PORTER TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in SUFFOLK, VA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 2798605 and MC number 934560. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since September 2015, a span of roughly 10 years. PORTER TRANSPORTATION INC reports a fleet of 2 power units and 2 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Machinery, Large Objects, Motor Vehicles, Construction, General Freight, and Metal: Sheets, Coils, Rolls. Recent inspections have been recorded in PA and VA. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for PORTER TRANSPORTATION INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 934560 | Active | None | None | 2022-12-27 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2025-12-03 00:00:00 |
States where PORTER TRANSPORTATION INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.
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