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M LOFTON & SON TRUCKING LLC
DBA: M Lofton & Son Trucking
Mount Vernon, AL
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
61.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% 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 registration · no operating authority · DOT 1987380
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
61.5% OOS · 22 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
61.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 63.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 22 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1987380
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 30, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 25, 2010
Annual Mileage
184,453 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
2050 W Coy Smith Hwy 96, Mount Vernon, AL 36560
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Marvin L. Lofton Jr
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
22
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
15
Out-of-Service Violations
26
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance132
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate63.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (42.9pp higher)
61.5% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
96th 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
13 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 16 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 16 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 16 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 16 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 10, 2025 | AL | — | — | 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
AL14
FL2
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
8
Other Trailer
6
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN07Y8FM020628 | 5 | 1 |
| 2004 Magnolia Trailers, Inc. | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 1M9BA402441435356 | 4 | 1 |
| 2014 Magnolia Trailers, Inc. | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 1M9BA4027E1435336 | 3 | 3 |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR5HN177212 | 3 | 2 |
| 2014 Magnolia Trailers, Inc. | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 1M9BA4022E1435311 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Magnolia Trailers, Inc. | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 1M9BA4023G1435434 | 2 | 1 |
| 2006 Magnolia Trailers, Inc. | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 1M9BA402661435295 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR6HN648445 | 2 | 1 |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSNR9GN429616 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN07Y6FM020627 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY0KM003883 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY3KM004039 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Magnolia Trailers, Inc. | Other Trailer · 40 ft | 1M9BA402X31435182 | 1 | 1 |
| Magnum Cus | Semi-trailer | 1PELT4020XP990282 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG99N277759 | 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 (22)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 17, 2026 | 1297002382 | ROBERTSDALE AL | II | 9 | 3 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAGNOLIA TRAILERS, INC. |
3HSDJSNR9GN429616 1M9BA4027E1435336 |
AL 1231829 AL 2A09EEY |
| 393.207F-SASMD | OOSSuspension - Air spring/bag is missing or is detached at the top or bottom. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.87A-FPLR | OOSFlag - Required rear flag - no flag on the rear of a projecting load - when load is longer than 4 feet. | Warning Flags | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | 1405001965 | ROBERTSDALE AL | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK MAGNOLIA TRAILERS, INC. |
1M1AN07Y8FM020628 1M9BA402661435295 |
AL 1231828 AL 2C064WA |
| June 12, 2026 | 1750002647 | MOUNT VERNON AL | II | 24 | 2 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK MAGNOLIA TRAILERS, INC. |
4V4NC9TG99N277759 1M9BA402661435295 |
AL 2C04RCB AL 2C064WA |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | 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 | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.60E | Windshield - Obstructed | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| February 9, 2026 | 1925001831 | SPANISH FORT AL | II | 11 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK MAGNOLIA TRAILERS, INC. |
1M1PN4GY3KM004039 1M9BA4023G1435434 |
AL 1186155 AL 2A07318 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | OOSTires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| January 6, 2026 | 1925001775 | ROBERTSDALE AL | II | 7 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK MAGNOLIA TRAILERS, INC. |
1M1AN07Y8FM020628 1M9BA402441435356 |
AL 1209733 AL 2A06AAW |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| October 10, 2025 | 1729000298 | BAY MINETTE AL | III | 1 | 1 | SELF | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAGNOLIA TRAILERS, INC. |
3HSDJAPR6HN648445 1M9BA4027E1435336 |
AL 1222148 AL 2A09EEY |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| September 26, 2025 | 1750002298 | BAY MINETTE AL | II | 23 | 6 | M LOFTON & SON TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UNPUBLISHE |
3HSDJAPR6HN648445 1PELT4020XP990282 |
AL 1222148 AL 2A0W85E |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.116E-CL | OOSLogs - Improper securement of logs loaded lengthwise on flatbed and frame vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.51C-BAPG | OOSAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.87A-FPLA | Flag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required | Warning Flags | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 6, 2025 | 1183000039 | JACKSON AL | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK MAGNOLIA TRAILERS, INC. |
1M1AN07Y8FM020628 1M9BA402441435356 |
AL 1209733 AL 2A06AAW |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 21, 2025 | 1056006612 | CREOLA AL | II | 8 | — | CANFOR | Truck Tractor Crib Log Trailer |
INTERNATIONAL MAGNOLIA TRAILERS, INC. |
3HSDJAPR6HN648445 1M9BA4022E1435311 |
AL 1222148 AL A006987 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.87A-FPLA | Flag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required | Warning Flags | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.104F3-C | Cargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| April 30, 2025 | 1183009795 | JACKSON AL | II | — | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK MAGNOLIA TRAILERS, INC. |
1M1AN07Y8FM020628 1M9BA402441435356 |
AL 1209733 AL 2A06AAW |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CANFOR | 1 | July 21, 2025 |
| M LOFTIN AND SON TRUCKING | 1 | April 1, 2025 |
| COOPER MARINE | 1 | February 14, 2025 |
| COOPER TIMBERLANDS | 1 | September 23, 2024 |
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