I V S Hydro INC
Nitro, WV
Profile data updated Jul 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
195
Power Units
149
Drivers
FMCSA since 1995 (31 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
I V S HYDRO INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1995. Based in Nitro, WV, they operate a fleet of 195 power units with 149 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Step Deck / RGN and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, I V S Hydro INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 169 | 0 | 0 | 169 |
| Tractors | 24 | 0 | 0 | 24 |
| Trailers | 82 | 0 | 0 | 82 |
Authorized Cargo Types
I V S Hydro INC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 149
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,947,565 miles (2024)
Driver Information
149
Total Drivers
149
CDL Drivers
149
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by I V S HYDRO INC
54 trucks and 16 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 17, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Kenworth, Freightliner, Ram. Equipment breakdown: 39 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 16 SEMI-TRAILER, 14 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 39 | 56% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 16 | 23% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 14 | 20% |
| OTHER | 1 | 1% |
Trailers (16 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 16 |
| Unpublishe | 8 |
| Trlr | 2 |
| Trek | 1 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Haulmark I | 1 |
| Haul-about | 1 |
| Kaufman | 1 |
| Gator Trai | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 6 |
| Utility Trailer | 2 |
| Tank Trailer | 1 |
| Grain, Chip, or Gravel Trailer | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 1 |
| Other Trailer | 1 |
| 42 ft | 2 |
| 24 ft | 2 |
| 25 ft | 1 |
| 20 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 10 |
| 1 axle | 1 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 16 | 24% |
| Freightliner | 9 | 13% |
| Ram | 9 | 13% |
| International | 6 | 9% |
| Sterling Truck | 5 | 7% |
| Ford | 4 | 6% |
| Western Star | 2 | 3% |
| Haul-about | 2 | 3% |
| Mack | 2 | 3% |
| Kaufman Trailers Of Nc | 2 | 3% |
| Cynergy Cargo2 Llc | 1 | 1% |
| Wyatt's | 1 | 1% |
| Arising Industries, Inc | 1 | 1% |
| Unpublishe | 1 | 1% |
| Homesteader | 1 | 1% |
| Roadclipper Enterprises, Inc. | 1 | 1% |
| Cronkhite Industries | 1 | 1% |
| Gator Made | 1 | 1% |
| STE | 1 | 1% |
| Tremcar | 1 | 1% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BA540560 | WV | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| BA549590 | WV | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| B317149 | WV | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| C527347 | WV | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| B285668 | WV | Ramt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | May 2026 |
| C541509 | WV | Unknown SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| BA538089 | OH | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | May 2026 |
| B327440 | WV | Dodge STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| C375445 | WV | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| BA534458 | WV | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| BA542217 | WV | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| B326116 | WV | Western St STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| BA548720 | WV | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 5 | Apr 2026 |
| B322609 | WV | Dodge STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| C506162 | WV | Haul-about SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| BA535652 | WV | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Apr 2026 |
| B298649 | WV | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| BA549346 | WV | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 6 | Mar 2026 |
| BA522359 | WV | Sterling T STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| BA545825 | WV | Western St STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2026 |
Plate registrations span 3 states: WV (65) · OH (3) · UK (2)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 70)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
81
Inspections
24 months
124
Violations
Total found
32
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✗ Worse than national average (+4.9%)
✗ Worse than national average (+6.9%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/20/2026 | WV | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/13/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/06/2026 | PA | Walk-Around | 3 | 2 |
| 07/01/2026 | PA | Walk-Around | 8 | 1 |
| 06/17/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/08/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/26/2026 | MD | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/14/2026 | WV | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/13/2026 | WV | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 05/11/2026 | OH | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/08/2026 | WV | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/08/2026 | WV | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 05/06/2026 | MD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/30/2026 | OH | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/20/2026 | OH | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
Showing 15 of 81 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Crash History
2
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-Aways
2 FMCSA-recordable · 2 state-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/06/2026 | TN | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | Dry · Daylight |
| 07/31/2024 | MD | MD | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does I V S HYDRO INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, I V S HYDRO INC is inferred to operate: Step Deck / RGN and Box Truck.
Is I V S HYDRO INC's authority currently active?
I V S HYDRO INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has I V S HYDRO INC been in business?
I V S HYDRO INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1995, making their authority approximately 31 years, 1 month old.
Where is I V S HYDRO INC located?
I V S HYDRO INC is physically located at 1439 FIRST AVENUE SOUTH, NITRO, WV 25143.
Roadside Inspection History 81 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
I V S HYDRO INC has been inspected 81 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in WV, OH, MD. Out of these, 22 inspections (about 27%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 396.17C-PI — 11 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-20 | WV | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-07-01 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 8 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-17 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-08 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-26 | MD | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-14 | WV | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | WV | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-05-11 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-08 | WV | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-08 | WV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-05-06 | MD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-30 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-20 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-15 | WV | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-04-06 | OH | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-04-06 | WV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-13 | TN | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-13 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-08 | WV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-05 | WV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-01-05 | OH | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-17 | VA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 5 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-11-20 | WV | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
89 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for I V S HYDRO INC, of which 28 (31%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 61 | 15 |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 5 |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 4 |
| Controlled Substances/​Alcohol | 3 | 3 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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