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JOSEPH DAVID WALTON
DBA: Walton Trucking
Stilesville, IN
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 548675 · MC 420219
No Safety Rating
Active 14 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-420219 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Northland Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 14 yrs, 6 mo
- 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
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC420219
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy WN380050
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
548675
MC Number
MC-420219
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 26, 1994
Authority Reinstated
March 27, 2012
Annual Mileage
150,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Stilesville, IN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
8
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
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
0.0% of 7 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th 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 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 7 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 7 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 7 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 7 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2025 | KY | — | — | 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
TN4
GA1
IA1
IN1
MD1
NC1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
5
Hotshot
3
Semi-trailer
2
Equipment Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Cmi | Hotshot · 30 ft | 4MJFG3029LE076847 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT2SEC45332 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT3NEF02647 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT4KEE63689 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL3RG393645 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 3 | 1GC4KZC87DF102819 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Cmi | Hotshot · 29 ft | 4MJFG2929GE066709 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Gator Made Gator Made Inc. | Hotshot · 35 ft | 4Z1GF352XJS038461 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Load Trail | Equipment Trailer · 30 ft | 4ZEGE3020S1350806 | 1 | — |
| Hullco | Semi-trailer | 50JGT4028LB013406 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asm | Semi-trailer | MVIN62806IND | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 25, 2026 | I3A1400095 | LIVINGSTON TN | I | — | — | BACK YARD DELIGHTS | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM LOAD TRAIL |
3C63RRGL3RG393645 4ZEGE3020S1350806 |
TN H442839 TN 739647T |
| August 28, 2025 | 1353000629 | RINGGOLD GA | I | — | — | SUN POOLS INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD CMI |
1FT8W3DT2SEC45332 4MJFG3029LE076847 |
IN TK2910XI IN TR603YYB |
| August 18, 2025 | 0313C00320 | FLINTSTONE MD | II | — | — | SAME | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD ASM |
1FT8W3DT4KEE63689 MVIN62806IND |
IN TK270NOO IN TR422KSD |
| July 21, 2025 | 000P13X605 | 44 - JCT HWY 71/20 EARLY, IA | I | — | — | RANCO | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD CMI |
1FT8W3DT4KEE63689 4MJFG2929GE066709 |
IN TK270N00 IN TR339YAA |
| July 14, 2025 | 7310002120 | BUNKER HILL IN | III | 1 | — | INDIANA GRATINGS, INC. | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD CMI |
1FT8W3DT2SEC45332 4MJFG3029LE076847 |
IN 1741740 IN TR603YYB |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| April 23, 2025 | I034N10898 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | — | — | SUN POOLS INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD CMI |
1FT8W3DT3NEF02647 4MJFG3029LE076847 |
IN TK9020IR IN TR603YYB |
| March 19, 2025 | I035E30056 | DANDRIDGE TN | III | 2 | — | SUN POOLS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM HULLCO |
3C63RRGL3RG393645 50JGT4028LB013406 |
TN H442839 KY 941947 |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| July 22, 2024 | I034H90010 | CLARKSVILLE TN | III | — | — | SHENANGO | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD CMI |
1FT8W3DT3NEF02647 4MJFG3029LE076847 |
IL TK902OIR IN TR603YYB |
| April 30, 2024 | 0006643765 | MM 133, NC | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET GATOR MADE |
1GC4KZC87DF102819 4Z1GF352XJS038461 |
TN H442839 TN U792858 |
| January 9, 2024 | I031J90084 | KNOX COUNTY SCALES WB, TN | I | — | — | NONE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD GATOR MADE |
1FT8W3DT7PEC15878 4Z1GF352XJS038461 |
UK H442839 UK U792858 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SUN POOLS | 4 | August 28, 2025 |
| BACK YARD DELIGHTS | 1 | February 25, 2026 |
| RANCO | 1 | July 21, 2025 |
| INDIANA GRATINGS, INC. | 1 | July 14, 2025 |
| SHENANGO | 1 | July 22, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 18, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 21, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 24, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 24, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 9, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 21, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 24, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 21, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 24, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 21, 2012 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| October 26, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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