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FORTNER TIRES AND AUTO INC
Theodore, AL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1502489 · MC 130095
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 8 mo · first granted 2018
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-130095 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Southlake Specialty Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
1 inspection on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 4 yrs, 8 mo since reinstatement on January 24, 2022; first granted September 28, 2018 (8 yrs ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on September 12, 2018 (New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 1 FMCSA inspection on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC130095
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy SLS-WS-70007-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1502489
MC Number
MC-130095
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 17, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 17, 2006
Authority First Granted
September 28, 2018
Authority Reinstated
January 24, 2022
Annual Mileage
228,550 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
5710 Highway 90 W, Theodore, AL 36582
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Joanna Colby
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesDrive/Tow Away
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
1
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
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
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
FL1
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GY9KEE75991 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Tesla Model S | Hatchback/Liftback/Notchback · Class 1 | 5YJSA1E26MF423808 | 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 (1)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 24, 2025 | 2829009757 | PENSACOLA FL | II | 19 | 4 | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD TESLA |
1FDUF4GY9KEE75991 5YJSA1E26MF423808 |
AL 2A092MB AL 9824BG3 |
| 393.17A1-LSLDMWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Driveaway - both missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17A1-LRLDWR | OOSLighting - Tail lamp - Both Lamps on rearmost vehicle driveaway missing when required to be on. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.17B2-LTSDM | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Driveaway - any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 23, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 20, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 1, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 25, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 24, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 19, 2021 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 23, 2021 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 4, 2021 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| September 28, 2020 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 14, 2020 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 9, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 16, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
| April 29, 2021 | COMMON | On Record |
| August 11, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 12, 2019 | COMMON | On Record |
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