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MARK A SPEIGHT
DBA: M & S Trucking
Tuscaloosa, AL
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 95% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1444698 · MC 546025
Conditional
Active 6 months · first granted 2006
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-546025 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Specialty Ins. Co.
Safety
Conditional
60.0% OOS · 19 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 95% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 months since reinstatement on April 23, 2026; first granted January 11, 2006 (20 yrs, 9 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Driver out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 71.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC546025
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA873084973
CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CS SPS 7905098-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1444698
MC Number
MC-546025
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 4, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 20, 2005
Authority First Granted
January 11, 2006
Authority Reinstated
April 23, 2026
Annual Mileage
450,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2801 38th Avenue, Tuscaloosa, AL 35401
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mark Speight
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
16
Out-of-Service Violations
28
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance111
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate71.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (50.7pp higher)
60.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
95th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
12 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 15 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 15 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 15 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 15 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
6
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 5, 2025 | GA | — | 6 | Yes | Rain · Dark - Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL14
GA3
MS1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Flatbed
3
Semi-trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS248XDA625412 | 6 | 4 |
| 2006 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK36LV30115 | 5 | 3 |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5TR14830172011254 | 5 | 4 |
| 2004 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CG54LM21951 | 4 | 4 |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 5TR14830682001126 | 4 | 3 |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 1FUYS7EB1YLB74634 | 3 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK07LV79502 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD57GSGX4565 | 2 | 2 |
| Utility | Semi-trailer | 10BGC52U2XM0M1882 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK77LX64771 | 1 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24831A699010 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (19)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 | 1021012872 | MONROE COUNTY MS | II | 6 | 2 | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE T |
3AKJGLD57GSGX4565 5TR14830682001126 |
AL 63C0U4A AL A134703 |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| July 13, 2026 | 1913004210 | COTTONDALE AL | II | 6 | 2 | GAF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE T |
3AKJGLD57GSGX4565 5TR14830682001126 |
AL 63C0U4A AL A134703 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.110B2I-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 15, 2026 | 1191000612 | BESSEMER AL | II | 4 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN FONTAINE T |
1FUYS7EB1YLB74634 5TR14830682001126 |
AL 63C0TNB AL A134703 |
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| August 27, 2025 | 2113002175 | HEFLIN AL | II | 11 | 3 | CJB TRADING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUYS7EB1YLB74634 1UYFS248XDA625412 |
AL 63C0TNB AL A134859 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.132C-CHVE | OOSFlattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper securement of flattened or crushed vehicles. | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.104F1-C | Cargo - Knotted tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| April 9, 2025 | 1451000470 | DOUGLASVILLE GA | III | 1 | — | M & S TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJBBCK36LV30115 1UYFS248XDA625412 |
AL 1200883 AL A134859 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| March 26, 2025 | 1082004185 | COTTONDALE AL | II | 5 | — | EMPTY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUYS7EB1YLB74634 5TR14830172011254 |
AL 63C0TNB AL A134620 |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| March 13, 2025 | DJUA001403 | WEIGH STATION, AL | II | 11 | 3 | CJB TRADING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJBBCK36LV30115 1UYFS248XDA625412 |
AL 1200883 AL A134859 |
| 393.132C | OOSInsufficient tiedowns per vehicle stack of crushed cars | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.203A | Cab door missing/broken | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11UR | Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55D1 | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 5, 2025 | 2113001623 | I-20 W 208MM, AL | III | 1 | — | CJB TRADING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJBBCK36LV30115 1UYFS248XDA625412 |
AL 1200883 AL A134859 |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| January 31, 2025 | 1422000928 | DOUGLASVILLE GA | III | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE T |
1FUJBBCK07LV79502 5TR14830682001126 |
AL 1172141 AL A134703 |
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 391.41A | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either fail | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| January 5, 2025 | 1449000480 | MARIETTA GA | I | 26 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY |
1FUJA6CK77LX64771 10BGC52U2XM0M1882 |
AL 1202933 ME 241270H |
| 393.11A1-LHLMWR | OOSLighting - Headlamps - Both missing when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.42A-BM-SA | OOSBrake - Missing on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | OOSSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing resulting in axle shift | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TFL | OOSTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.42A-BM-SA | OOSBrake - Missing on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.80A | Rear-Vision Mirrors - Missing or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 383.71C-LCDL | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV without transferring CDL to new state of domicile within 30 days | |||||||||
| 393.48A-BIAD | Air Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| GAF | 3 | July 13, 2026 |
| CJB TRADING | 3 | August 27, 2025 |
| EZ PULL N PAY | 3 | October 28, 2024 |
| OWENS CORNING | 1 | November 6, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2026 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 28, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| May 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 27, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 1, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 1, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 1, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 3, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 22, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 23, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| January 20, 2006 | COMMON | On Record |
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