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LEIGHTON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC

3009 BALLARD AVE BLDG C · Portsmouth, VA 23701

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #744920
  • USDOT #2139019 USDOT Active
  • 25
    Power Units
  • 19
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

LEIGHTON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC is a Portsmouth, VA freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Virginia. This company has 25 truck(s) in their fleet and 19 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-744920 and their USDOT number is 2139019.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/17/2025 · last updated Sep 9, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/17/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,340,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Intermodal Containers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Virginia — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 8 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 8 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: VA (29), MD (8), NC (2). Home base: Portsmouth, Virginia.

Safety Record

13 Severe Violations Updated Oct 21, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.65 9 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.74 3 Vehicle Maintenance 10.64 21 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.14 1

Inspection Summary

  • 39
    Total
  • 11
    Clean
  • 28
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 49 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving1× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
  • 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
  • 391.11B5-LNCDLNVLLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)2× OOS×2 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination3× OOS×3 SW 0

Hours of Service 5

  • 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 Time2× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× 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
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 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.1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed 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, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 30

  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing2× SW 6
  • 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations1× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19986× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear5× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt5× SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BLTBDDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 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.1× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative4× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored3× SW 1
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
LEIGHTON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
3009 BALLARD AVE BLDG C
PORTSMOUTH, VA 23701
Mailing Address
LEIGHTON TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
3009 BALLARD AVE BLDG C
PORTHSMOUTH, VA 23701

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