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ROY A NORTON
DBA: R A Norton&son
Woodford, VA
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Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 25.0% of 8 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 538394 · MC 201294
Satisfactory
Active 17 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 1991
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-201294 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
22.2% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 25.0% of 8 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 87% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 17 yrs, 3 mo, reinstated after a revocation effective July 13, 2009; first granted November 19, 1991 (34 yrs, 11 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC201294
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0288252001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
538394
MC Number
MC-201294
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 27, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 30, 1993
Authority First Granted
November 19, 1991
Authority Reinstated
After July 13, 2009
Annual Mileage
259,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
14144 U S Route 1, Woodford, VA 22580
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Roy A. Norton
Officer 2
Donna Norton
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
22.2% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
53rd 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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
4 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2025 | MD | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI3
SC2
IN1
NC1
OH1
VA1
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Dry Van
4
Dump
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0FD203491 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9622HW111209 | 3 | 1 |
| 2015 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 40 ft | 1E1D2U286FR051869 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2481YM309901 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6FD203379 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA9626GW704361 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA9628KW145548 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5FD203728 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9FD203795 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9FD203831 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | 0385002000 | LYNCHBURG SC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XPBD49X0FD203491 1E1D2U286FR051869 |
VA 40179PZ ME 234399F |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| May 6, 2026 | 0248009389 | LATTA SC | III | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XPBD49X0FD203491 1E1D2U286FR051869 |
VA 40179PZ ME 234399F |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| January 13, 2026 | 3228001202 | PETERSBURG OH | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X0FD203491 1UYVS2481YM309901 |
VA 40179PZ ME 253435A |
| December 16, 2025 | 7433001433 | THE PLAINS VA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XPBD49X6FD203379 1UYVS2481YM309901 |
VA 35595PZ ME 253435A |
| September 30, 2025 | WALKB03766 | GRASS LAKE SCALE W/B, MI | II | 2 | — | WALTHER FARMS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X9FD203831 1GRAA9626GW704361 |
VA 40178PZ ME 2683411 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| September 6, 2025 | 9571001909 | ANGOLA IN | III | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X9FD203795 1GRAA9622HW111209 |
VA 69331P ME 5412715 |
| 395.8K2-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| June 19, 2025 | 0006767527 | HERTFORD WEIGH STATION, HWY 17, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X6FD203379 1GRAA9628KW145548 |
VA 35595PZ ME 5435218 |
| May 1, 2025 | BEAMW04296 | I75 N @ BUSCH, MI | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X5FD203728 1GRAA9622HW111209 |
VA 31593PZ ME 5412715 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 21, 2025 | BEAMW04276 | I75 N @ ENFORCEMENT SITE, MI | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X0FD203491 1GRAA9622HW111209 |
VA 40179PZ ME 5412715 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| February 7, 2024 | 0006619919 | LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION, I-95,, NC | III | 1 | 1 | TYSON | Truck Tractor Trailer |
PETERBILT UTIT |
1XPBD49X9FD203795 — |
VA 69331P ME 2683411 |
| 395.8E | OOSFalse report of drivers record of duty status | False Log | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| WALTHER FARMS | 1 | September 30, 2025 |
| TYSON | 1 | February 7, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 22, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 19, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 14, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 17, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 12, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 16, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 21, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 19, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 13, 2009 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| January 16, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 14, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| June 8, 2009 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 30, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
| December 18, 2006 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 10, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 12, 2001 | COMMON | On Record |
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