Carrier profile · USDOT 7543 · FF004817 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Paxton Van Lines Inc

Springfield, VA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsPassengersCommodities Dry Bulk
20
Power units
8
Drivers
4
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
165K
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
92
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS well above average: 25.0% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 4 inspections
Driver out-of-service
25.0%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 4 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 3.02 per 1M mi
Total inspections
4
Driver inspections
4
Vehicle inspections
4
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2009)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Freight forwarder
Active
Docket
FF004817
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property, Household Goods)Freight Forwarder (Property, Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. Feb 1, 2013Liability (BIPD) · Arch Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Hanover Insurance Co.
  3. —Surety bond / trust · Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. of America

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
20
Power units
16
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
35
Trailers owned
8
Drivers
8
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsPassengersCommodities Dry Bulk
Annual mileage
165,493 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
7543
MC / docket
MC-61481, MC-61481
Legal name
Paxton Van Lines Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Jan 15, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
8 (8)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Paxton Van Lines Inc's USDOT number?

Paxton Van Lines Inc's USDOT number is 7543 and its docket number is FF004817.

Is Paxton Van Lines Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and freight forwarder operating authority.

What is Paxton Van Lines Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 4 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 25.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Paxton Van Lines Inc's fleet?

20 power units and 8 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 15, 2026.

What insurance does Paxton Van Lines Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Arch Insurance Company, plus cargo insurance.

Where is Paxton Van Lines Inc located?

Paxton Van Lines Inc is located at 5300 Port Royal Rd, Springfield, VA, 22151. Phone: (703) 321-7600.

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