Power Mechanical Incorporated Safety Record
DOT# 500205 · Newport News, VA 23607 · 7572473000
Average safety record — scored 49/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 01/27/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 49/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Power Mechanical Incorporated (DOT# 500205) in Newport News, Virginia has 14 inspections on record with 19 violations and a 57.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 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.
Violation Categories · 19 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 · 14 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/27/2026 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 06/03/2025 | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| 04/04/2025 | NJ | 2 | 0 |
| 01/30/2025 | MD | 1 | 0 |
| 10/30/2024 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 10/15/2024 | IN | 0 | 0 |
| 10/09/2024 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 07/09/2024 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 06/11/2024 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 05/09/2024 | VA | 2 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06-MAR-24 | VA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04-NOV-25 | NJ | 0 | 1 | 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 | Zurich American Insurance Company | $2,000 |
| CARGO | The Cincinnati Insurance Co. | N/A |
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.