Port City Transportation Safety Record

DOT# 223391 · Wilmington, NC 28401 · 9103439831

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/18/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Port City Transportation (DOT# 223391) in Wilmington, North Carolina has 132 inspections on record with 150 violations and a 19.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.

132 Inspections
19.7% Vehicle OOS Rate
4 Crashes
80 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 19.7%
Carrier: 19.7% (26 of 132) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.5%
Carrier: 1.5% (2 of 132) National: 6.4%
40% OOS rate better than 40% of carriers in North Carolina
26% crash rate better than 26% of carriers in North Carolina

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

150 total violations across 132 inspections
30 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)
Vehicle Maintenance
93
Unsafe Driving
38
Hours of Service
15
Driver Fitness
1
Other
3

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 13 states
Level 1: 19 (14%) Level 2: 44 (33%) Level 3: 69 (52%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/18/2026 NC 3 0 0
03/17/2026 AL 2 0 0
03/07/2026 SC 3 0 0
03/03/2026 GA 3 0 0
02/17/2026 SC 3 0 0
02/16/2026 FL 3 0 0
02/09/2026 NC 3 0 0
01/29/2026 NC 3 0 0
01/28/2026 SC 3 0 0
01/22/2026 SC 3 0 0
21-NOV-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
21-NOV-25 FL 0 0 0
11-NOV-24 TN 0 0 0
07-JUL-25 VA 0 0 0
02-DEC-25 KS 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC174301
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority Inactive
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Spinnaker Insurance Company $1,000 06/01/2024

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 80
Drivers 80
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 09/29/1982
MCS-150 Filed 20250128 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 4,890,000
Address 1901 Burnett Blvd, Wilmington, NC 28401