Appalachian Freight Carriers Inc
USDOT 32173 · MC-152741 · Edinburg, Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Appalachian Freight Carriers Inc is a corporation based in Edinburg, Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 96 power units and 86 drivers, which ranks it #59 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 55 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 23.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 9.4 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, fresh produce, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Appalachian Freight Carriers Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 32173 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-152741 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 12919 Old Valley Pike, Edinburg, VA 22824 |
| Phone | (540) 984-8514 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 32173.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 96 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 350 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.90 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 5,984,351 miles reported for 2024 – about 62,337 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 86 CDL drivers; 76 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 10 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Virginia carriers with 50+ units (128).
| Measure | Appalachian Freight Carriers | Same size, US | VA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.5% | 20.5% | 17.4% | 15% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.4 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 97% higher than average |
| Inspections | 55 | 55 with a driver check, 17 with a vehicle check, 65 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Nov 23, 2010) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Virginia
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Virginia carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| K-Va-T Food Stores Inc USDOT 754074 | Abingdon | 118 | 192 | 190 | 28.4% | 6 |
Other carriers near Edinburg
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Houff Corporation USDOT 135386 | Mount Crawford | 143 | 75 | 21 | 30.8% | 1 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Appalachian Freight Carriers Inc?
Appalachian Freight Carriers Inc is registered with USDOT number 32173 and operating authority MC-152741.
How many trucks does Appalachian Freight Carriers Inc have?
It reports 96 power units (96 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 350 trailers, with 86 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 8, 2026).
Where is Appalachian Freight Carriers Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Edinburg, Virginia 22824.
What is the out-of-service rate of Appalachian Freight Carriers Inc?
Over 24 months, 23.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.