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J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY

1801 COXENDALE RD · Chester, VA 23836

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  • MC #179992
  • USDOT #270972 USDOT Active
  • 150
    Power Units
  • 139
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY is a Chester, VA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Virginia. This company has 150 truck(s) in their fleet and 139 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-179992 and their USDOT number is 270972.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/04/2026 · last updated Aug 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/04/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,916,246 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Intermodal Containers
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Virginia — 70 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 14 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 14 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: VA (70), NC (14), MD (1). Home base: Chester, Virginia.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated Sep 5, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 5
    Injury
  • 11
    Tow
  • 16
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.16 5 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.03 1 Vehicle Maintenance 1.8 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 85
    Total
  • 72
    Clean
  • 13
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 13 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.11A1-LRLMWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address
J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY
1801 COXENDALE RD
CHESTER, VA 23836
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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