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BANDYS INC
Lookout, WV
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 267284 · MC 418100
Satisfactory
Active 8 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 2001
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-418100 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sutton Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
3.4% OOS · 126 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 8 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on June 21, 2018; first granted December 13, 2001 (24 yrs, 10 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 2.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 126 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC418100
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Sutton Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy ISCNB05000000205-01
Sutton Specialty Insurance Company
BI&PD · $3,000,000 · Policy ISCNN08000000010-00
AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy AEAS0110000088
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
267284
MC Number
MC-418100
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
September 9, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 18, 1985
Authority First Granted
December 13, 2001
Authority Reinstated
June 21, 2018
Annual Mileage
2,239,173 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
31618 Midland Trail, Lookout, WV 25868-6210
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Carrie Johnson
Cargo Types
General FreightLiquids/GasesChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
126
Driver Inspections
31
Vehicle Inspections
122
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance55
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate2.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
3.4% of 87 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
8th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
19 of 90 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 92 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 92 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 92 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 92 inspections
Crash History (6)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
6
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
6
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 | PA | — | — | Yes | Fog · Dawn · Dry |
| January 22, 2026 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 2, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 10, 2025 | OH | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
| January 11, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | Snow · Dawn · Snow |
| November 20, 2024 | PA | — | — | 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
WV52
OH43
PA10
VA3
MD2
NC1
Fleet & Equipment (60)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~32
of 41 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~28
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
28
Semi-trailer
13
Tank
13
Truck
3
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Full Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXD28LDLX7708 | 20 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR2PSUL8371 | 9 | — |
| 2016 Mac | Tank · 44 ft | 558MTBP20GK001723 | 9 | — |
| Polar Mfg. | Semi-trailer | 1PMA24526G5014929 | 7 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGED51GSHT7669 | 7 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXDTXEDFT2662 | 7 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR7HLHH5337 | 6 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR8KDKM3659 | 6 | 1 |
| 2017 Mac | Tank · 44 ft | 558MTBP29HK003245 | 6 | 1 |
| 1999 Lbt Inc LBT INC TRAILER | Tank · 42 ft | 4J8T04220XT015701 | 5 | — |
Show all 60 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Mac | Tank · 44 ft | 558MTBP29GK001722 | 5 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGED50FLGG8124 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 567 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPCD49X8FD275186 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR6KDKM3658 | 4 | — |
| 2017 Mac | Tank · 44 ft | 558MTBP22HK003247 | 4 | 1 |
| 1998 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB4427W7H60832 | 4 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR5JLJT1925 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDR2RLVH1416 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDRXMLMJ8036 | 3 | — |
| 1995 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 44 ft | 1PMA2442XS1014160 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV8GDHD0976 | 3 | — |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLFG0TSWR0187 | 3 | 1 |
| Mac Ltt Ma | Semi-trailer | 558MTBR25MK005937 | 3 | — |
| 2004 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTAB432447H67509 | 3 | — |
| 1997 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAM4421V7H61094 | 3 | — |
| 1997 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAM4426V7H61219 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR5JLKB0250 | 2 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FUJGEDR7HLHH5338 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDR1MLMJ8037 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDR2MLMJ5941 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDR4MLMJ5939 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDR8MLMJ8035 | 2 | — |
| 2009 Gmc C7 | Truck · Class 7 | 1GDM7C1B19F411086 | 2 | — |
| Heil Co. | Semi-trailer | 1HLA3A7B7S7H59012 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR0PSUJ7860 | 2 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 558MTBP22HK002569 | 2 | — |
| Mcli | Semi-trailer | 558MTBR27MK005938 | 2 | — |
| Mac Manufa | Semi-trailer | 558MTBR29MK005942 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442657H68712 | 2 | 1 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FUJGEDDR7HLHH533 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR0CLBC5063 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GB3YSE73MF180010 | 1 | — |
| Pola | — | 1PMA24524G5014928 | 1 | 1 |
| Hutchinson | Semi-trailer | 2H9AA06AXK0002863 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGED58GSHT7670 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGED5XGSHT7671 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner SD122 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGNDV8GDGZ4291 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR0PSUJ7857 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR2PSUJ7858 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR4PSUJ7859 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR7RDVJ9759 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Mac | Tank · 44 ft | 558MTBP22HK003569 | 1 | — |
| Mack Trail | Full Trailer | 558MTBR25MK005940 | 1 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 558MTBR27MK005941 | 1 | — |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | 558MTBR29MK005939 | 1 | — |
| Al-mac Pro | Semi-trailer | 558MTBS2XSK009147 | 1 | — |
| Mlmi | Semi-trailer | 55MTBR27MK005941 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTAB4325Y7H64088 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 5HTAM442767V7H612 | 1 | — |
| Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | UNR481940 | 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 (126)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | 3265001112 | HEBRON OH | I | 6 | 2 | BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR MFG. |
1FUJGEDR0CLBC5063 1PMA24526G5014929 |
WV BA540630 OH TSC5269 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BLMACBD | Drum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 19, 2026 | 1924000554 | CARROLL OH | I | 2 | — | EMPTYRESIDUE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC |
3AKJHLDR2PSUL8371 558MTBP20GK001723 |
WV BA545788 OH TSC5277 |
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| October 13, 2026 | 3219000470 | BOLIVAR OH | I | — | — | MPLX TERMINALS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN AL-MAC PRO |
1FUJGED63ELFS3669 553MTBS2XSK009147 |
WV BA543255 OH TSF6538 |
| October 13, 2026 | PSC0651340 | BECKLEY WV | II | — | — | MPLX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1FUJGEDR5JLKB0250 1PMA2442XS1014160 |
WV BA537165 WV C403203 |
| October 13, 2026 | XL00122182 | WHITELEY TWP PA | I | 1 | — | COUNTYWIDE PETROLEUM COPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN HYBRID TRA |
1FUBCXDJ06HV89128 2H9AA06AXK0002863 |
WV BA552965 WV C441569 |
| 172.602A-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| October 1, 2026 | 3278001772 | HEBRON OH | I | — | — | ETMT COLUMBUS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN POLAR MFG. |
1FUJGEDR9HLHH5338 1PMA24526G5014929 |
WV BA536306 OH TSC5269 |
| September 21, 2026 | 3223000369 | COLUMBUS OH | II | — | — | MPLX TERMINALS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XPCD49X8FD275186 5HTAM4421V7H61094 |
WV BA543257 WV C307065 |
| September 16, 2026 | 1008625984 | PA, PA | I | — | — | ENERGY TRANSFER (SUNOCO) | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC LTT IN |
3AKJGED58GSHT7670 558MTBP22HK002569 |
WV BA543258 OH TSC5276 |
| September 7, 2026 | 1575000542 | CANAL WINCHESTER OH | II | 1 | — | ETMT COLUMBUS WEST | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1XPCD49X8FD275186 5HTAM4421V7H61094 |
WV BA543257 WV C307065 |
| 180.415-HMTMC | HM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required | Package Testing - HM | ||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | 3205000501 | FREMONT OH | II | — | — | MPLX TERMINALS LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MAC |
3AKJHLFG0TSWR0187 558MTBP22HK003247 |
WV BA551493 OH TSC5272 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MPLX TERMINALS LLC | 16 | October 13, 2026 |
| BP PRODUCTS NORTH AMERICA | 5 | October 19, 2026 |
| MPLX | 5 | October 13, 2026 |
| ENERGY TRANSFER | 4 | June 3, 2026 |
| ETMT COLUMBUS | 2 | October 1, 2026 |
| MARATHON | 2 | June 23, 2026 |
| SUNOCO | 2 | June 10, 2026 |
| BP PRODUCTS | 2 | October 13, 2025 |
| B P | 2 | September 1, 2025 |
| MPLX TERMINDALS LLC | 2 | December 17, 2024 |
| COUNTYWIDE PETROLEUM COPANY | 1 | October 13, 2026 |
| ENERGY TRANSFER (SUNOCO) | 1 | September 16, 2026 |
15 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 15, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 21, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 21, 2018 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| June 18, 2018 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| July 29, 2010 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 21, 2010 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| June 8, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 15, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 25, 2008 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 11, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 11, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 11, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 15, 2018 | COMMON | On Record |
| May 17, 2010 | COMMON | On Record |
| May 15, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
| October 19, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 12, 2002 | COMMON | On Record |
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