Aug 18, 2026FLDriver only (III)1No
Aug 17, 2026USFull (Level I)0No
Aug 14, 2026TNFull (Level I)1Vehicle
Aug 12, 2026NCDriver only (III)1No
Aug 10, 2026MDWalk-around (II)2Vehicle
Aug 9, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Aug 8, 2026NJDriver only (III)0No
Aug 4, 2026KYWalk-around (II)3Vehicle & Driver
Jul 30, 2026NYDriver only (III)0No
Jul 30, 2026NYWalk-around (II)2No
Jul 29, 2026NCWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Jul 27, 2026NYWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 27, 2026TNDriver only (III)0No
Jul 25, 2026NCWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 22, 2026MSDriver only (III)0No
Jul 18, 2026MDWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 16, 2026NYWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 15, 2026MDWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 15, 2026CTDriver only (III)0No
Jul 10, 2026NJWalk-around (II)0No
Jul 1, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Jun 26, 2026MDWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 25, 2026VADriver only (III)1No
Jun 23, 2026NYDriver only (III)0No
Jun 17, 2026NYWalk-around (II)0No
Jun 16, 2026NYWalk-around (II)1No
Jun 16, 2026CTWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Jun 9, 2026GADriver only (III)2No
Jun 3, 2026KYWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
May 27, 2026NCWalk-around (II)0No
May 26, 2026MDWalk-around (II)0No
May 26, 2026NYDriver only (III)1No
May 22, 2026NJDriver only (III)0No
May 21, 2026NYWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
May 20, 2026MDWalk-around (II)0No
May 19, 2026NYWalk-around (II)0No
May 19, 2026NYWalk-around (II)2No
May 19, 2026TNDriver only (III)1No
May 18, 2026RIWalk-around (II)0No
May 14, 2026RIFull (Level I)0No
May 13, 2026PADriver only (III)1No
May 13, 2026MEDriver only (III)1Driver
May 12, 2026RIWalk-around (II)0No
May 12, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
May 7, 2026RIDriver only (III)0No
May 7, 2026SCDriver only (III)3No
May 6, 2026MDDriver only (III)1No
May 6, 2026KYWalk-around (II)2Vehicle
Apr 30, 2026NYWalk-around (II)0No
Apr 30, 2026SCDriver only (III)0No
Apr 29, 2026NYWalk-around (II)2No
Apr 29, 2026FLDriver only (III)0No
Apr 29, 2026MADriver only (III)1No
Apr 27, 2026NCDriver only (III)0No
Apr 22, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Apr 22, 2026SCDriver only (III)2No
Apr 20, 2026SCDriver only (III)1No
Apr 16, 2026USFull (Level I)0No
Apr 16, 2026MAWalk-around (II)0No
Apr 14, 2026MDWalk-around (II)1Vehicle
Apr 14, 2026NYWalk-around (II)0No
Apr 13, 2026ALDriver only (III)1No
Apr 10, 2026MDWalk-around (II)0No
Apr 7, 2026RIDriver only (III)1No
Apr 4, 2026NJWalk-around (II)0No
Apr 3, 2026INDriver only (III)1No

Crashes

Crashes reported by state police. The reports don't say who was at fault.

DateWhereInjuriesDeathsVehicle towed
Sep 11, 2026North Bergen, NJ00Yes
Sep 9, 2026Newark, NJ10No
Sep 2, 2026Palisades Park, NJ00Yes
Aug 13, 2026Georgetown, KY10Yes
Jul 30, 2026Bayonne, NJ00Yes
Jul 2, 2026Beltsville, MD00Yes
Jun 6, 2026Reed Township, PA00Yes
May 18, 2026Ridgefield Park Village, NJ10No
May 18, 2026Meridian, MS00Yes
Apr 16, 2026Weston, MA00Yes
Mar 26, 2026Not Reported, VA10Yes
Mar 19, 2026Greenwich, CT00Yes
Mar 16, 2026Greensburg, IN00Yes
Mar 7, 2026Er 0720, NY10Yes
Feb 27, 2026Unincorporated, GA00Yes
Feb 9, 2026Henrico, VA00Yes
Jan 15, 2026Mobile, AL00Yes
Dec 19, 2025Harrison Twp, NJ10Yes
Dec 9, 2025East Point, GA10No
Oct 10, 2025Fairview, PA00Yes
Oct 3, 2025Greer, SC00Yes
Sep 4, 2025East Cocalico Twp, PA10Yes
Aug 27, 2025Savage, MD00Yes
Jul 25, 2025Lawrenceville, GA00Yes
Jul 2, 2025Silver Spring, MD00Yes
May 22, 2025Claremont, NC00Yes
May 18, 2025Waterbury, CT30Yes
May 8, 2025Phenix City, AL00Yes
Apr 11, 2025Newark, DE10Yes
Mar 5, 2025MD00Yes
Jan 28, 2025NY10Yes
Jan 13, 2025NY10Yes
Nov 20, 2024Plainville, MA10Yes
Nov 6, 2024Lyme (township Of), OH00Yes
Oct 30, 2024MD00Yes

Insurance and bonds

On file now

TypeInsurerPolicyLimitEffective
Liability (BIPD)National Interstate Insurance CompanyVTC 8199988-00$1,000,000Mar 24, 2026
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Merchants National Bonding, Inc101456899On fileOct 1, 2013

Ask the company for a certificate of insurance and check that the insurer and policy number match this table.

Past policies

Earlier filings, newest first. Cancelled, no replacement means coverage stopped with no new policy in place — a gap in insurance.

TypeInsurerFromUntilHow it ended
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Aug 9, 2022Mar 24, 2026Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Feb 24, 2022Aug 24, 2022Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Hudson Insurance CompanyDec 28, 2021Feb 24, 2022Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Hudson Insurance CompanyDec 28, 2019Dec 28, 2021Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Hudson Insurance CompanyDec 28, 2017Feb 7, 2020Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Northland Insurance CompanyMar 30, 2015Dec 28, 2017Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Mar 30, 2014Mar 30, 2015Cancelled, another policy took over
Broker trust fund (BMC-85)Pacific Financial Association, Inc.Oct 1, 2013Oct 1, 2013Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Mar 30, 2013Mar 30, 2014Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)State Nationalspecialty Insco/national SpeciaMar 30, 2012Mar 30, 2013Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Castlepoint National Insurance CoApr 18, 2011Apr 18, 2012Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)State National Insurance Co., Inc.Apr 18, 2010Apr 18, 2011Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoState National Insurance Co., Inc.Apr 18, 2010Apr 18, 2011Cancelled
Liability (BIPD)State National Insurance Co., Inc.Oct 18, 2009Apr 18, 2010Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoState National Insurance Co., Inc.Oct 18, 2009Apr 18, 2010Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)State National Insurance Co., Inc.Oct 18, 2008Oct 18, 2009Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoState National Insurance Co., Inc.Oct 18, 2008Oct 18, 2009Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)State National Insurance Co., Inc.Oct 18, 2007Oct 18, 2008Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoState National Insurance Co., Inc.Oct 18, 2007Oct 18, 2008Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)State National Insurance Co., Inc.Oct 18, 2006Oct 18, 2007Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoState National Insurance Co., Inc.Oct 18, 2006Oct 18, 2007Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Lincoln General Insurance CompanyOct 18, 2005Oct 18, 2006Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoLincoln General Insurance CompanyOct 18, 2005Oct 18, 2006Cancelled, another policy took over
Broker trust fund (BMC-85)Pacific Financial Association, Inc.Aug 4, 2005Oct 1, 2013Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)The Insurance Co Of The State Of PennsylvaniaDec 10, 2004Oct 18, 2005Replaced by a new policy
CargoUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonOct 18, 2004Oct 18, 2005Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)The Insurance Co Of The State Of PennsylvaniaDec 22, 2003Dec 10, 2004Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoUnderwriters At Lloyds LondonOct 18, 2003Oct 18, 2004Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.Jul 2, 2003Dec 21, 2003Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.May 27, 2003Aug 1, 2003Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.Dec 21, 2002Jun 26, 2003Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoThe Connecticut Indemnity Co.Oct 18, 2002Nov 23, 2003Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.Dec 21, 2001Dec 21, 2002Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoThe Connecticut Indemnity Co.Oct 18, 2001Oct 18, 2002Replaced by a new policy
CargoThe Connecticut Indemnity Co.Jan 26, 2001Oct 18, 2001Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.Dec 21, 2000Dec 21, 2001Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoThe Connecticut Indemnity Co.Oct 18, 2000Jan 26, 2001Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.Dec 21, 1999Dec 21, 2000Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Dec 12, 1999Jan 18, 2000Cancelled, another policy took over
Broker surety bond (BMC-84)Hartford Fire Insurance CompanyDec 9, 1999Aug 7, 2005Cancelled, no replacement
Liability (BIPD)Carolina Casualty Insurance Co.Oct 18, 1999Dec 12, 1999Name changed
CargoLumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.Oct 18, 1998Oct 18, 2000Replaced by a new policy
CargoLumbermens Mutual Casualty Co.Oct 18, 1998Dec 12, 1999Name changed
Liability (BIPD)American Reliable Insurance CompanyOct 18, 1998Oct 10, 1999Cancelled, no replacement
Liability (BIPD)American Reliable Insurance CompanyOct 18, 1997Oct 18, 1998Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.Aug 27, 1997Oct 18, 1997Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.Apr 29, 1997Aug 27, 1997Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoSecurity Insurance Co. Of HartfordOct 18, 1996Nov 26, 1998Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Canal Insurance Co.Oct 18, 1996Apr 29, 1997Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoPeerless Insurance Co.May 24, 1996Jan 1, 1997Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Travelers Casualty And Surety CompanyMay 24, 1996Aug 22, 1996Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Travelers Casualty And Surety CompanyMay 24, 1995Oct 3, 1996Cancelled, no replacement
Liability (BIPD)Travelers Casualty And Surety CompanyMay 24, 1995May 24, 1996Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoPeerless Insurance Co.May 24, 1995May 24, 1996Replaced by a new policy
Liability (BIPD)Travelers Casualty And Surety CompanyMay 24, 1995Mar 14, 1996Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Travelers Casualty And Surety CompanyMay 24, 1995Jan 27, 1996Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Travelers Casualty And Surety CompanyMay 24, 1995Nov 15, 1995Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Travelers Casualty And Surety CompanyJul 28, 1993Jun 30, 1995Cancelled, another policy took over
Liability (BIPD)Travelers Casualty And Surety CompanyJul 28, 1993May 24, 1995Cancelled, another policy took over
CargoPeerless Insurance Co.May 24, 1993Jul 19, 1995Cancelled, another policy took over

Operating authority history

Every change FMCSA recorded to the company's license to operate, newest first.

  • Granted or reinstated
  • Warning, resolved
  • Revoked or suspended
  • Other
  1. Authority reinstated Broker
  2. Authority reinstated Carrier
  3. Authority revoked Carrier
  4. Authority revoked Broker
  5. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Aug 10, 2022 — the company kept its authority.

  6. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Feb 24, 2022 — the company kept its authority.

  7. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Dec 28, 2021 — the company kept its authority.

  8. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Dec 22, 2017 — the company kept its authority.

  9. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Mar 30, 2015 — the company kept its authority.

  10. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Mar 28, 2014 — the company kept its authority.

  11. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Mar 29, 2013 — the company kept its authority.

  12. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Apr 17, 2012 — the company kept its authority.

  13. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jun 20, 2011 — the company kept its authority.

  14. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Apr 14, 2011 — the company kept its authority.

  15. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Apr 19, 2010 — the company kept its authority.

  16. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 19, 2009 — the company kept its authority.

  17. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 20, 2008 — the company kept its authority.

  18. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 18, 2007 — the company kept its authority.

  19. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 18, 2006 — the company kept its authority.

  20. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 19, 2005 — the company kept its authority.

  21. Revocation notice Broker

    Resolved on Aug 5, 2005 — the company kept its authority.

  22. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Nov 22, 2004 — the company kept its authority.

  23. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Oct 25, 2004 — the company kept its authority.

  24. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jan 24, 2003 — the company kept its authority.

  25. Authority granted Broker
  26. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jan 14, 1999 — the company kept its authority.

  27. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on May 7, 1997 — the company kept its authority.

  28. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Feb 25, 1997 — the company kept its authority.

  29. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Jun 25, 1996 — the company kept its authority.

  30. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Apr 22, 1996 — the company kept its authority.

  31. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Aug 16, 1995 — the company kept its authority.

  32. Authority granted Carrier
  33. Authority transferred Carrier
  34. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Feb 1, 1995 — the company kept its authority.

  35. Revocation notice Carrier

    Resolved on Aug 11, 1993 — the company kept its authority.

  36. Authority granted Carrier

Source: FMCSA records published by the U.S. Department of Transportation, checked 23 hours ago. Authority and insurance come from FMCSA's licensing records (this company hasn't had a status change since FMCSA moved to its new Motus system in 2026). This report reflects public federal data only; it is not an endorsement or a guarantee of service.

What the lookup checks

Eight things to know before you hand over your keys

Every interstate car shipping company is registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA). The lookup reads that record and flags what matters to you as a customer.

  1. USDOT status

    Every company that moves vehicles across state lines needs an active USDOT number. Inactive means it has stopped operating or was shut down.

  2. Operating authority (MC number)

    Federal permission to ship cars for pay. Carriers hold carrier authority; brokers hold broker authority. No active authority, no legal interstate shipping.

  3. Liability insurance

    Carriers must keep at least $750,000 of liability coverage on file with the FMCSA. Most auto haulers carry $1,000,000.

  4. Broker bond

    Brokers must file a $75,000 surety bond or trust fund. It protects customers and carriers if the broker doesn't pay.

  5. Out-of-service orders

    An FMCSA order to stop operating — after failed safety audits, unpaid fines or an imminent hazard.

  6. Safety rating and crashes

    Satisfactory, Conditional or Unsatisfactory after an FMCSA audit, plus crashes reported in the last 24 months.

  7. Time in business

    Scammers rarely keep a name for long. A registration only weeks or months old deserves extra caution.

  8. Carrier or broker

    Whether the company hauls your car itself or books a partner carrier — and whether it is actually registered to carry vehicles.

Beyond the records

Car shipping scam red flags

A clean FMCSA record is the minimum. These warning signs matter just as much — most car shipping complaints start with one of them.

  • A quote far below everyone else's. Lowball quotes get raised after booking or sit with no carrier for weeks. Compare with our car shipping cost calculator.
  • A big deposit by wire, Zelle or gift card. Reputable companies take $0–$250 upfront, usually by card, and the rest at pickup or delivery.
  • A name that doesn't match the record. The legal name or DBA on the FMCSA record should match the website, the contract and the truck.
  • "Guaranteed" pickup dates from a broker. A broker can't promise a date until a carrier is assigned — get the date in writing and ask who the carrier is.
  • No written contract or Bill of Lading. Inspect the car with the driver and sign the Bill of Lading at pickup and delivery — our car shipping checklist has a printable inspection form.

FAQ

Checking a car shipping company

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How do I check if a car shipping company is legit?

Look up its USDOT or MC number. A legitimate company has an active USDOT number, active operating authority (MC) as a carrier or broker, and insurance or a broker bond on file with the FMCSA. Then make sure the name on the record matches the company you are talking to, and be wary of any company registered in the last few months that asks for a large deposit.

What is the difference between a USDOT number and an MC number?

The USDOT number identifies the company and tracks its safety record, inspections and crashes. The MC number is its operating authority — federal permission to transport vehicles for pay across state lines. An interstate car shipping company needs both, and both must be active.

Where do I find a company's USDOT or MC number?

Licensed companies show them on their website (usually in the footer), in quotes and contracts, on the Bill of Lading and on the side of their trucks. If a company won't give you its USDOT or MC number, don't book with it.

Is it a red flag if the company is a broker?

No. Most online car shipping companies are brokers: they book your car with a partner carrier that runs the route. A legitimate broker has active broker authority and a $75,000 bond on file. Ask which carrier will haul your car and check that carrier too.

What insurance must a car shipping company have?

Interstate carriers must file at least $750,000 of liability insurance with the FMCSA (many auto haulers carry $1,000,000). Brokers must file a $75,000 surety bond or trust fund. Cargo insurance — the policy that pays for damage to your car — often isn't filed with the FMCSA, so ask for a certificate of insurance and check that the cargo limit covers your car's value.

What does "out of service" mean?

An out-of-service order is an FMCSA order to stop operating immediately, usually after an unsatisfactory safety rating, unpaid fines or an imminent hazard. A company under an active order must not move your car.

Where does this data come from and how current is it?

From the FMCSA's own records, published daily by the U.S. Department of Transportation. Results are refreshed at least every 12 hours. For a final check before you pay, you can also open the company's FMCSA SAFER snapshot from the report.