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ATHEY FREIGHTWAYS INCORPORATED
Stephens City, VA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 120813 · MC 35519
Satisfactory
Active 17 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 1978
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-35519 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 17 yrs, 1 mo since reinstatement on September 2, 2009; first granted October 11, 1978 (48 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC035519
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0254969001
MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy IMS14316
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
120813
MC Number
MC-35519
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
October 11, 1978
Authority Reinstated
September 2, 2009
Annual Mileage
264,053 mi (2022)
Contact Information
Address
469 Fairfax Pike, Stephens City, VA 22655
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joseph Athey Jr
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
VA2
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W4WL520789 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA13Y4XW112543 | 1 | 1 |
| 2000 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA18Y4YW129403 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2025 | 7433000856 | STEPHENS CITY VA | I | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK WABASH |
1M1AA18Y4YW129403 1JJV532W4WL520789 |
VA 72556PY ME 2596779 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 6, 2024 | 7433000292 | MIDDLETOWN VA | I | 4 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor |
MACK |
1M1AA13Y4XW112543 |
VA 78338PY |
| 393.47A-BCFSBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 27, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 24, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 29, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 24, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 27, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 2, 2009 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 24, 2009 | REVOKED 5 authorities | Common Carrier |
| July 16, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 28, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 24, 2010 | Cargo | On file |
| July 20, 2009 | COMMON | On Record |
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