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Carrier profile · USDOT 270972 · MC-179992 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
J R Tharpe Trucking Company Inc
DBA J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY
150 power unitsavg 5 yrRegional · 3 statesCHESTER, VA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-179992 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
150Power units
57 observed · MCS-150
15Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.0Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 21, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 40 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1986.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 205 inspections.
USDOT registration4040 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo7.4%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal33
15 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
40 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY INC (USDOT 270972) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Apr 1, 2014 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 7.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 84 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 27 vehicle-level and 84 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 3 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 150 power units and 139 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 4, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Aug 26, 2009 in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY INC's USDOT number?
J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY INC's USDOT number is 270972, and its motor carrier number is MC-179992.
Is J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 21, 2026, J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY INC's safety record?
J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY INC has a 7.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 205 roadside inspections, with 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY INC's fleet?
J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY INC operates 150 power units and 139 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY INC based?
J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY INC is based in CHESTER, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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