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O A NEWTON & SON CO
DBA: O A Newton
Bridgeville, DE
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 64881
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
12.5% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
64881
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
February 27, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
16356 Sussex Hwy, Bridgeville, DE 19933
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Rob Rider
Cargo Types
Metal/Sheet SteelMachinery/Large ObjectsGrain/FeedOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
12.5% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
8 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
20.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 29th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 4, 2026 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | INTERNATIO · 1HTMMAALXEH467457 | 1 | Passed |
| January 6, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4WC9EH5KN219843 | 0 | Clean |
| October 7, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLVO · 4V4WC9EH5KN219843 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| August 6, 2025 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJGEDR4HLJB1414 | 0 | Clean |
| May 18, 2025 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | VOLVO · 4V4WC9EH5KN219843 | 2 | Passed |
| December 15, 2024 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4WC9EH5KN219843 | 0 | Clean |
| December 4, 2024 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 1HTMMAALXEH467457 | 1 | Passed |
| November 19, 2024 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4WC9EH5KN219843 | 1 | Passed |
| April 11, 2024 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 0 | Clean |
| March 13, 2024 | MD | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 1 | 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
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| November 19, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | 10 | Cited |
| May 18, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | 7 | Cited |
| December 4, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | Cited |
| May 18, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | Cited |
| June 4, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MD7
NC2
IN1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
2
Flatbed
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH5KN219843 | 5 | 1 |
| 2014 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMAALXEH467457 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536FG312114 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Dorsey | Flatbed · 53 ft | 7KYDF5327NED32288 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR4HLJB1414 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 28 ft | 1GRAA5614AD437563 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 28 ft | 1GRAA5641AD437563 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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