Cloninger Transit Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Hickory, NC.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 5 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 5 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 100% | 100% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 96% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 95% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 80% | 84% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 3 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 2 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — | 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 4 states. Top state TN accounts for of activity.
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No crashes recorded | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | VA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | 4 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | TN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | TN | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 32.00 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.96 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3.13 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2.46 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Driver Fitness |
| 2 |
| 1 |
| 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Aug 8, 2025 | NC | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2026 | 39111B5LNCDLNVE | License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement or in violation of restriction. NOTE: Other than a 391.41 violation. | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 39141APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Driver Fitness | Yes |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 39323LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 3958EHOSPDOOS | HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | Hours-of-Service Compliance | Yes |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 393100BC | Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |