Horns Garage INC Safety Record

DOT# 338606 · Winston Salem, NC 27105 · 3367674660

B

Good safety record — scored 17/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/23/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 7/20 pts
Crash Rate 10/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Horns Garage INC (DOT# 338606) in Winston Salem, North Carolina has 29 inspections on record with 20 violations and a 6.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

29 Inspections
6.9% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
16 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 6.9%
Carrier: 6.9% (2 of 29) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 3.4%
Carrier: 3.4% (1 of 29) National: 6.4%
64% OOS rate better than 64% of carriers in North Carolina
16% crash rate better than 16% 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.

20 total violations across 29 inspections
3 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (15%)
Vehicle Maintenance
8
Unsafe Driving
9
Driver Fitness
2
Other
1

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 3 states: NC, SC, VA
Level 1: 8 (28%) Level 2: 10 (34%) Level 3: 11 (38%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/23/2026 NC 1 0 0
01/28/2026 NC 3 0 0
12/04/2025 NC 1 0 0
11/12/2025 NC 2 0 0
10/09/2025 NC 3 0 0
09/26/2025 NC 2 0 0
09/11/2025 NC 2 0 0
08/27/2025 NC 1 0 0
07/24/2025 VA 2 0 0
06/25/2025 NC 3 0 0
14-NOV-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
14-NOV-25 NC 0 0 0
01-APR-25 NC 0 0 0
01-APR-25 NC 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 MC364374
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Employers Mutual Casualty Co. $750 03/19/2023

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 16
Drivers 9
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 12/31/1988
MCS-150 Filed 20250122 0
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 526,195
Address 4153 North Patterson Avenue, Winston Salem, NC 27105