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BERNARD PATTERSON
DBA: Patterson's Trucking
Roanoke Rapids, NC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2499754 · MC 866320
No Safety Rating
Active 12 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-866320 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Southeastern Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC866320
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA 0675501
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2499754
MC Number
MC-866320
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 26, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 25, 2014
Authority Granted
May 16, 2014
Annual Mileage
58,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Roanoke Rapids, NC
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/Beams
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC5
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830861536213 | 5 | 2 |
| 2003 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CG23LL11521 | 4 | 2 |
| 1999 International 9400 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSFHAMRXXC046348 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 | 0006900421 | CRESWELL NC | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJA6CG23LL11521 13N14830861536213 |
NC DD2086A NC PT80195 |
| 393.118D-CDL | OOSDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier. | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | 0006885580 | PLYMOUTH NC | II | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJA6CG23LL11521 13N14830861536213 |
NC DD2086A NC PT80195 |
| 393.118D-CDL | OOSDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier. | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| May 21, 2026 | 0006877677 | 158, NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJA6CG23LL11521 13N14830861536213 |
NC DD2086A NC PT80195 |
| July 24, 2025 | 0006780243 | COINJOCK, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
2HSFHAMRXXC046348 13N14830861536213 |
NC NP3258 NC PT80195 |
| June 6, 2024 | 0006655083 | 158, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJA6CG23LL11521 13N14830861536213 |
NC MM6075 NC PT80195 |
| January 1, 2024 | 0006608816 | SRN1141, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL CLAR |
2HSFHAMRXXC046348 1CD2L4821BA009896 |
NC NP3258 NC AM98934 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 14, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 22, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 6, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 12, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 16, 2014 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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