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TOLSON-TRANSPORTATION LLC
Hampton, VA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
3 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 2 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3580359 · MC 1209174
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-1209174 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
66.7% OOS · 6 inspections on record
Flags · 3
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1209174
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3580359
MC Number
MC-1209174
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
June 4, 2025
FMCSA Registration
March 3, 2021
Authority Reinstated
August 25, 2025
Annual Mileage
30,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
29 Cherry Acres Drive, Hampton, VA 23669
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Marshall Tolson
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsU.S. Mail
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
6 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
40.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 93rd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Inspection Records (6)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | MA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACWDTXHDJC8672 | 1 | 2 OOS |
| February 6, 2025 | NM | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACWDTXHDJC8672 | 0 | Clean |
| January 23, 2025 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACWDTXHDJC8672 | 1 | Passed |
| January 22, 2025 | PA | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACWDTXHDJC8672 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| January 3, 2025 | CT | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACWDTXHDJC8672 | 5 | 2 OOS |
| January 3, 2025 | CT | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACWDTXHDJC8672 | 2 | 3 OOS |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 6 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2025 | Controlled Substances/​Alcohol · Drugs | Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while under the influence or evidence of use within the past 24 hours. | 10 | Out of service |
| May 18, 2025 | Controlled Substances/​Alcohol · Drugs | Drugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession. | 10 | Out of service |
| January 3, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 6 | Out of service |
| January 3, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| January 3, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | 6 | Out of service |
| January 3, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | 6 | Out of service |
| January 22, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 5 | Out of service |
| May 18, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. | 7 | Cited |
| January 3, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| January 23, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
| January 3, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| January 22, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 4 | Cited |
| January 22, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| January 22, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| May 18, 2025 | Driver Fitness · Medical Certificate | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request but presents proof prior to com | 1 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 16 recorded violations
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CT2
MA1
NM1
NY1
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (1)
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
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWDTXHDJC8672 | 6 | 4 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 24, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 21, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
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