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CRITCHER BROTHERS PRODUCE INC
Deep Gap, NC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 16456 · MC 195768
Satisfactory
Active 23 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 1987
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-195768 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Westfield Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
5.9% OOS · 25 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 23 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on February 19, 2003; first granted February 9, 1987 (39 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 25 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC195768
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
WESTFIELD INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CAG 7 596 532
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
16456
MC Number
MC-195768
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority First Granted
February 9, 1987
Authority Reinstated
February 19, 2003
Annual Mileage
750,592 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
7467 Old 421 South, Deep Gap, NC 28618
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Roger E Critcher
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelFresh ProducePassengersRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesChemicalsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
25
Driver Inspections
19
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
5.9% of 17 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
14th 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
2 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 18 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 18 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 18 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 18 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
0
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | NC | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC11
SC4
TN3
GA2
KS1
Fleet & Equipment (18)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~10
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
9
Tractor
7
Semi-trailer
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFBCG6HDHN7996 | 6 | 1 |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B2KL092647 | 5 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFBCG8HDHS5180 | 4 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 1FVXAJ00X9DAK9925 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B0HL015073 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B0KL092646 | 3 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B6FL855291 | 3 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFBCG4HDHN7995 | 3 | — |
| Cher | Semi-trailer | 1C9STLZ26Y1000731 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 1FVXAJ0029DAE9646 | 1 | — |
Show all 18 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frht | Straight Truck | 1FVXAJ006ADAV9136 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FVXAJ008ADAV9137 | 1 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FVXAJ00XADAV9138 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06259W701823 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B1FL865839 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B4KL092648 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B5HL015070 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B9KL092645 | 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 (25)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 12, 2026 | HP02300205 | KS, KS | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WABASH VANS |
1FVXAJ00X9DAK9925 1JJV532B0HL015073 |
NC DD6295A NC AE37005 |
| July 31, 2026 | I033Z40111 | ROAN MOUNTAIN TN | III | 1 | — | L&M WELL GROUNDED | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN WABASH VANS |
1FVXAJ00XADAV9138 1JJV532B1FL865839 |
NC VW5414 NC AC67444 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | 0006897297 | STATESVILLE NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WABASH VANS |
3ALXFBCG4HDHN7995 1JJV532B2KL092647 |
NC VW5418 NC AH19959 |
| June 7, 2026 | 0006882771 | NORTH WILKESBORO NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WABASH VANS |
3ALXFBCG6HDHN7996 1JJV532B6FL855291 |
NC NS8054 NC AC67445 |
| May 30, 2026 | 0006880550 | WILKESBORO NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WABASH VANS |
1FVXAJ00X9DAK9925 1JJV532B2KL092647 |
NC MB8844 NC AH19959 |
| March 5, 2026 | 0006853762 | ROADSIDE I-77 SB, NC | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WABASH VANS |
3ALXFBCG6HDHN7996 1JJV532B4KL092648 |
NC NS8054 NC AH19960 |
| 393.75A | OOSFlat tire or fabric exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| March 5, 2026 | 0006853910 | US 421 SOUTH MM 267, NC | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FRHT WABASH VANS |
1FVXAJ006ADAV9136 1JJV532B6FL855291 |
NC LC3910 NC AC67445 |
| February 16, 2026 | I034120092 | FLAG POND TN | III | — | — | SOPAKCO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN WABASH VANS |
3ALXFBCG8HDHS5180 1JJV532B0KL092646 |
NC TD8914 NC AH19958 |
| November 29, 2025 | 0006824522 | US 421, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3ALXFBCG4HDHN7995 1GRAA06259W701823 |
NC VW5418 NC AZ62893 |
| October 5, 2025 | 0006804662 | MCDOWELL COUNTY, I-40, E, NC | III | — | — | ARCADIA FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT WABASH VANS |
3ALXFBCG6HDHN7996 1JJV532B0KL092646 |
NC NS8054 NC AH19958 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SOPAKCO | 3 | February 16, 2026 |
| ARCADIA FARMS | 3 | October 5, 2025 |
| HOLLAR & GREENE PRODUCE | 2 | May 23, 2025 |
| L&M WELL GROUNDED | 1 | July 31, 2026 |
| WILLIAMS PRODUCE | 1 | January 31, 2025 |
| CRITCHER BROS. PRODUCE INC | 1 | January 6, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 23, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 21, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 1, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 9, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 19, 2003 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| February 19, 2003 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 29, 2002 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| January 31, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 17, 1990 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 9, 1987 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2012 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 6, 2002 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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