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B & L TRUCKING INC BRISTOL TN-VA
Bristol, VA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3470561 · MC 1135828
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1135828 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1135828
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Northland Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN405452
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3470561
MC Number
MC-1135828
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 14, 2020
Authority Granted
September 8, 2020
Annual Mileage
80,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
20761 Federal Rd, Bristol, VA 24202
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Bill Walker
Officer 2
Lori Walker
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
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 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2025 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC2
TN2
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB8X1RN354535 | 5 | 1 |
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25376U842514 | 4 | 1 |
| Trim | Semi-trailer | 1PT01JAH3W6000698 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2026 | 0390000889 | CHAPIN SC | II | 2 | — | SANDOVAL WHOLESALE INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB8X1RN354535 1UYVS25376U842514 |
VA 34389PZ VA 879541TL |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| October 9, 2025 | 6226003641 | FANCY GAP VA | III | — | — | BOTTOMLEY EVERGREENS & FARMS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB8X1RN354535 1UYVS25376U842514 |
VA 34389PZ VA 879541TL |
| July 1, 2025 | I031C70075 | GORDONSVILLE TN | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB8X1RN354535 1UYVS25376U842514 |
VA 34389PZ VA 879541TL |
| December 16, 2024 | 0349002414 | BLACKVILLE SC | III | — | — | HOLLER AND GREEN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRIM |
1XP5DB8X1RN354535 1PT01JAH3W6000698 |
VA 34389PZ NC AE18260 |
| October 2, 2024 | I035D40565 | MOHAWK TN | I | 1 | 1 | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB8X1RN354535 1UYVS25376U842514 |
VA 34389PZ VA 879541TL |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SANDOVAL WHOLESALE INC. | 1 | January 22, 2026 |
| BOTTOMLEY EVERGREENS & FARMS INC | 1 | October 9, 2025 |
| HOLLER AND GREEN | 1 | December 16, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 8, 2020 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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