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CHILDERS TRANSPORT INC
Whitesburg, KY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 129750 · MC 703080
Satisfactory
Active 16 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-703080 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Union Fire Ins. Co. Of Pitsbgh. Pa
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 94 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 16 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 94 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC703080
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy 2429514
LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy 015048932
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
129750
MC Number
MC-703080
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 17, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
February 11, 2010
Annual Mileage
367,934 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
51 Hwy 2034, Whitesburg, KY 41858-1247
Phone
Owner / Officer
Charles Matthews
Officer 2
Ina Matthews
Cargo Types
Machinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/Gases
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
94
Driver Inspections
33
Vehicle Inspections
83
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance17
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 73 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
11 of 66 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 75 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 75 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 75 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 75 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY71
VA9
TN5
Fleet & Equipment (33)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~19
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~14
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
14
Tank
10
Semi-trailer
3
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Truck
2
Car Hauler
1
Pickup
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG10D366900 | 12 | — |
| 1999 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTAB4323X7H62645 | 12 | — |
| 2001 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAM442517H65434 | 12 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X6DD155356 | 11 | — |
| 2005 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 43 ft | 4J8T043265T008103 | 9 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAED11NPNM2842 | 9 | — |
| 2025 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 42 ft | 4J8T04229ST105101 | 7 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD1XRPVH2135 | 7 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3HTXKEF18460 | 6 | — |
| 2015 Mac | Tank · 43 ft | 558MEBN23FK000321 | 6 | — |
Show all 33 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJAED15NPNM2844 | 6 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG20D274548 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7RD676976 | 5 | — |
| 1996 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 42 ft | 4J8T04220TT104601 | 5 | — |
| 2025 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 42 ft | 4J8T04227ST107901 | 5 | — |
| 2024 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 42 ft | 4J8T04223RT007501 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD14RPUM6762 | 4 | — |
| Brenner Ta | Semi-trailer | 10BEA92Y94F0B5038 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49XXLJ291521 | 3 | — |
| 2001 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAM442317H65450 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GNXMDA01305 | 2 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 1H4T04423KL019402 | 2 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGGX0D366880 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X15D840826 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3LJ0X5GM340936 | 2 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC5TDWN2614 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD14RLVA0922 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FD8W3B66KEF60773 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG60D274567 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 42 ft | 4J8T04220LT003333 | 1 | — |
| Lbt | Semi-trailer | 4J8T04223R7007501 | 1 | — |
| 2019 P&t | Car Hauler · 16 ft | 5JTAC1624KA073337 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | AXPHD49X6DD155356 | 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 (94)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2026 | S199003434 | ULYSSES KY | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR LBT INC |
5KJJAED11NPNM2842 4J8T043265T008103 |
KY 014152A KY V5M813 |
| October 2, 2026 | CV44713974 | PRESTONSBURG KY | I | — | — | CHILDERS TRANSPORT INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR LBT INC |
5KJJAED11NPNM2842 4J8T043265T008103 |
KY 014152A KY V5M813 |
| September 29, 2026 | I3A1592681 | MOHAWK TN | I | 1 | — | ETP KNOXVILLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT LBT INC |
1XPXD49X7RD676976 4J8T04227ST107901 |
KY 014155A KY V5M811 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| September 24, 2026 | CV44861729 | PRESTONSBURG KY | I | — | — | ETP KNOXVILLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR BRENNER TA |
5KJJBWD14RPUM6762 10BEA92Y94F0B5038 |
KY A94824 KY 522352 |
| September 23, 2026 | CV44665868 | LONDON KY | I | — | — | ETP KNOXVILLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR LBT INC |
5KJJAED11NPNM2842 4J8T043265T008103 |
KY 014152A KY V5M813 |
| September 18, 2026 | S258000025 | PRESTONSBURG KY | III | — | — | CHILDERS OIL COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XPHD49X6DD155356 5HTAB4323X7H62645 |
KY A89722 KY K3R383 |
| September 8, 2026 | S197003728 | CORBIN KY | II | — | — | BP PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1NPXGGGG10D366900 5HTAM442517H65434 |
KY A72321 KY 489615 |
| September 3, 2026 | S170000996 | PIKEVILLE KY | III | — | — | ENERGY TRANSFER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT LBT INC |
1XPXD49X7RD676976 4J8T04227ST107901 |
KY 014155A KY V5M811 |
| August 29, 2026 | S195000977 | SHELBIANA KY | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
AXPHD49X6DD155356 5HTAB4323X7H62645 |
KY A89722 KY K3R383 |
| August 24, 2026 | 4286007143 | HAZARD KY | I | — | — | CHILDERS OIL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
WESTERN STAR UNPUBLISHE |
5KJJBWD14RPUM6762 10BEA92Y94F0B5038 |
KY A94824 KY 522352 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CHILDERS OIL | 16 | September 18, 2026 |
| ETP KNOXVILLE | 7 | September 29, 2026 |
| ENERGY TRANSFER | 7 | September 3, 2026 |
| MPLX | 5 | August 4, 2026 |
| MPLX TERMINALS LLC | 4 | August 17, 2026 |
| MARATHON PETROLEUM COMPANY LP | 4 | June 11, 2026 |
| EXXON MOBIL OIL CORP | 3 | June 4, 2025 |
| PBF LOGISTICS | 3 | March 26, 2025 |
| BP PRODUCTS | 2 | September 8, 2026 |
| PLACID REF. CO. LLC | 2 | February 16, 2026 |
| EXXONMOBILE | 2 | October 23, 2024 |
| EXXON MOBIL | 2 | August 20, 2024 |
7 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 29, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 11, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 4, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 7, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 2, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 28, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 11, 2010 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2010 | Cargo | On file |
| February 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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