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METHENY TRUCKING LLC
Bruceton Mills, WV
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Elevated concerns
Authority Revocation Pending
FMCSA has initiated revocation of this carrier's common authority. Authority may still show active, but this is a serious warning sign.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2889672 · MC 970659
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 4 mo · first granted 2017
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-970659 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
6 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Authority Revocation Pending
FMCSA has initiated revocation of this carrier's common authority. Authority may still show active, but this is a serious warning sign.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 yr, 4 mo since reinstatement on May 19, 2025; first granted February 17, 2017 (9 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC970659
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 02TRM067987-01
Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 02TRM06798701
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2889672
MC Number
MC-970659
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 15, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 12, 2016
Authority First Granted
February 17, 2017
Authority Reinstated
May 19, 2025
Annual Mileage
83,900 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
22724 N Preston Hwy, Bruceton Mills, WV 26525
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Christopher Metheny
Cargo Types
General FreightPaper Products
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
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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
0 of 1 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
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
0
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 27, 2024 | WV | — | 3 | — | Fog · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA3
WV3
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Flatbed
2
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X7GD328089 | 3 | 1 |
| Truk | Tractor | 1FVXAJAV38DZ53872 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1UYFS2455XA138211 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06286D418887 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1UYFS2458XA138302 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHDP9X5DD188124 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | B310518109 | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A, PA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
TRUK |
1FVXAJAV38DZ53872 |
WV BA506366 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| December 10, 2024 | PSC0860351 | DAVIS WV | II | — | — | CHLOROX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1FVXAJAV38DZ53872 1GRAA06286D418887 |
WV BA506366 WV C513788 |
| December 2, 2024 | B310433711 | SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI, PA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor |
PETERBILT |
1XPXDP9X7GD328089 |
WV BA537002 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| June 24, 2024 | PSC1420234 | BRUCETON MILLS WV | II | — | — | OLDCASTLE LAWN AND GARDEN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXDP9X7GD328089 1UYFS2458XA138302 |
WV BA537002 VA 342586TM |
| June 18, 2024 | T907417019 | ON PA66 TPKE S, PA | III | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPXDP9X7GD328089 1UYFS2455XA138211 |
WV BA537002 VA 342587TM |
| 383.51A-SOUT | OOSDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance | License-related: Medium | ||||||||
| June 3, 2024 | PSC1430291 | BRUCETON MILLS WV | II | — | — | OLD CASTLE LAWN AND GARDEN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPHDP9X5DD188124 1UYFS2455XA138211 |
PA AH37445 VA 342587TM |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| OLD CASTLE LAWN AND GARDEN | 2 | June 24, 2024 |
| CHLOROX | 1 | December 10, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 17, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 19, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 19, 2025 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| May 14, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 10, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 27, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 23, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 27, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
| August 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company |
| May 19, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company |
| May 19, 2026 | BMC-35 | Cancelled · Berkshire Hathaway Homestate Insurance Company |
| April 11, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| August 10, 2017 | COMMON | On Record |
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4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
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