Carmax Auto Superstores Inc
USDOT 731233 · MC-1011460, MC-1011460 · Richmond, Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Carmax Auto Superstores Inc (dba Carmax) is a company based in Richmond, Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 654 power units and 681 drivers, which ranks it #7 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 279 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 15.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 1 fatality, 17 tow-away), or 2.6 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are motor vehicles.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Carmax Auto Superstores Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Carmax |
| USDOT number | 731233 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1011460, MC-1011460 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 12800 Tuckahoe Creek Parkway, Richmond, VA 23238 |
| Phone | (804) 747-0422 |
| First registered | Feb 23, 1998 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 731233.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 306 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 348 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 348 | 0 |
- 1.04 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 36,525,735 miles reported for 2024 – about 55,850 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 483 CDL drivers; 613 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 68 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Virginia carriers with 50+ units (128).
| Measure | Carmax Auto Superstores Inc | Same size, US | VA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 15.7% | 17.8% | 17.4% | 12% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.1% | 1.4% | 1.5% | 22% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.6 | 4.2 | 4.6 | 38% lower than average |
| Inspections | 279 | 279 with a driver check, 172 with a vehicle check, 94 BASIC violations recorded, 7 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: motor vehicles (873 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tfa Logistics LLC USDOT 255631 | Ashland | 707 | 692 | 1,601 | 20.2% | 54 |
| Universal Logistics of Virginia LLC USDOT 3330935 | Richmond | 522 | 483 | 587 | 51.1% | 34 |
| GG Cargo Group Inc USDOT 3148669 | Ashland | 507 | 180 | 299 | 26.2% | 6 |
| Thompson Trucking Inc USDOT 263863 | Concord | 438 | 324 | 485 | 24.6% | 34 |
| Vistar Transportation LLC USDOT 333153 | Richmond | 995 | 644 | 559 | 12.2% | 26 |
| Big E Transportation LLC USDOT 1762766 | Richmond | 380 | 383 | 205 | 39.8% | 20 |
Other carriers near Richmond
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estes Express Lines USDOT 121018 | Richmond | 9,805 | 8,821 | 4,637 | 16.7% | 597 |
| Performance Transportation LLC USDOT 270150 | Richmond | 6,340 | 7,480 | 3,100 | 13.0% | 227 |
| Petroleum Carriers LLC USDOT 993280 | Richmond | 188 | 143 | 121 | 12.8% | 9 |
| Carpenter Co USDOT 121209 | Richmond | 155 | 139 | 205 | 11.8% | 6 |
| James River Carriers LLC USDOT 3113083 | Richmond | 129 | 112 | 173 | 36.5% | 9 |
| GPM Transportation Company LLC USDOT 3907271 | Richmond | 106 | 109 | 156 | 12.0% | 4 |
| Sweetie Boy Transportation LLC USDOT 2106834 | Richmond | 80 | 77 | 46 | 3.7% | 9 |
| Tforce Freight Inc USDOT 121058 | Henrico | 4,155 | 4,379 | 3,522 | 16.5% | 186 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Carmax Auto Superstores Inc?
Carmax Auto Superstores Inc is registered with USDOT number 731233 and operating authority MC-1011460, MC-1011460.
How many trucks does Carmax Auto Superstores Inc have?
It reports 654 power units (348 tractors, 306 straight trucks) and 348 trailers, with 681 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 4, 2026).
Where is Carmax Auto Superstores Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Richmond, Virginia 23238.
What is the out-of-service rate of Carmax Auto Superstores Inc?
Over 24 months, 15.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.1% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.