Red Baron Transportation LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3008672 · Gastonia, NC 28052 · 7045194181

B

Good safety record — scored 25/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 02/24/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 20/30 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, Red Baron Transportation LLC (DOT# 3008672) in Gastonia, North Carolina has 41 inspections on record with 47 violations and a 26.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

41 Inspections
26.8% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
36 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 26.8%
Carrier: 26.8% (11 of 41) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 2.4%
Carrier: 2.4% (1 of 41) National: 6.4%
29% OOS rate better than 29% of carriers in North Carolina
28% crash rate better than 28% 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.

47 total violations across 41 inspections
10 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (21%)
Vehicle Maintenance
18
Unsafe Driving
15
Hours of Service
8
Driver Fitness
1
Hazardous Materials
3
Other
2

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 8 states: IN, MD, MI, NC, NJ, OH, SC, US
Level 1: 6 (15%) Level 2: 13 (32%) Level 3: 22 (54%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
02/24/2026 OH 3 0 0
01/13/2026 IN 3 0 0
12/31/2025 OH 3 0 0
09/21/2025 OH 3 0 0
09/08/2025 IN 3 0 0
08/19/2025 SC 3 0 0
07/24/2025 NJ 1 2 0
07/18/2025 IN 3 0 0
06/27/2025 MD 2 0 0
06/10/2025 MD 2 0 0
14-MAR-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
14-MAR-24 IN 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 MC461846
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Zurich American Insurance Company $750 12/13/2023

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 36
Drivers 36
Fleet Size Mid-Size Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 05/17/2017
MCS-150 Filed 20260127 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 1,595,557
Address 900 Tulip Drive, Gastonia, NC 28052