FMCSA Carrier Profile
ROBERT L & RICHARD L NEWTON
DBA: R L Newton Transport
Astatula, FL
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 5 months
Authority
Active
Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
0th pct · 1 inspection on record
Flags · 1
Recently Reinstated Authority
Authority reinstated February 17, 2026 — less than 6 months of continuous operating history.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 months
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Operating Authority
MC227528
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN380601
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
302197
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
February 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 22, 1987
Authority Reinstated
February 17, 2026
Annual Mileage
49,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Astatula, FL
Email
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Safety Percentile
0th percentile
vs. peer carriers
✓ Below FMCSA alert threshold (65th pct) · lower percentile = fewer violations than peers · source: FMCSA SMS
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
Total OOS Orders
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 11, 2025 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWDR9X1PS612892 | 1 | Passed |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN1
Equipment on Record (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1UYVS2534BM124915 | Utility | 1 | — |
| 1XKWDR9X1PS612892 | Kenworth | 1 | — |
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 17, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| July 2, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 7, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 26, 1996 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 14, 1994 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 13, 1991 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending | |
| July 12, 1999 | COMMON | On Record |
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