Orion Associates INC Safety Record
DOT# 916862 · Chesapeake, VA 23323 · 7575586400
Good safety record — scored 27/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 01/05/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 27/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Orion Associates INC (DOT# 916862) in Chesapeake, Virginia has 26 inspections on record with 36 violations and a 26.9% vehicle out-of-service rate. 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 · 36 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 · 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/05/2026 | VA | 2 | 0 |
| 01/05/2026 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/28/2025 | VA | 1 | 0 |
| 07/24/2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/10/2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 04/01/2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 04/01/2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/28/2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/15/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 11/18/2024 | VA | 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 | Fcci Insurance Company | $750 |
| CARGO | American Fire and Casualty Company | 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.