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C H KIRKPATRICK & SONS WELDING SERVICE INC
Rydal, GA
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1009979
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1009979
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
September 25, 2024
FMCSA Registration
March 8, 2002
Annual Mileage
20,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
4200 Hwy 411 Ne, Rydal, GA 30171
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James S. Kirkpatrick, Sr.
Officer 2
Charlie Kirkpatrick
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsPassengersGrain/FeedConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | 1469000154 | CARTERSVILLE GA | III | 2 | — | C H KIRKPATRICK & SONS WELDING SERVICE INC | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR2GCXNM026794 |
GA EXT939 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| May 30, 2025 | 0065000085 | CARTERSVILLE GA | I | 6 | — | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD8W3HTXRED34310 |
GA SGE6587 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| May 19, 2025 | 1210000830 | TUNNEL HILL GA | III | 1 | — | PRIVATE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1XPXP4EX8HD433138 1TKJ0503XVM127830 |
GA ECY735 GA LE5385I |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| April 4, 2025 | 1252000793 | CARTERSVILLE GA | III | 1 | — | NA | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR2GCXNM026794 |
GA EXT939 |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | 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 | ||||||||
| November 26, 2024 | 1252000533 | CARTERSVILLE GA | III | — | — | NA | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2GR2GCXNM026794 |
GA EXT939 |
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA4
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 11 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Flatbed
1
Tractor
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Mack Granite | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2GR2GCXNM026794 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3HTXRED34310 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 50 ft | 1TKJ0503XVM127830 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXP4EX8HD433138 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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