Payne Inc
USDOT 194795 · MC-198849 · Fredericksburg, Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Payne Inc is a corporation based in Fredericksburg, Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 126 power units and 113 drivers, which ranks it #44 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 157 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 18.2% of vehicle inspections and 2.5% 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 (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 13 tow-away), or 10.3 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, building materials, grain, feed, hay, coal / coke, commodities dry bulk, beverages, paper products, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Payne Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 194795 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-198849 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 10411 Hall Industrial Dr, Fredericksburg, VA 22408 |
| Phone | (540) 898-0045 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 7, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 194795.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 86 | 40 | 0 |
| Trailers | 234 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.90 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.9 trailers per tractor.
- 10,386,124 miles reported for 2025 – about 82,430 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 89% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 113 CDL drivers; 73 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 40 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 | Payne Inc | Same size, US | VA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.2% | 18.8% | 17.4% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.5% | 2.6% | 1.5% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.3 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 130% higher than average |
| Inspections | 157 | 157 with a driver check, 77 with a vehicle check, 121 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 24, 2002) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Other carriers near Fredericksburg
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| E F Thompson Inc USDOT 45687 | Fredericksburg | 74 | 82 | 20 | 20.0% | 7 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Payne Inc?
Payne Inc is registered with USDOT number 194795 and operating authority MC-198849.
How many trucks does Payne Inc have?
It reports 126 power units (126 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 234 trailers, with 113 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 7, 2026).
Where is Payne Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Fredericksburg, Virginia 22408.
What is the out-of-service rate of Payne Inc?
Over 24 months, 18.2% of vehicle inspections and 2.5% 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.