J R Tharpe Trucking Company Inc
USDOT 270972 · MC-179992 · Chester, Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
J R Tharpe Trucking Company Inc (dba J R Tharpe Trucking Company) is a corporation based in Chester, Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 150 power units and 139 drivers, which ranks it #35 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 86 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 7.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (4 injuries, 0 fatalities, 11 tow-away), or 8.0 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, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, intermodal containers, grain, feed, hay, commodities dry bulk, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | J R Tharpe Trucking Company Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | J R Tharpe Trucking Company |
| USDOT number | 270972 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-179992 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1801 Coxendale Rd, Chester, VA 23836 |
| Phone | (434) 767-4384 |
| First registered | Apr 3, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 270972.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 100 | 16 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 34 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 37 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.93 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.1 trailers per tractor.
- 5,916,246 miles reported for 2025 – about 39,442 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 91% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 131 CDL drivers; 131 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 8 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 | J R Tharpe Trucking Company | Same size, US | VA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 7.4% | 18.8% | 17.4% | 61% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.0 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 78% higher than average |
| Inspections | 86 | 86 with a driver check, 27 with a vehicle check, 15 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 26, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of J R Tharpe Trucking Company Inc?
J R Tharpe Trucking Company Inc is registered with USDOT number 270972 and operating authority MC-179992.
How many trucks does J R Tharpe Trucking Company Inc have?
It reports 150 power units (34 tractors, 116 straight trucks) and 37 trailers, with 139 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 4, 2026).
Where is J R Tharpe Trucking Company Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Chester, Virginia 23836.
What is the out-of-service rate of J R Tharpe Trucking Company Inc?
Over 24 months, 7.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.