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KUSTOM CARRIERS INC
Abingdon, VA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
1 flag to review · 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 701193 · MC 324895
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 28 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-324895 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
28.1% OOS · 44 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
28.1% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended in an out-of-service order — higher than 81% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 28 yrs, 10 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 42.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- 44 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC324895
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT246103001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
701193
MC Number
MC-324895
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
January 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 12, 1997
Authority Granted
October 21, 1997
Annual Mileage
1,000,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
26403 Harrison Rd, Abingdon, VA 24210
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Bobby Barrett
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
28.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
32 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
42.9%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 81st percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
44
Driver Inspections
29
Vehicle Inspections
26
Total OOS Orders
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance64
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate42.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (22.2pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (44)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X4WN452677 | 0 | Clean |
| July 3, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | WESTERN ST · 5KJJABAV84PM20449 | 0 | Clean |
| June 30, 2026 | US | Level I — Full | WESTERN ST · 5KJJABAV84PM20449 | 0 | Clean |
| June 22, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X5XD478826 | 0 | Clean |
| June 12, 2026 | VA | Level II — Walk-Around | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X43N588013 | 1 | Passed |
| June 1, 2026 | KY | Level II — Walk-Around | WSTR · 5KJJABAV84PM20449 | 0 | Clean |
| June 1, 2026 | IA | Level I — Full | KENWAY CAM · 1XKWDB9X51J873432 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| April 23, 2026 | TX | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X2XD511149 | 6 | 1 OOS |
| April 21, 2026 | VA | Level III — Driver Only | WESTERN ST · 5KKXAM0097PX98632 | 0 | Clean |
| April 14, 2026 | LA | Level I — Full | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X2YN489987 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| March 19, 2026 | TX | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X5XD478826 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| March 13, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X43N588013 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 44 inspection records
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
17 of 21 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 32 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 32 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 32 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 32 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Steering Mechanism | Steering system components worn welded or missing | 6 | Out of service |
| February 19, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | 4 | Out of service |
| November 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle | 4 | Out of service |
| November 23, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad on a steering axle | 4 | Out of service |
| June 1, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes Out of Adjustment | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | 4 | Out of service |
| March 19, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | 4 | Out of service |
| January 8, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Other Vehicle Defect | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 3 | Out of service |
| April 23, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 0 | Out of service |
| January 8, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| April 14, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brake Out Of Service | Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | 0 | Out of service |
| February 19, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | 8 | Cited |
| August 11, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | 8 | Cited |
| November 5, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | 6 | Cited |
| September 23, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | 6 | Cited |
| September 2, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Incomplete/Wrong Log | Drivers record of duty status not current | 5 | Cited |
Showing the 15 most serious of 63 recorded violations
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 13, 2025 | TN | — | — | Yes | 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
TN15
TX8
VA7
KY5
WV3
GA1
and 5 more states
Fleet & Equipment (44)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~25
of 18 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~19
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
17
Flatbed
11
Dry Van
8
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X2XD511149 | 7 | 4 |
| 2006 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830361531484 | 4 | 1 |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24898A238601 | 4 | 1 |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X43N588013 | 4 | 1 |
| 2004 Western Star 4900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJABAV84PM20449 | 4 | 1 |
| Mckt | — | 5MAPA48248A014362 | 4 | — |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X5XD478826 | 3 | 1 |
| Western St | — | 5KKXAM0097PX98632 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y2827RK40942 | 2 | 2 |
| 2007 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y2877RM41249 | 2 | 2 |
Show all 44 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A204R009213 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A247R019019 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X06J139157 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X51J873432 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X51R867728 | 2 | 1 |
| 1995 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X7SR684946 | 2 | — |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X21D562092 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X2YN489987 | 2 | 1 |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X4WN452677 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X84N825524 | 2 | — |
| Dorsey Tra | — | 5JYDC5328GE087485 | 2 | — |
| Dorsey Tra | — | 5JYFC4828GE088308 | 2 | 1 |
| Mack Trail | — | 5MAPA4829AA015254 | 2 | 1 |
| Easu | — | 1E1H5Y280PRM15918 | 1 | — |
| 2004 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y2844RE34659 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 51 ft | 1GRDM0325DH716361 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5GL929268 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A284R010562 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A294R010571 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24879A735115 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531M7402915 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532EG921103 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532M7402907 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535M7402917 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537S6382513 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537S6443410 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538P7972902 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X21J860681 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X2YR836754 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X8WN449572 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X9SD356270 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X7ND323880 | 1 | — |
| Skyline | — | 5JJDF5326GE087475 | 1 | 1 |
| Dorsey Tra | — | 5JYDC532XGE088458 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 22, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 25, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 30, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 19, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 21, 1997 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 29, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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