Bailess Trucking INC Safety Record
DOT# 443699 · Lynchburg, VA 24501 · 4348462502
Good safety record — scored 17/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/05/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 17/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Bailess Trucking INC (DOT# 443699) in Lynchburg, Virginia has 53 inspections on record with 38 violations and a 7.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: B. 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.
Violation Categories · 38 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 · 53 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/05/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/30/2026 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/16/2025 | OH | 0 | 1 |
| 12/04/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 12/02/2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/29/2025 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 10/07/2025 | WV | 0 | 0 |
| 09/08/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 06/11/2025 | AR | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 3 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16-JAN-25 | GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09-AUG-24 | OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 07-MAY-24 | VA | 0 | 0 | 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 | Great West Casualty Co. | $1,000 |
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.