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CLEMS GARAGE INC
Stephens City, VA
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 60551 · MC 688165
Satisfactory
Active 17 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-688165 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Peninsula Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
27.8% OOS · 25 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 17 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 30.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- 25 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC688165
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAM0022129
THE PENINSULA INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy CPM0022129
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
60551
MC Number
MC-688165
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 20, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
August 28, 2009
Annual Mileage
480,525 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
5170 Main St Rt 11, Stephens City, VA 22655
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kimberly R. Clem
Officer 2
William D Clem
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
25
Driver Inspections
11
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate30.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (10.1pp higher)
27.8% of 18 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
66th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
9 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 23, 2024 | VA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 9, 2024 | VA | — | — | 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
VA8
MD7
NC5
DC1
PA1
Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~12
of 23 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
6
Tractor
3
Semi-trailer
2
Straight Truck
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Flatbed
1
Trailer (type not listed)
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Kenworth T480 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NK5LJ0X6RM326979 | 5 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMMLXNL301533 | 3 | — |
| 2021 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML6MH437971 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZP4EX6GJ124427 | 2 | 1 |
| Kw | Straight Truck | 2NK5LJOX6RM326979 | 2 | 2 |
| 2013 Ford F-650 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 3FRWF6FC5DV773415 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Freightliner 114SD | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHG3DV7FHGC6728 | 1 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML1NH334376 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMMLXKH406011 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Landoll Corporation 440B | Trailer (type not listed) · Class 8 | 1LH440VH1L1B28994 | 1 | — |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 Landoll Corporation | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1LH440WH7B1018106 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X0FJ434297 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD49X3FJ468251 | 1 | — |
| Fntn | Semi-trailer | 57JE53305N35A0453 | 1 | 1 |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57JM05102N35P2224 | 1 | — |
| Hino | Straight Truck | 5PVNJ8P0H4S51926 | 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 (25)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2026 | 7106001217 | MIDDLETOWN VA | III | 1 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LANDOLL CORPORATION |
1XKZD49X3FJ468251 1LH440WH7B1018106 |
VA 34886PZ VA 259248TM |
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| August 21, 2026 | 6164000668 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA | I | — | — | JAMES RIVER EQUIPMENT | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NK5LJ0X6RM326979 |
VA 51039P |
| July 13, 2026 | 2345C00727 | SYKESVILLE MD | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMMLXNL301533 |
VA 12652WT |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 16, 2026 | 6671000919 | HAYMARKET VA | III | 1 | — | JAMES RIVER EQUIPMENT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LANDOLL CORPORATION |
1XKZD49X3FJ468251 1LH440WH7B1018106 |
VA 34886PZ VA 259248TM |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| June 2, 2026 | 5985003833 | BLAND VA | II | 2 | — | JAMES RIVER EQUIPMENT | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML6MH437971 |
VA 12869WT |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| March 2, 2026 | 3095C00669 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | 4 | 1 | CLEMS GARAGE | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML6MH437971 |
VA 12869WT |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| January 14, 2026 | 0006839489 | I-40, NC | II | 1 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
KW |
2NK5LJOX6RM326979 |
VA 51039P |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| December 16, 2025 | 2048C00583 | FREDERICK MD | II | 2 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML1NH334376 |
MD UC29594 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 22, 2025 | 0006811793 | I-40 NEAR US-1, NC | III | 1 | — | VICKY SAWYER | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMMLXKH406011 |
VA UA23159 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| October 10, 2025 | 7155000920 | MIDDLETOWN VA | III | — | — | CLEMS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NK5LJ0X6RM326979 |
VA 51039P |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| JAMES RIVER EQUIPMENT | 4 | August 21, 2026 |
| VICKY SAWYER | 1 | October 22, 2025 |
| BURKE EQUIPMENT | 1 | October 8, 2025 |
| VIRGINIA TRACTOR | 1 | April 25, 2025 |
| CLEM GARAGE | 1 | August 21, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 28, 2009 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 23, 2013 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 23, 2013 | Cargo | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 27, 2026.
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