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RIVER VALLEY LANDSCAPES INC
Wrightsville, PA
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Review recommended
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1238697 · MC 1618843
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1618843 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
66.7% OOS · 7 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1618843
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy EBA 076 54 83
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1238697
MC Number
MC-1618843
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 21, 2004
Authority Granted
March 13, 2024
Annual Mileage
29,186 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1178 Nursery Road, Wrightsville, PA 17368
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Bradley Groff
Officer 2
Kory Bortner
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsPassengersFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
6 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
50.0%
Ranks in the 93rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (44.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2023
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2026 | SPMOI01210 | NJ, NJ | I | 6 | 2 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD PEQU |
1FT7W2BT0LED04288 4JAHD2041KG125465 |
PA ZDT9990 PA PT133FS |
| 393.110B3-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | E958616743 | BRECKNOCK TOWNSHIP PA | III | 1 | 1 | RIVER VALLEY LANDSCAPES INC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
3FRNF65R84V692460 |
PA ZSK4563 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| March 25, 2026 | 3148C00406 | JOPPATOWNE MD | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVMG3DV5KHKB1820 |
PA AF95527 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 23, 2025 | J114526665 | ON US HIGHWAY 30 AT ITS INTERS, PA | II | 3 | 2 | — | Trailer Trailer |
FORD HUDSON BROTHERS |
1FD8X3H65FEC44291 10HHSE18XT1000610 |
PA ZTV8749 PA XL78955 |
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 3, 2025 | E940515498 | SR0015 TIOGA TWP - PA WELCOME, PA | I | 6 | — | RIVER VALLEY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM HUDSON BROTHERS |
3C7WRMFL8JG312320 10HHSE18681000370 |
PA ZMB8771 PA XRE9765 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| June 3, 2025 | J115515417 | ON US-222 N AT US HIGHWAY 30 W, PA | III | 6 | 2 | — | Trailer Trailer |
CHEVROLET ARMT |
1GBE5C12X6F431187 1A9ATTC29GC274076 |
PA YTV9997 PA XKD5550 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 383.91A-LCDL | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper CDL class | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIT | State/Local Laws - Improper turns | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| November 3, 2023 | M557500033 | N SHERMAN ST, PA | I | 2 | — | RIVER VALLEY LANDSCAPES INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET UNK |
1GBE5C12X6F431187 5JW1D1223N4349600 |
PA YTV9997 PA XNV4201 |
| 391.41A | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
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
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA4
MD1
NJ1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
4
Flatbed
2
Full Trailer
1
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Hudson Brothers HSE18 | Flatbed · 18 ft | 10HHSE18681000370 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hudson Brothers HSE18 | Flatbed · 18 ft | 10HHSE18XT1000610 | 1 | 1 |
| Armt | Full Trailer | 1A9ATTC29GC274076 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8X3H65FEC44291 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Ford F-250 | Not Applicable · Class 2 | 1FT7W2BT0LED04288 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVMG3DV5KHKB1820 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Chevrolet C5 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1GBE5C12X6F431187 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete | 3C7WRMFL8JG312320 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 3FRNF65R84V692460 | 1 | 1 |
| Pequ | Semi-trailer | 4JAHD2041KG125465 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 13, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 13, 2026.
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