Phipps and Sons Welding and Maintenance Safety Record
DOT# 3488357 · Faison, NC 28341 · 9194104791
Legal name: Virginius R Phipps
Average safety record — scored 50/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 07/01/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 50/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Phipps and Sons Welding and Maintenance (DOT# 3488357) in Faison, North Carolina has 4 inspections on record with 13 violations and a 75.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: C.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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.
Violation Categories · 13 total violations
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.
Inspection History · 4 records
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.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2025 | NC | 2 | 0 |
| 05/14/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 09/10/2024 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 08/09/2024 | NC | 1 | 1 |
Fleet Profile
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.