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BARRON TRUCKING LLC
DBA: James F Barron Trucking
Somerset, PA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 84909 · MC 196026
Satisfactory
Active 15 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-196026 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Rockwood Casualty Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
14.3% OOS · 53 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 15 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 53 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC196026
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ROCKWOOD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy TP 17344
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
84909
MC Number
MC-196026
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 28, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Reinstated
June 8, 2011
Annual Mileage
1,119,300 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Somerset, PA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentGrain/FeedCoal/CokeGarbage/RefuseWater/WellOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
53
Driver Inspections
42
Vehicle Inspections
15
Out-of-Service Violations
22
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance66
Unsafe Driving18
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
14.3% of 42 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
43rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
10 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
13 of 43 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 43 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 43 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 43 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
0
Injuries
3
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2026 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| January 21, 2026 | PA | — | — | Yes | Blowing Sand Soil Dirt Or Snow · Daylight · Snow |
| October 30, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dawn · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA49
FL1
Fleet & Equipment (28)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~28
of 26 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Straight Truck
15
Truck
12
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL40X3LD686065 | 5 | — |
| Wstr | Straight Truck | 5KKXAC004BPBB8007 | 5 | — |
| Peterbilt | Straight Truck | 1NPXL40X5BD113858 | 4 | 1 |
| Western St | Straight Truck | 5KKXAC002CPBB8010 | 3 | 1 |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NP5LB0X55N863563 | 2 | 2 |
| 2011 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL40X1BD113857 | 2 | 1 |
| 2011 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKMABDR4BPAZ6410 | 2 | — |
| Western St | Straight Truck | 5KKXAC004CPBB8011 | 2 | — |
| Western St | Straight Truck | SW130832PA0000000 | 2 | — |
| Western St | Straight Truck | SW130841PA0000000 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 28 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western St | Straight Truck | 0000000SW129933PA | 1 | — |
| 2006 International SF647 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTWYAHR86J236915 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Mack GU (Granite) | Truck · Class 7 | 1M2AX34BXFM010156 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Kenworth W9 Series | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1NKWL40X0DJ359577 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Peterbilt 379 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NP5LB0X5XN507052 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Peterbilt 357 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPALB0X73N596261 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL40X1LD686064 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 389 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPXL40X8BD113855 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 335 | Truck · Class 6 | 2NPLHD6X56M631414 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Western Star 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHAECK44PN44300 | 1 | 1 |
| Wstr | Straight Truck | 5KKXAC008BPAY0771 | 1 | — |
| Wstr | Straight Truck | 5KKXAC008FPGE2072 | 1 | — |
| Western St | Straight Truck | 5KKXAC00XCPBB8014 | 1 | — |
| Wstr | Straight Truck | 5KKXAF001BPAV9034 | 1 | — |
| Peterbilt | Straight Truck | SW119926PA0000000 | 1 | — |
| Wstr | Straight Truck | SW129933PA0000000 | 1 | — |
| Western St | Straight Truck | SW130733PA | 1 | — |
| Western St | Straight Truck | SW130985PA0000000 | 1 | 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 (53)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | E910626458 | JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP PA | II | 3 | — | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NP5X4EX05N849739 |
PA ZXX9649 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| August 21, 2026 | A615623328 | JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP PA | III | 4 | — | BARRON TRUCKING LLC | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKWL40X0DJ359577 |
PA ZVA2131 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | M786000232 | DONORA PA | II | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NP5LB0X55N863563 |
PA ZXX3543 |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| July 20, 2026 | A602620182 | JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP PA | II | 4 | — | BARRON TRUCKING LLC | Straight Truck |
WESTERN ST |
SW130832PA0000000 |
PA ZLX8568 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 18, 2026 | A139616913 | NEW STANTON BORO PA | I | 7 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN ST |
SW130985PA0000000 |
PA ZYP8240 |
| 396.5B-HWSL | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| May 19, 2026 | A602613940 | JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP PA | II | 4 | — | BARRON TRUCKING | Straight Truck |
WESTERN ST |
5KKXAC002CPBB8010 |
PA ZPM6619 |
| 392.22A-D | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | A602613225 | SOMERSET TOWNSHIP PA | III | — | — | BARRON TRUCKING | Straight Truck |
PETERBILT |
1NPXL40X3LD686065 |
PA VCJ7474 |
| May 12, 2026 | XL00107580 | ANTIS TWP PA | III | — | — | CLEVELAND BROTHERS | Straight Truck |
MACK |
1M2AX34BXFM010156 |
PA ZPC9270 |
| April 28, 2026 | A602611812 | JEFFERSON TOWNSHIP PA | III | 1 | — | BARRON TRUCKING | Straight Truck |
WESTERN ST |
5KKXAC004CPBB8011 |
PA ZLG3776 |
| 392.22A-D | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| April 21, 2026 | A131611132 | DONEGAL TOWNSHIP PA | III | 1 | — | BARRON TRUCKING LLC | Straight Truck |
WESTERN ST |
0000000SW129933PA |
PA ZRG9763 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LCT | 6 | June 24, 2025 |
| CLEVELAND BROTHERS | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| BARRON YRUCKING | 1 | April 13, 2026 |
| CLEVELAND BROTHERS EQUIP | 1 | January 16, 2026 |
| CORSA | 1 | March 11, 2025 |
| PBS | 1 | September 26, 2024 |
| CAMBRIA | 1 | April 23, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 2, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 4, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 4, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 8, 2011 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 21, 2001 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| October 16, 1996 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 13, 1994 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 1, 1993 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 22, 1991 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 4, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 31, 2001 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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