Givens Transportation Inc
USDOT 1070890 · MC-446371 · Chesapeake, Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Givens Transportation Inc (dba Highways & Skyways of NC) is a company based in Chesapeake, Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 170 power units and 156 drivers, which ranks it #29 by fleet size among 128 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Virginia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 342 times – about 2.0 inspections per power unit. 15.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (10 injuries, 0 fatalities, 13 tow-away), or 7.6 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, fresh produce, intermodal containers, meat, refrigerated food and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Givens Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Highways & Skyways of NC |
| USDOT number | 1070890 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-446371 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 1724 S Military Hwy, Chesapeake, VA 23320 |
| Phone | (757) 233-4300 |
| First registered | Nov 12, 2002 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1070890.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 59 | 100 | 0 |
| Trailers | 297 | 93 | 0 |
- 0.92 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 11,805,347 miles reported for 2024 – about 69,443 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 65% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 156 CDL drivers; 115 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 41 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Virginia carriers with 50+ units (128).
| Measure | Givens Transportation Inc | Same size, US | VA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 15.5% | 18.8% | 17.4% | 18% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 66% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 70% higher than average |
| Inspections | 342 | 342 with a driver check, 161 with a vehicle check, 157 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Virginia
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Virginia carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Transfer Inc USDOT 139659 | Chesapeake | 240 | 217 | 413 | 20.4% | 20 |
| Crosby Trucking Service Inc USDOT 32052 | Mt Sidney | 96 | 75 | 186 | 19.8% | 7 |
| James River Carriers LLC USDOT 3113083 | Richmond | 129 | 112 | 173 | 36.5% | 9 |
| J R Tharpe Trucking Company Inc USDOT 270972 | Chester | 150 | 139 | 86 | 7.4% | 12 |
| M Pittman Enterprises LC USDOT 1008530 | Manassas | 200 | 112 | 295 | 9.1% | 13 |
| Atlantic Transport LLC USDOT 3109246 | Virginia Beach | 76 | 39 | 94 | 25.0% | 12 |
Other carriers near Chesapeake
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tidewater Fibre Corp USDOT 453579 | Chesapeake | 112 | 91 | 25 | 11.1% | 3 |
| Crossroads Fuel Service Inc USDOT 149905 | Chesapeake | 82 | 40 | 47 | 11.8% | 0 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Givens Transportation Inc?
Givens Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 1070890 and operating authority MC-446371.
How many trucks does Givens Transportation Inc have?
It reports 170 power units (159 tractors, 7 straight trucks) and 390 trailers, with 156 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 9, 2025).
Where is Givens Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Chesapeake, Virginia 23320.
What is the out-of-service rate of Givens Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 15.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.