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AP NEWSOME AND SONS LLC
Norlina, NC
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
45.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1532941 · MC 573094
No Safety Rating
Active 19 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-573094 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
45.5% OOS · 18 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
45.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% 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 19 yrs, 8 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on July 26, 2007 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 83.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 18 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC573094
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN403063
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1532941
MC Number
MC-573094
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 21, 2006
Authority Granted
January 25, 2007
Annual Mileage
40,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1548 Tower Rd, Norlina, NC 27563
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Shelby G Davis
Officer 2
Angela Newsome
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodalRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatGarbage/Refuse
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
18
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
17
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance67
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate83.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (62.6pp higher)
45.5% of 11 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
88th 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
5 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC11
VA3
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner FLD120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJALCV27DX42647 | 7 | 3 |
| Sopk | Semi-trailer | 1S9LS452525T12152 | 7 | 3 |
| 2003 Mack CH | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AA18Y93W151826 | 5 | 2 |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VHD | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4KC9EG3EN176758 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 773568232577021 | 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 (18)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2026 | 0006909356 | OXFORD NC | III | 1 | — | AP NEWSOME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SOPK |
1FUJALCV27DX42647 1S9LS452525T12152 |
NC VT2902 NC DB53554 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| July 13, 2026 | 0006894546 | BUTNER NC | II | 6 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SOPK |
1FUJALCV27DX42647 1S9LS452525T12152 |
NC VT2902 NC DB53554 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| June 25, 2026 | 0006889041 | RALEIGH NC | II | 12 | 6 | A.P. NEWSOME AND SONS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SOPK |
1FUJALCV27DX42647 1S9LS452525T12152 |
NC VT2902 NC DB53554 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| October 3, 2025 | 0006804511 | I-440 NEAR US-1, NC | II | 6 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK EVAN |
4V4KC9EG3EN176758 13293 |
NC NOPLT NC DB78379 |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 29, 2025 | 0006802363 | GRANVILLE COUNTY, I-85, S, NC | II | 2 | — | AP NEWSOME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SOPK |
1FUJALCV27DX42647 1S9LS452525T12152 |
NC VT2902 NC DB53554 |
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| July 17, 2025 | 0006777291 | GRANVILLE COUNTY, I-85, N, NC | II | 13 | 2 | AP NEWSOME AND SONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SOPK |
1FUJALCV27DX42647 1S9LS452525T12152 |
NC VT2902 NC DB53554 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2FT | State or International Fuel Tax (IFTA) Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 15, 2025 | 0006775800 | GRANVILLE COUNTY, SR1513, NC | III | 1 | — | LARGO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK EVAN |
1M1AA18Y93W151826 13293 |
NC TE8501 NC DB78379 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| July 2, 2025 | 0006771293 | DURHAM COUNTY, I85 S, NC | III | 1 | — | AP NEWSOME AND SONS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SOPK |
1FUJALCV27DX42647 1S9LS452525T12152 |
NC VT2902 NC DB53554 |
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| January 13, 2025 | 0006717057 | GRANVILLE COUNTY, I-85, N, NC | III | 1 | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER SOPK |
1FUJALCV27DX42647 1S9LS452525T12152 |
IN VT2902 NC DB53554 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| December 6, 2024 | 5639000986 | DRAKES BRANCH VA | I | 21 | 3 | AP NEWSOME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK EVANS MFG. |
1M1AA18Y93W151826 13293 |
NC TE8501 NC DB78379 |
| 393.205A-WRTC | OOSWheel/Rim - Two or more cracks anywhere. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.207C-SBML | OOSSuspension - Broken main leaf spring | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LARGO | 2 | July 15, 2025 |
| LARGO FARMS LLC | 1 | November 15, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 28, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 23, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 24, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 19, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 29, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 20, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 18, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 2, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 11, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 22, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 27, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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