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JAMES PANARO
DBA: Panaro Contracting Llc
Buffalo, WV
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2010068
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
23.1% OOS · 23 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 10.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 23 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2010068
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
February 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 23, 2010
Annual Mileage
112,745 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Buffalo, WV
Email
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsConstruction MaterialsGarbage/Refuse
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
23.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
10.0%
Driver OOS Rate
33.3%
Ranks in the 57th 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
23
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
18
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate10.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (23)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 20, 2026 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 3BKDXPEX1KF292439 | 0 | Clean |
| March 31, 2026 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 3BKDXPEX1KF292439 | 0 | Clean |
| March 11, 2026 | WV | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1NKDX4EX3EJ394121 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| February 10, 2026 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FD8W3HT5REF60870 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| December 5, 2025 | WV | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FD8W3HT5REF60870 | 0 | Clean |
| October 22, 2025 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1NKDX4TX7LJ374664 | 0 | Clean |
| June 24, 2025 | WV | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FD8W3HT5REF60870 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| April 2, 2025 | WV | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 3BKDXPEX1KF292439 | 0 | Clean |
| March 31, 2025 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1NKDX4TX7LJ374664 | 0 | Clean |
| February 25, 2025 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1NKDX4TX7LJ374664 | 1 | Passed |
| December 27, 2024 | WV | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 3BKDXPEX1KF292439 | 0 | Clean |
| December 23, 2024 | WV | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDUF5HT3NDA23375 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 23 inspection records
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WV23
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
4
Chassis / Incomplete
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDX4TX7LJ374664 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 3BKDXPEX1KF292439 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3HT5REF60870 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT3NDA23375 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX7NJ491204 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDX4EX3EJ394121 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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