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HORTON'S PRODUCE INC
Hillsville, VA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 953668 · MC 220427
No Safety Rating
Active 17 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-220427 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Selective Insurance Company Of The Southeast
Safety
Not Rated
37.5% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 17 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC220427
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF THE SOUTHEAST
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy S 2374981
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
953668
MC Number
MC-220427
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 11, 2001
Authority Granted
October 21, 2008
Annual Mileage
477,564 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
44 Winding Ridge Road, Hillsville, VA 24343
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Blake Horton
Cargo Types
General FreightFresh Produce
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
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
37.5% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
70th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WV5
NC3
VA2
MD1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
4
Tractor
4
Truck
2
Straight Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 6 | 2NKHHM6X8NM482572 | 4 | 2 |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0624HE701316 | 3 | 1 |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX4D820590 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFE7SHVX9532 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B7NL332795 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Straight Truck | 1NPXGGGG50D352059 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534GM502402 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539CM279719 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X63N593973 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X95N872109 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X2ND802042 | 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 (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2026 | 0006886874 | ELKIN NC | II | 4 | 2 | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X8NM482572 |
VA UA76904 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.11B1-A | OOSAge - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce | General Driver Qualification | ||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||
| May 28, 2026 | PSC1351153 | GHENT WV | II | 3 | 1 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X8NM482572 |
VA UA76904 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| March 24, 2026 | PSC1630132 | BLUEFIELD WV | II | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFE7SHVX9532 |
VA UC36851 |
| March 12, 2026 | 2203C01072 | HAGERSTOWN MD | II | 3 | — | RICE FRUIT CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1XP5DB9X95N872109 1GRAA0624HE701316 |
VA 17640PZ VA 261380TM |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 24, 2026 | 0006850664 | HERTFORD WEIGH STATION, HWY 17, NC | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
PTRB GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NPXGGGG50D352059 1GRAA0624HE701316 |
VA 11011PZ VA 261380TM |
| August 18, 2025 | 6226003584 | FANCY GAP VA | III | — | — | HORTON'S PRODUCE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPXD49X2ND802042 1JJV532B7NL332795 |
VA 77942P VA 172699TM |
| August 11, 2025 | PSC1570258 | UNION WV | III | — | — | HORTON'S PRODUCE | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X8NM482572 |
VA UA76904 |
| May 21, 2025 | 0006759293 | MT. AIRY WEIGH STATION S, NC | II | 1 | 1 | HORTON'S PRODUCE INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X63N593973 1UYVS2539CM279719 |
VA 90977PY VA 707765TL |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| August 21, 2024 | 6394000283 | TAZEWELL VA | III | — | — | HORTONS PRODUCE, INC | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHM6X8NM482572 |
VA UA76904 |
| June 24, 2024 | PSC0560235 | BECKLEY WV | III | 1 | — | FULLER TOMATO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9XX4D820590 1UYVS2534GM502402 |
VA 75461PY VA 29666TM |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FULLER TOMATO | 2 | June 24, 2024 |
| RICE FRUIT CO | 1 | March 12, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 24, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 18, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 24, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 17, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 24, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 18, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 25, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 21, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 24, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 1, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 4, 2026.
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