VCVioCodes
Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 21, 2026
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PAXTON COMPANY
USDOT 10301 · EIN 54-0331860
1111 INGLESIDE RD, NORFOLK, VA, 23502
(757) 853-6781 · JAMES BEALE
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
29 / 29
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
36 / 94
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate2.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate5.7% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Unsafe Driving59 pts
Vehicle Maintenance32 pts
Other3 pts
Driver Fitness3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLTCD | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 16 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 393.9A-LHWS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-SLLCP | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 | |
| 393.78A-WS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 4 | |
| 391.41APC | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| 392.2-SLLDL | — | 2 | 0 | |
| 391.11B4 | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
MD24
NC11
DE1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.62 | 0.62 | ≈15–22% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.11 | 0.11 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0.54 | 0.54 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-08-27. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Wicomico County, MD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Wicomico County, MD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 59% · Speeding 24% · Phone / texting 17%
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected: could improve up to 9 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 2 inspections, 1 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · holding steady.
1. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 100%
392.2-SLLTCD
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 7 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.465).
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 12 vehicles seen in inspections
12 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
JAMES BEALE
Annual mileage
1.4M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
20
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 1 carriers
Shares identifiers with 1 carrier.
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES BEALE TRUCKING INC | 1045858 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
01/06/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.4M mi reported (2025)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/10301.