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BRAXTON RITCHIE BARGER
DBA: Braxton R Barger Grain Company
Salisbury, NC
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No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 720659 · MC 344252
Conditional
Active 17 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-344252 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Incline Casualty Company
Safety
Conditional
6 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 17 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC344252
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy NINC 013837
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
720659
MC Number
MC-344252
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 18, 1997
Authority Reinstated
July 27, 2009
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Salisbury, NC
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance34
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Crash History (3)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
3
Crashes
0
Fatalities
3
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | NC | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 6, 2024 | NC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| October 2, 2024 | NC | — | 2 | 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
KY1
NC1
SC1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY3SM017146 | 1 | — |
| Tra | Semi-trailer | 1PT01JAH816002746 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 25, 2026 | 1486000033 | AUGUSTA GA | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL CO., |
1M1PN4GY3SM017146 5HTSN4225A7T13520 |
NC VV8647 ME 5724615 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| September 22, 2026 | 0321003745 | LEXINGTON SC | II | 2 | 1 | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL CO., |
1M1PN4GY5VM021364 5HTSN4225A7T13520 |
NC VV8647 ME 5724615 |
| 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-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 2, 2026 | 0006911109 | OAKBORO NC | III | 2 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL |
1M1PN4GY5VM021364 5HTSN4225A7T13520 |
NC VV8647 GA TT64T71 |
| 392.5A2-OPER | OOSIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while o | Alcohol | ||||||||
| 392.5A3-POSS | OOSIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a CMV while the driver possesses wine or beer containing 0.5% or more ABV or distilled spirits in any dilutio | Alcohol Possession | ||||||||
| August 13, 2025 | 0006786846 | I 73 NB @ US HWY 158, NC | III | — | — | HALLWOOD ENTERPRISES INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK TRA |
1M1PN4GY3SM017146 1PT01JAH816002746 |
NC VV8647 NC AH24240 |
| April 3, 2024 | F320002228 | I-20 EB AIKEN COUNTY, SC | I | 35 | 9 | ACM GEORGIA LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW HEIL |
1XKWDB9X3VJ742165 5HTSN4225A7T13520 |
NC MN5116 GA TT64T71 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-LLEAK | OOSA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-LLEAK | OOSA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.3A1DSUJ | OOSUniversal Joint with Loose, Broken, or Missing Component, or Bearing Strap | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | OOSBrake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.43A | OOSNo/improper tractor protection valve | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | 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 | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2IN | State Insurance Violation | |||||||||
| 395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-LC | Brake - Leak from air chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.201A | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.203E | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| March 29, 2024 | CV40889387 | CADIZ, KY | II | 6 | 1 | BRAXTON RITCHIE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW DYNW |
1XKWDB9X5TJ695623 4U181AHX9V1X34106 |
NC MB6048 NC AK42869 |
| 383.23A2 | OOSOperating a CMV without a CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.45B | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| 393.11S | Side retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2DIM | Dimension Violation (Width / Height / Length) | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HALLWOOD ENTERPRISES INC | 1 | August 13, 2025 |
| ACM GEORGIA LLC | 1 | April 3, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 12, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 12, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 10, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 22, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 8, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 9, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 7, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 10, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 9, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 8, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 11, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 4, 2007 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| December 9, 1999 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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