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JOEL SLAYMAKER
DBA: Slaymaker Transport
Columbia, PA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1160194 · MC 468361
Satisfactory
Active 17 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 2003
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-468361 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Trisura Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
33.3% OOS · 28 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 17 yrs, 3 mo since reinstatement on August 5, 2009; first granted October 20, 2003 (23 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 85.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 28 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC468361
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
Trisura Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy BE2017380000
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN397223
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1160194
MC Number
MC-468361
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 14, 2003
Authority First Granted
October 20, 2003
Authority Reinstated
August 5, 2009
Annual Mileage
820,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Columbia, PA
Email
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
28
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
16
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance30
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service12
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate85.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (65.0pp higher)
33.3% of 18 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
74th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
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 in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 20 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 20 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 20 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 20 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA5
AR3
AL2
CA2
MO2
SD2
and 7 more states
Fleet & Equipment (25)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~15
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
9
Dry Van
4
Semi-trailer
4
Flatbed
3
Dolly
1
Full Trailer
1
Not Applicable
1
Other Trailer
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X31N519973 | 5 | 2 |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X83D800871 | 5 | 2 |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X11D545512 | 3 | 1 |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X5YN504949 | 3 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX1D562034 | 3 | 2 |
| Fontaine H | Semi-trailer | 57J657206H3574339 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0628EE701864 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537CU298706 | 2 | 1 |
| 1996 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X3TN391379 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X8WN462600 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 25 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3J05324TL025054 | 2 | 2 |
| 2014 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Trailer (type not listed) · 4 ft | 13NM04103E35P0731 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0628CW703833 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062X8W701444 | 1 | — |
| Trail King | Semi-trailer | 1TKS00514VM048376 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X92J894155 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X54D816804 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XXWN453364 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Talbert | Other Trailer · 5 ft | 40FAK051471025663 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4U3J048298L007479 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 4U3J05329RL022286 | 1 | — |
| 2026 X-l Specialized Trailers Inc | Dolly · 5 ft | 4U3S0051XTL024857 | 1 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57J655201R35A3597 | 1 | — |
| Sp Constru | Semi-trailer | MOHMTRAILER026657 | 1 | — |
| Towaway Ra | Full Trailer | SERIAL#02717 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (28)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2026 | 5100000927 | FORREST CITY AR | III | — | — | BLOX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XP5DB9X11D545512 4U3S0051XTL024857 |
PA AG34659 PA PT198W7 |
| September 14, 2026 | 1526002100 | OXFORD AL | II | 12 | 4 | BLOX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE H |
1XP5DB9X54D816804 57J657206H3574339 |
PA AG16710 PA PT807W8 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LPL | Lighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| August 1, 2026 | V262486374 | 338M US385 SB, TX | III | — | — | JBC CONSTRUCTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XP5DB9X8WN462600 4U3S0051XTL024857 |
PA AH09781 PA PT198W7 |
| July 10, 2026 | I037E90135 | MOHAWK TN | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X83D800871 1UYVS2537CU298706 |
PA AG46778 PA PT2071T |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| June 24, 2026 | 0230000961 | BARNHART MO | II | 3 | 1 | WHITLEY MANUFACTURING CO LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XP5DB9X11D545512 4U3J05324TL025054 |
PA AG34659 PA PT198W7 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| April 15, 2026 | 7EPH9DBCGV | FM-1960 IN HARRIS CO. (666-704, TX | II | 6 | 1 | SLAYMAKER TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT X-L SPECIALIZED TRAILERS INC |
1XP5DB9X8WN462600 4U3J05324TL025054 |
PA AH09781 PA PT198W6 |
| 393.130 | OOSNo/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | General Securement | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.47A | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| February 24, 2026 | 2448001537 | SPARTA WI | III | 1 | — | LINEAGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDB9X92J894155 1UYVS2537CU298706 |
PA AG16710 PA PT2071T |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| January 31, 2026 | 1207001377 | TOWNSEND GA | III | 3 | — | FDL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X5YN504949 1GRAA0628EE701864 |
PA AG46752 PA PT958N5 |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| October 23, 2025 | 1424000659 | VILLA RICA GA | III | 1 | — | SLAYMAKER TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE |
1XP5DB9X5YN504949 57J657206H3574339 |
PA AG46752 PA PT807WB |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| September 26, 2025 | 1413000819 | VILLA RICA GA | III | 1 | — | SLAYMAKER TRANSPORT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE T |
1XP5DB9X3TN391379 57J655201R35A3597 |
PA AH09780 LA J243979 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| BLOX | 2 | October 2, 2026 |
| H & P | 2 | November 11, 2024 |
| JBC CONSTRUCTION | 1 | August 1, 2026 |
| WHITLEY MANUFACTURING CO LLC | 1 | June 24, 2026 |
| LINEAGE | 1 | February 24, 2026 |
| FDL | 1 | January 31, 2026 |
| ICU MEDICAL | 1 | July 15, 2025 |
| DENVER COLD STORAGE LLC | 1 | May 12, 2025 |
| MELLOTT | 1 | December 21, 2024 |
| BUDZAR INDUSTRIES | 1 | November 20, 2024 |
| KEEN TRANSPORT | 1 | July 4, 2024 |
| WOML USA DEP | 1 | May 3, 2024 |
1 more shipper named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 6, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 12, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 5, 2009 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 15, 2009 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 9, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 12, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 6, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 11, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 4, 2007 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 21, 2004 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 7, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| May 11, 2009 | COMMON | On Record |
| August 19, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
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