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CARPENTER CO

5016 MONUMENT AVE · Richmond, VA 23230

Authorized: Property
(804) 359-0800 Tap to call
  • MC #199598
  • USDOT #121209 USDOT Active
  • 155
    Power Units
  • 139
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CARPENTER CO is a Richmond, VA freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for property in the state of Virginia. This company has 155 truck(s) in their fleet and 139 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-199598 and their USDOT number is 121209.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/03/2026 · last updated May 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/03/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 6,871,535 (2025)

Authority & Operations

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

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Chemicals

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Virginia — home base

Home base   Based in Richmond, Virginia. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

19 Severe Violations Updated May 31, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 6
    Tow
  • 7
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.88 14 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.12 9 Vehicle Maintenance 3.15 47 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.03 3

Inspection Summary

  • 212
    Total
  • 147
    Clean
  • 65
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 64 unique codes

Critical 17

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.51No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 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 Time1× SW 7
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier2× SW 3
  • 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.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
  • 395.22G-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
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 34

  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt5× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× 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 wear3× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
  • 393.47B-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on the same axle other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake1× SW 4
  • 393.47F-BBrake - Wedge type brake(s) out-of-adjustment1× SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19932× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19932× SW 3
  • 393.13C2-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× 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
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured3× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× SW 2
  • 393.203A-CBPCab and Body Parts - Door missing/broken1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 2

  • 391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× SW 2
  • 391.41A-MCPVIMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
CARPENTER CO
5016 MONUMENT AVE
RICHMOND, VA 23230
Mailing Address
CARPENTER CO
P O BOX 27205
RICHMOND, VA 23261

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