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HEAVY DUTY TRANSPORT INC
Rustburg, VA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1735926 · MC 635872
Active
Conditional
Active 6 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-635872 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
5 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC635872
Contract Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1735926
MC Number
MC-635872
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Conditional
MCS-150 Filed
August 4, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 8, 2008
Authority Reinstated
February 17, 2026
Annual Mileage
78,100 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
27 Acorn Drive, Rustburg, VA 24588
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Sylvester Ferguson Jr.
Officer 2
Nicholas Ferguson
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesMachinery/Large Objects
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
4
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Inspection Records (5)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 18, 2024 | VA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NKDX4EX8HJ139467 | 0 | Clean |
| October 28, 2024 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HSPCAPT8NN856629 | 0 | Clean |
| August 28, 2024 | VA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HTDTAPT9LN469844 | 8 | Passed |
| June 27, 2024 | VA | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 3HSPCAPT8NN856292 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| April 24, 2024 | VA | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 2NP2HM6X5GM324774 | 2 | 1 OOS |
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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| August 28, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | 4 | Cited |
| August 28, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| August 28, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | Cited |
| August 28, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| August 28, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| August 28, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | 2 | Cited |
| August 28, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | Cited |
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2025 | VA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 13, 2024 | VA | — | — | Yes | 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
VA4
NC1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
3
Flatbed
1
Tractor
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Eager Beaver GSL | Trailer (type not listed) · 53 ft | 112SD5537NL086087 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDX4EX8HJ139467 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTE5320421067224 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 337 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NP2HM6X5GM324774 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 International HX620 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSPCAPT8NN856292 | 1 | 1 |
| Intl | — | 3HSPCAPT8NN856629 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International HX620 | Truck · Class 8 | 3HTDTAPT9LN469844 | 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 17, 2026 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| August 7, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 27, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 27, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 11, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 15, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 12, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 30, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 8, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 12, 2026 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 8, 2022 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| January 25, 2016 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| December 28, 2012 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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