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ROUTH TRANSPORTATION INC
Climax, NC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 294652 · MC 196519
Satisfactory
Active 39 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-196519 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 39 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC196519
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0061170002
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
294652
MC Number
MC-196519
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 5, 1987
Authority Granted
April 8, 1987
Annual Mileage
497,783 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2830 Benny Lineberry Road, Climax, NC 27233
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Tyler Routh
Officer 2
Christy Routh
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 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
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2025 | NC | — | 2 | 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
NC9
LA1
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 13 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
4
Tractor
4
Grain / Hopper
2
Other Trailer
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2XPXD49X2GM307191 | 4 | 1 |
| Frht | Tractor | 1FVXGF000FLGJ7488 | 2 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXFB00XHDJB6821 | 2 | — |
| Blke | Semi-trailer | 1B9TS61B2R1295125 | 1 | — |
| 2027 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · 46 ft | 1E1U1X285VRJ21686 | 1 | — |
| Frue | Semi-trailer | 1H2V04529MB042014 | 1 | — |
| Frue | Semi-trailer | 1H2V0482XHH04636 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 1PLE0452X8PG55893 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 48 ft | 1PLE04828MPF63462 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 3H6KF4320L3107493 | 1 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Volvo Truck VN | Tractor · Class 8 | 4VG7DEJH0XN769476 | 1 | — |
| Pitt | Semi-trailer | 5JYCV4222GE162019 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2026 | 0006926767 | HICKORY NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PTRB GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBDP9X4KD616963 1GRAP0629DT576947 |
NC MC6579 TN U705949 |
| January 2, 2026 | 0006835020 | ROWAN COUNTY, I-85 SB, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
4VG7DEJH0XN769476 1E1U1X285VRJ21686 |
NC NP6746 NC AC56039 |
| August 13, 2025 | 0006786786 | I-85 SB NEAR MM 54, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FRUE |
2XPXD49X2GM307191 1H2V04529MB042014 |
NC MM7591 NC DA14481 |
| April 17, 2025 | 0006749560 | I 85 SOUTH AT US 64, NC | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT PEERLESS |
3ALXFB00XHDJB6821 1PLE0452X8PG55893 |
NC MW2733 ME 2396325 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| April 14, 2025 | 0006748293 | I73 EXIT 30, NC | II | 3 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FRUE |
2XPXD49X2GM307191 1H2V0482XHH04636 |
NC MM7591 NC AY73369 |
| 393.9TS | OOSInoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.25F | OOSStop lamp violations | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.25F | OOSStop lamp violations | Lighting | ||||||||
| November 9, 2024 | 0006699112 | SURRY COUNTY, I-74 E AT US 52, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT BLKE |
1FVXGF000FLGJ7488 1B9TS61B2R1295125 |
NC MX1565 NC DC88398 |
| September 2, 2024 | 0006682060 | I40, NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor |
FRHT |
3ALXFB00XHDJB6821 |
NC MW2733 |
| August 2, 2024 | 0006672232 | CABARRUS COUNTY, NC 49, NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PITT |
2XPXD49X2GM307191 5JYCV4222GE162019 |
NC MM7591 NC AH91890 |
| July 24, 2024 | 0006669430 | I 40 EAST AT US 64, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PEERLESS |
2XPXD49X2GM307191 1PLE04828MPF63462 |
NC MM7591 NC AL23038 |
| April 27, 2024 | LAOU004562 | ROADSIDE, LA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FRHT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1FVXGF000FLGJ7488 3H6KF4320L3107493 |
NC NP6746 AL A143444 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| EVONIK | 1 | March 22, 2024 |
| EVONIK SUPERABSORBER LLC | 1 | December 12, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 24, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 1, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 7, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 31, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 5, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 17, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 20, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 8, 1987 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 8, 1987 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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