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DAVID ANDREW RATCHFORD
DBA: Andy Ratchford Tractor Repair
Gastonia, NC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 459426 · MC 571144
Active
Authority Active
Conditional
Active 15 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-571144 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Conditional
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 15 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC571144
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 4733509101
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
459426
MC Number
MC-571144
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
April 29, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 26, 1991
Authority Reinstated
July 28, 2011
Annual Mileage
2,570 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Gastonia, NC
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
Inspection Records (1)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2025 | SC | Level I — Full | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUYDXYB0KH365037 | 3 | Passed |
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Cited |
| February 25, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | Cited |
| February 25, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SC1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDXYB0KH365037 | 1 | — |
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 22, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 28, 2011 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 24, 2010 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 13, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 23, 2009 | COMMON | On Record |
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