Dunston Trucking LLC Safety Record

DOT# 3487944 · Suffolk, VA 23434 · 7477455480

B

Good safety record — scored 29/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 03/26/2026

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

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Dunston Trucking LLC (DOT# 3487944) in Suffolk, Virginia has 22 inspections on record with 23 violations and a 13.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

22 Inspections
13.6% Vehicle OOS Rate
1 Crashes
25 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 13.6%
Carrier: 13.6% (3 of 22) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 9.1%
Carrier: 9.1% (2 of 22) National: 6.4%
53% OOS rate better than 53% of carriers in Virginia
31% crash rate better than 31% of carriers in Virginia

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.

23 total violations across 22 inspections
5 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (22%)
Vehicle Maintenance
13
Unsafe Driving
5
Hours of Service
3
Driver Fitness
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 19 states
Level 1: 3 (14%) Level 2: 8 (36%) Level 3: 11 (50%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/26/2026 OK 3 0 0
03/18/2026 NM 2 0 0
03/16/2026 VA 1 0 0
03/16/2026 TX 3 0 0
03/15/2026 NC 2 0 0
02/27/2026 TX 2 0 0
02/27/2026 IN 2 1 0
02/24/2026 PA 3 0 0
02/04/2026 KY 2 1 1
11/24/2025 NY 3 0 0
1 injury crash
04-NOV-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
04-NOV-25 PA 0 1 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 MC1197065
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Evolum Risk Retention Group, Inc. $750 07/16/2025

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 25
Drivers 30
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 09/15/2020
MCS-150 Filed 20260325 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 980,000
Address 2037 Brians Ln, Suffolk, VA 23434