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RAY PATTON
DBA: Ray Patton Trucking
Hillsville, VA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 645440 · MC 318145
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 20 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-318145 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 20 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC318145
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Sentry Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0120125002
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA867287896
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
645440
MC Number
MC-318145
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 17, 1996
Authority Reinstated
December 27, 2005
Annual Mileage
78,692 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Hillsville, VA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 31, 2025 | 0390000811 | WEST COLUMBIA SC | III | — | — | HOUSBY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XP5D29X7HD213682 1RND53A27HR039998 |
VA 65104PY VA 741425TL |
| October 7, 2025 | I5Z1912081 | MOHAWK TN | II | 2 | 1 | SUNTECKTTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XP5D29X7HD213682 1RND53A27HR039998 |
VA 65104PY VA 741425TL |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| June 12, 2024 | 0006657093 | SURRY COUNTY, I-77 NORTHBOUND, NC | III | — | — | IAA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
1FUPCSEB6SP687984 1RND53A27HR039998 |
VA 65104PY VA 741425TL |
| February 13, 2024 | V241316014 | IH 35 NORTHBOUND DEVINE, TX | II | 3 | 1 | RAY PATTON TRUCKING, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT REITNOUER INC |
1XP5D29X7HD213682 1RND53A27HR039998 |
VA 65104PY VA 741425TL |
| 396.3A1-PAW | OOSPitman Arm - welded / missing nuts | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HOUSBY | 1 | October 31, 2025 |
| SUNTECKTTS | 1 | October 7, 2025 |
| IAA | 1 | June 12, 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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC1
SC1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RND53A27HR039998 | 3 | 1 |
| 1987 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D29X7HD213682 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCSEB6SP687984 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| March 9, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 27, 2005 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 27, 2005 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| May 23, 2005 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 5, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY |
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancel · PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | |
| April 18, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57105
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