DAVENPORT ENERGY LLC
127-unit tanker operator based in Chatham, VA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 32551
- MC
- MC990489
- Based
- Chatham, VA
- Contact
- 4344320251 · tyeatts@davenportenergy.com
What this carrier is
DAVENPORT ENERGY LLC is a large-fleet tanker operator based in Chatham, VA. Operating footprint: 127 power units, 94 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC990489 authority. FMCSA lists Liquids and gases as the sole cargo classification on file — a single flag often reflects a dedicated operation rather than the full scope of freight moved.
Fleet composition on file: 27 owned trucks, 18 owned tractors, 2 owned trailers, 8 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 87 motor carriers operating 127 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 29.35 | 23.8% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 | 8.17 | 24.5% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.67 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 29 | 56.02 | 51.8% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.63 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 127-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 32551: 101 inspections across 7 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 14, 2026 in NC.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 5 |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 |
| Total violations | 28 (9 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 4 reportable crashes , 3 with reported injuries . Most recent: Feb 20, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs regional lanes, at a large fleet scale, with liquids and gases on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Tractor-heavy composition with limited trailer pool suggests live-load / live-unload work or reliance on shipper-supplied trailers.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 87 peer carriers operating 127 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 66 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (7 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 28 violations, 4 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet tanker operator running regional lanes with 127 power units on file.
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