FMCSA Carrier Profile
FORWARD DIRECTION LLC
DBA: Barr Transport Services
Elverson, PA
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs
Authority
Active
MC-1645061 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
27.3% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC1645061
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
AGENCY INSURANCE COMPANY OF MARYLAND, INC
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA 0064479
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4245960
MC Number
MC-1645061
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
January 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 27, 2024
Authority Granted
August 5, 2024
Annual Mileage
92,400 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
28 Woods Rd, Elverson, PA 19520
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Douglas Barr
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Out-of-Service Rate
27.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
30.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 65th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
10
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | NC | Level I — Full | GM · 1GT42XC88GF146630 | 0 | Clean |
| June 3, 2026 | VA | Level II — Walk-Around | GMC · 1GT42XC88GF146630 | 5 | 2 OOS |
| June 1, 2026 | NJ | Level I — Full | GMC · 1GT42XC88GF146630 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| May 14, 2026 | PA | Level I — Full | GENERAL MT · 1GT42XC88GF146630 | 0 | Clean |
| February 5, 2026 | NC | Level I — Full | GM · 1GT42XC88GF146630 | 0 | Clean |
| December 17, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | GMC · 1GT49LEY3MF100944 | 0 | Clean |
| November 5, 2025 | VA | Level I — Full | GMC · 1GT49LEY3MF100944 | 0 | Clean |
| August 25, 2025 | PA | Level I — Full | GMC · 1GT42XC88GF146630 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| June 18, 2025 | PA | Level I — Full | GMC · 1GT42XC88GF146630 | 2 | Passed |
| May 20, 2025 | VT | Level I — Full | GMC · 1GT42XC88GF146630 | 0 | Clean |
| April 9, 2025 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | GMC · 1GT42XC88GF146630 | 2 | Passed |
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA4
NC2
VA2
NJ1
NY1
VT1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
2
Hotshot
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Gmc Sierra | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GT42XC88GF146630 | 9 | 3 |
| 2025 Lamar Trailers | Hotshot · 40 ft | 5RVBF4027SP138957 | 6 | 2 |
| Lama | — | 5RVFS3021RP130094 | 4 | 1 |
| 2021 Gmc Sierra | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GT49LEY3MF100944 | 2 | — |
| Lama | — | 5RBF4027SP138957 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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