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BURNS & BURNS INC
Meridian, MS
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 154635
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
154635
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 22, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Annual Mileage
148,127 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
7730 Highway 45 North, Meridian, MS 39305-8506
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David Burns
Cargo Types
Liquids/Gases
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
1 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4, 2026 | MS | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 24, 2024 | MS | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MS4
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY5PM012666 | 4 | — |
| 2009 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 45 ft | 5HTAB452897H74791 | 4 | — |
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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | 5018014321 | KEWANEE WB SCALES, MS | I | — | — | MURPHY OIL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1PN4GY5PM012666 5HTAB452897H74791 |
MS A532173 MS 81341T |
| March 4, 2026 | 5013012182 | SCOTT COUNTY, MS | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1PN4GY5PM012666 5HTAB452897H74791 |
MS A532173 MS TLR81341T |
| February 21, 2026 | 5015012339 | KEWANEE SCALE I-59 & I-20 WEST, MS | I | 3 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1PN4GY5PM012666 5HTAB452897H74791 |
MS A532173 MS 81341T |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BHCR | Air Brake - Crimped or restricted | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 30, 2024 | 5003010508 | KEWANEE SCALE I-59 & I-20 WEST, MS | I | — | — | MURPHY OIL USA INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1PN4GY5PM012666 5HTAB452897H74791 |
MS A319010 MS 21172T |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MURPHY OIL | 1 | June 8, 2026 |
| MURPHY OIL USA INC | 1 | May 30, 2024 |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 20, 2026.
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