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REAL TREE WOOD CORPORATION
Emporia, VA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2294044
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
21.4% OOS · 24 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
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 24 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2294044
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 11, 2012
Annual Mileage
886,648 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
201 Hicksford Avenue, Emporia, VA 23847
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Richard Short
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
24
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
14
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance27
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
21.4% of 14 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
54th 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 8 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 inspections
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 6, 2024 | VA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 7, 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
VA15
NC5
Fleet & Equipment (34)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~16
of 17 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~18
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
13
Logging
6
Semi-trailer
4
Flatbed
3
Container Chassis
1
Crib Log Trailer
1
Incomplete Chassis
1
Not Applicable
1
Pickup
1
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDU9X82J891931 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X8NJ493545 | 3 | — |
| 2028 Sopko Manufacturing Company | Logging · 42 ft | 1S9LS4221W1215295 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Sopko Manufacturing Company | Logging · 42 ft | 1S9LS422661215339 | 2 | — |
| Big John | — | 1B9PA4221VFBJ1401 | 1 | — |
| Big John | Semi-trailer | 1B9PA4223VFBJ1142 | 1 | — |
| Big John | Crib Log Trailer | 1B9PA4227VFBJ1421 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GCHK53K49F189088 | 1 | 1 |
| Kw | Straight Truck | 1NKDGGGG50R354163 | 1 | — |
| Kenworth | Tractor | 1NKDGGGG70R354164 | 1 | — |
Show all 34 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pitts | Semi-trailer | 1PELT4225TP960086 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Sopko Manufacturing Company | Flatbed · 49 ft | 1S9BS492671215344 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Sopko Manufacturing Company | Logging · 42 ft | 1S9LS4223R1215173 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Sopko Manufacturing Company | Logging · 42 ft | 1S9LS4224W1215274 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Sopko Manufacturing Company | Logging · 42 ft | 1S9LS422551215329 | 1 | 1 |
| 2027 Sopko Manufacturing Company | Logging · 42 ft | 1S9LS4225V1215248 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D49X7KJ374509 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X0DJ349886 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth T8 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDD49X9EJ411657 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKDDB9XX5J073528 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Kenworth T800 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1XKDDU9XX4J060627 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X4DJ359877 | 1 | — |
| Kw | Tractor | 1XKWDDB9X84J05084 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4EX6PJ173319 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Iti | Flatbed · 42 ft | 1Z92E4221BT199220 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Iti | Flatbed · 42 ft | 1Z92E4224HT199267 | 1 | — |
| 2002 International 9900i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCHAPRX2C043196 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 53 ft | 3H3C532S1XT029862 | 1 | 1 |
| 1992 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDD49X5NF499787 | 1 | — |
| 1992 Kenworth T800 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKDD49X7NF499788 | 1 | — |
| Gscr | Semi-trailer | 48ZGC40282W002570 | 1 | — |
| Bandit Ind | — | 4FMUS3029FR001111 | 1 | 1 |
| 2002 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC4062B749673 | 1 | — |
| Homemade | Semi-trailer | VA327307TR | 1 | 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 (24)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2026 | 8301002962 | COURTLAND VA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ITI |
1NKDGGGG70R354164 1Z92E4224HT199267 |
VA 10380PZ VA 692227TL |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 4, 2026 | 7247005120 | FRANKLIN VA | III | 3 | 2 | RTW | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH PITTS |
1XKDDU9XX4J060627 1PELT4225TP960086 |
VA 57156PZ VA 748193TL |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | 7247005105 | EMPORIA VA | III | — | — | REAL TREE WOOD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH ITI |
1XKWD49X4DJ359877 1Z92E4221BT199220 |
VA 57248PZ VA 356561TM |
| May 21, 2026 | 7247004998 | FRANKLIN VA | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH SOPKO MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
1XKDDU9X82J891931 1S9LS4224W1215274 |
VA 10361PZ VA 356562TM |
| 393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| February 16, 2026 | 0006847807 | I95, NC | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck Crib Log Trailer |
KW SOPKO MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
1NKDGGGG50R354163 1S9LS4225V1215248 |
VA 10381PZ VA 356565TM |
| November 18, 2025 | 0006820347 | US 301 NEAR US 158, NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL SOPKO MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
2HSCHAPRX2C043196 1S9LS4221W1215295 |
VA 10363PZ VA 706671TL |
| November 14, 2025 | 7901000159 | COURTLAND VA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Crib Log Trailer |
KENWORTH BIG JOHN |
1XKDDU9X82J891931 1B9PA4227VFBJ1421 |
VA 10361PZ VA 45893TL |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 15, 2025 | 6354004699 | EMPORIA VA | II | 16 | 7 | CARRIER | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET HOMEMADE |
1GCHK53K49F189088 VA327307TR |
VA TX195910 VA FARM USE |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 177.823A-HMTVMMCNID | OOSHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - 50% or more of the required ID numbers are missing for each material | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 177.817A-HMSP | OOSHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 393.43D-B | OOSBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 177.823A-HMPMCNP50% | OOSHM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Displ | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE | OOSLicense - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 172.326B-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a portable tank with the name of the owner/lessee as required | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 172.326A-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a portable tank with proper shipping name as required | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| 172.600C1-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 107.620B-HMAMC | HM (Administrative) - Failing to produce current certificate of registration or registration number identified as U.S. DOT Hazmat Reg. No. | |||||||||
| August 11, 2025 | 0006785955 | US 301, NC | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XKWDDB9X84J05084 3H3C532S1XT029862 |
VA 45363PZ VA 240774TM |
| 393.104B | OOSDamaged securement system/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| June 9, 2025 | 7901000115 | COURTLAND VA | II | 9 | — | — | Truck Tractor Crib Log Trailer |
KENWORTH SOPKO MANUFACTURING COMPANY |
1XKZD40X8NJ493545 1S9LS422661215339 |
UT Z095486 VA 394548TL |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | 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 | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RTW | 1 | August 4, 2026 |
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