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EASTERN TRANSPORTATION LLC
DBA: Eastern Transportation
Ashland, VA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1734440 · MC 916154
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 10 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-916154 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$2,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
6.7% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 10 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 2024)
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 8.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC916154
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
National Interstate Insurance Company
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy GAL 4840074-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1734440
MC Number
MC-916154
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated August 20, 2024
Rating Source
FMCSA compliance review
MCS-150 Filed
September 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 4, 2008
Authority Granted
October 8, 2015
Annual Mileage
444,102 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
10487 Lakeridge Parkway Suite 100, Ashland, VA 23005
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Lloyd Little
Cargo Types
Liquids/Gases
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
6.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
15 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
8.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 16th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
12
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate8.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (15)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZAPR4RN379467 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| January 12, 2026 | VA | Level I — Full | MACK · 1M1AW09Y3FM046113 | 4 | Passed |
| January 7, 2026 | NC | Level I — Full | FRHT · 3AKJGEDV4LSLP5022 | 0 | Clean |
| December 16, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZAPR4RN379467 | 0 | Clean |
| December 15, 2025 | VA | Level III — Driver Only | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZAPR6PN379466 | 0 | Clean |
| November 6, 2025 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJGEDV4LSLP5022 | 0 | Clean |
| October 2, 2025 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HSDZAPR0RN592156 | 0 | Clean |
| August 15, 2025 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJGEDVXLSLN3882 | 0 | Clean |
| May 21, 2025 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJGEDV1LSLN3883 | 0 | Clean |
| May 16, 2025 | VA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HSDZAPR6PN379466 | 0 | Clean |
| March 20, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HSDZAPR4RN379467 | 0 | Clean |
| February 28, 2025 | MD | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDZAPR4RN379467 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 15 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 13 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 16, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| January 12, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| January 12, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 | 4 | Cited |
| January 12, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| September 25, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Coupling Devices | Defective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective | 3 | Cited |
| January 12, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | 1 | Cited |
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
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 15, 2025 | VA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
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Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~11
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
8
Tank
6
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4RN379467 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4424L7108184 | 3 | — |
| Not yet decoded | — | 1H4T0422YML009306 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV1LSLN3883 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV4LSLP5022 | 2 | — |
| 2023 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6PN379466 | 2 | — |
| Othr | — | 558MSB321NK007049 | 2 | — |
| Al-mac Pro | — | 558MSB327RK007126 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW09Y3FM046113 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDVXLSLN3882 | 1 | — |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0RN592156 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6RN379468 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4422M7111960 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4424M7111961 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4426K7602030 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4426L7108185 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4428K7602031 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 27, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 1, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 11, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 8, 2015 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| October 8, 2015 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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