Norfolk Banana & Produce Safety Record
DOT# 384567 · Norfolk, VA 23502-5609 · 7578533533
Legal name: Norfolk Banana Distributors INC
Average safety record — scored 40/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 03/03/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 40/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Norfolk Banana & Produce (DOT# 384567) in Norfolk, Virginia has 35 inspections on record and a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
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.
Inspection History · 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/03/2026 | PA | 0 | 1 |
| 02/13/2026 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/15/2026 | DE | 0 | 0 |
| 11/17/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 10/18/2025 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 09/19/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 07/04/2025 | DE | 0 | 0 |
| 07/01/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 06/24/2025 | PA | 0 | 3 |
| 04/10/2025 | NC | 1 | 1 |
Crash History · 3 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-AUG-24 | NC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14-AUG-24 | NJ | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 10-APR-24 | VA | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
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.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | State Auto Property and Casualty Ins. Co. | $750 |
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.