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FLORIDA TRANSFORMER LLC
DBA: Emerald Transformer
Defuniak Springs, FL
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Fatal Crash on Record
3 fatalities across 4 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 160401 · MC 65447
Satisfactory
Active 8 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-65447 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Starr Indemnity & Liability Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
18.2% OOS · 96 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
3 fatalities across 4 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $200,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 22.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 96 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC065447
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $200,000 · Policy 1000095354221
STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 1000198759241
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$950,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
160401
MC Number
MC-65447
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 21, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
January 12, 2018
Annual Mileage
1,364,607 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
4509 State Hwy 83 N, Defuniak Springs, FL 32433
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Tiffany T Springer
Officer 2
Stuart Prior
Cargo Types
Machinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesUtility Equipment
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
96
Driver Inspections
59
Vehicle Inspections
61
Out-of-Service Violations
28
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance68
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate2.2% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate22.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (2.0pp higher)
18.2% of 66 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
56th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
22 of 48 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 68 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 68 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 68 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 68 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
3
Fatalities
4
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 | MI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 19, 2026 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| October 21, 2025 | CA | 3 | 3 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 30, 2025 | KY | — | — | 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
CA31
FL10
NM6
GA5
TX5
AL3
and 12 more states
Fleet & Equipment (88)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~37
of 49 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~51
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
31
Flatbed
22
Semi-trailer
18
Dry Van
4
Container Chassis
2
Not Applicable
2
Truck
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Pickup
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1NJ132477 | 6 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2PSNX7753 | 5 | 3 |
| 2015 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N248205F1571572 | 4 | 1 |
| Frue | Semi-trailer | 1H5P04822KM023801 | 4 | 3 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9GD326434 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X9ND775101 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1PSNX7758 | 4 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV5LSMD7475 | 4 | 1 |
| Hobb | Semi-trailer | 1H5P04520GM065203 | 3 | 1 |
| Trail King | Semi-trailer | 1TKS04529KM102573 | 3 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilx | Semi-trailer | 1W15452A1K6627180 | 3 | 1 |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6GD326388 | 3 | 3 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR6LDMD5843 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0PSNX7752 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV3PSNX7759 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHC5DV9PDNX7760 | 3 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5RN436467 | 3 | 1 |
| Other | Semi-trailer | 1C92TLP2781001616 | 2 | — |
| Hobb | Semi-trailer | 1H5P04522HM019213 | 2 | 1 |
| Petro - St | Semi-trailer | 1P9TBH202H1021091 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2480GA762802 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3NJ132478 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0GD326435 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8HD363153 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X3ND822506 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4PSNX7754 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6PSNX7755 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7RSNT5730 | 2 | 1 |
| Kaly | Semi-trailer | 41FKF4820X1000363 | 2 | — |
| Fona | — | 10BFB72WX3F0B4807 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Brenner Tank | Tank | 10BGB5232DF0C7602 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C8J1524714 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830371539313 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N24820XF1568750 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13N253202H1513955 | 1 | — |
| Cherokee | — | 1C92TLY2361001345 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Clark Trailer Service | Flatbed · 40 ft | 1CD2L4022NA004383 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Doonan Specialized Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1D9BG4823X1208456 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3HT2SED24778 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GC1KREYXKF188995 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GR4M9621LH173296 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GR4M9624LH178041 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GR4M9627PH505456 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAP9626JT121652 | 1 | — |
| 1991 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 90 ft | 1GRDM9022MM022503 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1GRDM9029GM023846 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9622DH718259 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9628EH723385 | 1 | — |
| Gdan | — | 1GRDN9021FJ000106 | 1 | 1 |
| Gdan | Semi-trailer | 1GRDN9029FJ000105 | 1 | — |
| Hobb | Semi-trailer | 1H5P04521FN027102 | 1 | — |
| Hobb | Semi-trailer | 1H5P04522GM065204 | 1 | 1 |
| Hobb | Semi-trailer | 1H5P04528GM057902 | 1 | — |
| Frue | — | 1H5P04528KM048304 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Wabash Platforms Steel Platform | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1JJG482S1SC514044 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Neville Welding/neville Built Neville Welding, Neville Built | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1N9DD48288E175937 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Monon | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 1NNC04024PM200549 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Monon | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 1NNC04029PM200501 | 1 | — |
| Trail King | Semi-trailer | 1TKS04527KM102572 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Transcraft | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1TTF4520072019644 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 45 ft | 1UYFS24501A652202 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2481L5221101 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS2485L5964912 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2486J5321501 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4PJ143542 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD40X7GD329569 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXHD363154 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Peterbilt 348 | Truck · Class 8 | 2NP3LN9X6AM109870 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR4LDMD5842 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0PSUC9595 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3LSMD7474 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4PSNS6125 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7PSUC9593 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV7LSMD7476 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Ram 3500 | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 3C63RRHL0TG262503 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 3H3F482CXLT507017 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International MV607 | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML6SL204048 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR0SN327047 | 1 | — |
| 2026 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8TN711434 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKZDP9X7PF247971 | 1 | — |
| Brazos | Semi-trailer | 4B9BKFR21PH054094 | 1 | — |
| Unk | Semi-trailer | 4B9BKFR24PH054090 | 1 | — |
| Brazo | Semi-trailer | 4B9BKFR2XPH054093 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0LN252780 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Horton Vans | Dry Van · 14 ft | 5E2B11420C1044741 | 1 | — |
| Dores | Semi-trailer | 5JYDD4822JED04233 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Giddy Up | Dry Van · 16 ft | 7TKBE1614TN015999 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Giddy Up | Dry Van · 16 ft | 7TKBE1615TN013890 | 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 (96)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 10, 2026 | HP00440520 | KS, KS | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FRUE |
3AKJHHDR7PSUC9593 1H5P04525JM001701 |
IN 3337248 IL 621604ST |
| September 8, 2026 | LANXS00748 | LIVONIA LA | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER EAST SO TR |
3AKJHLDV3PSNX7759 1E1H5Y287FR051802 |
IN 3910104 IN P372932 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 5, 2026 | 1406001841 | WAGARVILLE AL | III | — | — | FLORIDA TRANSFORMER LLC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML6SL204048 |
IN 3679590 |
| August 4, 2026 | 8096Q60C9G | NM, NM | II | — | — | EMERALD TRANSFORMER LOS ANGELES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRAIL KING |
3AKJHHDR0PSNX7752 1TKS04529KM102573 |
IN 3328550 IL 621594ST |
| August 2, 2026 | 1443001905 | LAVONIA GA | I | 2 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM GIDDY UP |
3C63RRHL0TG262503 7TKBE1615TN013890 |
FL RQKH02 FL CU41ZW |
| 393.106C1-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not immobilized or secured against rolling | Failure to Prevent Movement | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | NEL3003106 | CA, CA | I | 1 | — | PG&E | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPBD49XXHD363154 13N248205F1571572 |
FL XE591V IL 640757ST |
| 393.75A3-ATIS | Tires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | V262170856 | US75 SB DENISON SCALE, TX | I | 2 | — | JAMES STRONG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKYD49X1NJ132477 13N14830371539313 |
AL 1230952 IL 640758 |
| 393.11UR | Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | 1382001515 | FORSYTH GA | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGLDR6LDMD5843 1GR4M9627PH505456 |
IN 2943690 OK BX6640 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| July 1, 2026 | V262437055 | SH 31, MP 650, TX | II | — | — | WOOD CO COOP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT KALY |
1XPXD49X9ND775101 41FKF4820X1000363 |
TX R528995 MS 81718T |
| July 1, 2026 | 1280001582 | RUTLEDGE GA | II | — | — | CENTRAL VIRGINIA ELECTRIC COOP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRAIL KING |
3AKJGLDR6LDMD5843 1TKS04527KM102572 |
IN 2943690 IL 621595ST |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PACIFIC GAS&ELECTRIC | 5 | June 12, 2026 |
| PG&E | 4 | July 16, 2026 |
| SO. CAL EDISON | 2 | August 7, 2025 |
| EMERALD TRANSFORMERS | 2 | April 28, 2025 |
| CONSUMERS ENERGY | 2 | April 16, 2025 |
| EMERALD TRANSFORMER LOS ANGELES | 1 | August 4, 2026 |
| JAMES STRONG | 1 | July 7, 2026 |
| WOOD CO COOP | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| CENTRAL VIRGINIA ELECTRIC COOP | 1 | July 1, 2026 |
| VISTA COMMUNICATIONS | 1 | June 9, 2026 |
| EMPIRE DISTRICT ELETRIC COMPANY | 1 | May 15, 2026 |
| EMARALD TRANSFORMER | 1 | May 4, 2026 |
19 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 15, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 12, 2018 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 15, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 15, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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