BILL'S TRUCKING INC
29-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Richmond, VA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 716616
- MC
- MC329669
- Based
- Richmond, VA
- Contact
- 8042759919 · bills-trucking@comcast.net
What this carrier is
Hauling general freight, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, intermodal containers, grain, feed, hay, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, and paper products, BILL'S TRUCKING INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier from Richmond, VA. 29 power units, 29 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC329669 authority. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jun 30, 2009).
Fleet composition on file: 2 owned trailers, 29 term-leased tractors, 6 term-leased trailers.
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: 1,668 motor carriers operating 29 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service 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 | 11 | 16.97 | 64.8% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 5.64 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.86 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 52.77 | 85.3% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.58 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 29-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 716616: 40 inspections across 10 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 18, 2026 in WV.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8 |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 43 |
| Hazmat | 1 |
| Total violations | 55 (8 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 1 with fatalities . Most recent: Nov 17, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs regional lanes, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, and other listed classes 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 1,668 peer carriers operating 29 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 20 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (2 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 55 violations, 2 reportable crashes (1 involving fatalities).
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running regional lanes with 29 power units on file.
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