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TRI-STATE TIMBER TRANSPORT LLC
Willard, NC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4029346 · MC 1521878
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 2023
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1521878 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Incline Casualty Company
Safety
Not Rated
11.1% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 2 mo, reinstated after a revocation effective August 26, 2024; first granted March 10, 2023 (3 yrs, 8 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1521878
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Incline Casualty Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy NINC 011540
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4029346
MC Number
MC-1521878
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 16, 2023
Authority First Granted
March 10, 2023
Authority Reinstated
After August 26, 2024
Annual Mileage
147,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
201 Bear Den Drive, Willard, NC 28478
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Ryan Norris
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance9
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
11.1% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
26th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
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
3 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2026 | NC | — | 1 | 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
NC11
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Grain / Hopper
2
Semi-trailer
2
Tractor
2
Full Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X6NR485032 | 7 | 1 |
| Mcln | Semi-trailer | 1M9FT4227MA776145 | 3 | — |
| Ot | Semi-trailer | 48ZGC45202W002703 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X67J166896 | 2 | — |
| Mcln | Full Trailer | 1M9FT4221MA776223 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Peerless | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 1PLE0452XVPA22967 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Dorsey | Grain / Hopper · 45 ft | 7KYCW4521NED32595 | 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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 4, 2026 | 0006911856 | HARRELLS NC | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH PEERLESS |
1XKWDB9X67J166896 1PLE0452XVPA22967 |
NC TE3424 NC AM73080 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 13, 2026 | 0006904923 | HAMLET NC | II | — | — | TRI STATE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH — |
1XKWD49X6NR485032 48ZGC45202W002703 |
NC TD6752 NC DE11437 |
| July 27, 2026 | 0006899007 | MAXTON NC | II | 4 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH — |
1XKWD49X6NR485032 48ZGC45202W002703 |
NC TD6752 NC DE11437 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 31, 2026 | 0006861164 | SR-2018 ( CARL FREEMAN RD ), NC | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH OT |
1XKWD49X6NR485032 48ZGC45202W002703 |
NC TD6752 NC DE11437 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| January 13, 2026 | 0006838364 | US701 CLARKTON, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MCLN |
1XKWD49X6NR485032 1M9FT4227MA776145 |
NC TD6752 ME 5215871 |
| December 10, 2025 | 0006828108 | US701B @ NC211, NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MCLN |
1XKWD49X6NR485032 1M9FT4227MA776145 |
NC TD6752 ME 5215871 |
| September 24, 2025 | 0006801202 | NC87 NEAR US701, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DORSEY |
1XKWDB9X67J166896 7KYCW4521NED32595 |
NC TE3424 ME 5395087 |
| April 2, 2025 | 0006744597 | US 74 @ SR 1436, NC | II | 1 | — | TRI STATE | Truck Tractor Trailer |
KENWORTH MCLN |
1XKWD49X6NR485032 1M9FT4221MA776223 |
NC TD6752 ME 5215872 |
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| December 13, 2024 | 0006708478 | NC87 @ AIRPORT RD, NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MCLN |
1XKWD49X6NR485032 1M9FT4227MA776145 |
NC TD6752 ME 5215871 |
| April 16, 2024 | 0006640172 | 87, NC | III | 2 | — | LOGGER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH DORSEY |
1XKWDB9X67J166896 7KYCW4521NED32595 |
NC TE3424 ME 5395087 |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LOGGER | 1 | April 16, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 26, 2024 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 4, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 5, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 10, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| COMMON | On Record | |
| COMMON | On Record |
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