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Freight Carrier/broker · West Warwick, RI

VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION CORP

Name: VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION CORP
Address: 141 JAMES P MURPHY INDUSTRIAL HIGHWAY, WEST WARWICK, RI, 02893, US
Telephone: (401) 821-2900

141 JAMES P MURPHY INDUSTRIAL HIGHWAY · West Warwick, RI 02893

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #258963
USDOT #643760 USDOT Active

560
Power Units
535
Drivers
Carrier/broker
Entity Type

About this carrier

VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION CORP is a West Warwick, RI freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Rhode Island. This company has 560 truck(s) in their fleet and 535 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-258963 and their USDOT number is 643760.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/07/2026 · last updated Jul 1, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/07/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 40,448,021 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Motor Vehicles

Safety Record

54 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
15
Injury
22
Tow
37
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.12 67 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.17 34 Vehicle Maintenance 2.27 66 Drugs / Alcohol 0 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.04 3

Inspection Summary

423
Total
272
Clean
151
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 79 unique codes

Critical 21

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting1× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS15× OOS×15 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV2× OOS×2 SW 7
393.128B-CLWVLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.4× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on4× OOS×4 SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.11A1-LRLMWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.75G-TFWETLTires - Front, weight carried exceeds tire load limit7× OOS×7 SW 3
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
392.5A3-IDUIIntoxicating - No driver shall be on duty or operate a commercial motor vehicle while the driver possesses an intoxicating beverage, regardless of its alcohol content1× SW 3
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured2× OOS×2 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 12

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV8× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.1× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other10× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely2× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation22× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway5× SW 1

Hours of Service 18

395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time5× SW 7
395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.14× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner7× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids2× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.2× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official2× SW 1
395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device1× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.1× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× SW 1
395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 27

393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative2× SW 6
393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9B-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.2× SW 1
393.87A-FPLRFlag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet.1× SW 1
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.104(a)Inadequate/damaged securement device/system1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION CORP
141 JAMES P MURPHY INDUSTRIAL HIGHWAY
WEST WARWICK, RI 02893

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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VIRGINIA TRANSPORTATION CORP

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 79 unique codes

Critical 21

Unsafe Driving 12

Hours of Service 18

Vehicle Maintenance 27

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Location on Map

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