J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY

Active FMCSA

USDOT 270972 · MC MC179992 · CHESTER, VA

Legal name: J. R. THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY, INC.

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About

J R THARPE TRUCKING COMPANY is an active FMCSA-registered drayage and intermodal carrier based in Chester, VA, operating 150 power units and 139 drivers under contract authority. Its FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. It runs container drayage and intermodal moves, serving shippers at US container ports such as Port of Virginia (Norfolk).

Credentials

Contract authorityDrayage / intermodalSatisfactory safety
FMCSA-registered since 1986 · 40 yrs$1,000,000 liability on file

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FMCSA snapshot

USDOT270972
MC / DocketMC179992
Power units150
Drivers139
AuthorityContract authority
Safety ratingSatisfactory
StatusActive

FMCSA data as of Aug 31, 2026.

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Services & equipment

Equipment
Dry vanDry bulk
Cargo specialties
Grain & feed

Container drayage / intermodal · nearest port Port of Virginia (Norfolk)

Self-declared capabilities

UIIA member TWIC Customs-bonded / C-TPAT Reefer Transload / warehouse Yard / parking

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Safety & compliance

Safety ratingSatisfactoryassigned Aug 26, 2009
Operating authorityContract authority
Authority statusActive
Hazmat registrationNot registered

FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory rating after a compliance review.

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Authority and insurance come from FMCSA's Licensing & Insurance file, last refreshed 14 May 2026; out-of-service status is from the live check above.

Insurance filings on record

Liability (BIPD)$1,000,000federal minimum for this authority $750,000

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Roadside inspection & crash record

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Inspections85
Driver out-of-service0 of 85 0.0% · below the national average of 5.4%
Vehicle out-of-service2 of 27 7.4% · below the national average of 21.5%
Reported crashes130 fatal · 4 with injuries · 12 towed away

FMCSA safety data as of Aug 31, 2026. Crash counts are state-reported and are not adjusted for fault or for how many miles the carrier runs.

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Location & service area

Based in CHESTER, VA 23836.

Serving shippers, brokers and forwarders at US container ports.

Nearest port Port of Virginia (Norfolk) · Norfolk, VA

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