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GFA AL INC
Valley, AL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2176933 · MC 756010
Active
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-756010 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Texas Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
18.2% OOS · 38 inspections on record
Flags · 4
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Elevated Driver Out-of-Service Rate
This carrier's drivers were put out of service on 10.5% of 19 driver inspections in the last 24 months — higher than 78% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC756010
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
12 yrs, 11 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 10.5% — above the 5.5% national average
- 38 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC756010
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) · $0 required
Insurance on File
Texas Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BBRCXLTAL011600_060391_03
Markel American Insurance Company
Cargo · $5,000 · Policy MKLM4IM0052520
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2176933
MC Number
MC-756010
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 28, 2011
Authority Granted
November 4, 2013
Annual Mileage
3,939,223 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
6211 Fairfax Bypass, Valley, AL 36854
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Steve Hong
Officer 2
Josh Kim
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsIntermodalDry BulkPaper ProductsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
38
Driver Inspections
31
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance38
Unsafe Driving13
Hours of Service24
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate10.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (5.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
18.2% of 22 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
44th 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
5 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
8 of 23 inspections
Hours of Service
5 of 23 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 23 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Wet |
| April 30, 2025 | AL | — | 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
GA21
AL4
FL4
SC1
Fleet & Equipment (46)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~21
of 25 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~25
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
21
Container Chassis
12
Dry Van
5
Incomplete Chassis
3
Intermodal Chassis
3
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDSEBXYLF47649 | 3 | — |
| 2005 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC40X5B758977 | 3 | — |
| 2008 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK68LW48856 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV2PLNZ5505 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV6PLNZ5507 | 2 | 1 |
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPDSZB4YLG94989 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG58N459635 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Hercules Ajax | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 1AJC40254S1009668 | 1 | 1 |
| 2004 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK04LM16550 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK67LX78550 | 1 | — |
Show all 46 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK47LY26388 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK57LZ43459 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR6ELBR6215 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCSZB5YLG26459 | 1 | — |
| 1995 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDDYB0SH599161 | 1 | — |
| 1997 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDSEB2VH682359 | 1 | — |
| 1983 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP062XDD448078 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1GL944804 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1GL953616 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5JL090195 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Monon | Container Chassis · 40 ft | 1NNC04021TM281732 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Kenworth T2000 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKTDB9X63J391901 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X5FD255118 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV8NSNB9297 | 1 | 1 |
| 1994 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S1RT003126 | 1 | — |
| 1992 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S3NT403067 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S5XT032612 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S7RT000053 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S7YT093476 | 1 | — |
| 2000 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Container Chassis · 41 ft | 3H3C412S8YT097147 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7GT071230 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Incomplete Chassis · 46 ft | 3H3X462S8RT450468 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR6LL843468 | 1 | — |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR5FN664259 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7RN154850 | 1 | — |
| Mecox Reso | Intermodal Chassis | 3M2CG40223S100322 | 1 | 1 |
| Ust | Intermodal Chassis | 3M2CG40245S001617 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Intermodal Chassis | 3M2CG40283S100048 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2FN912483 | 1 | — |
| Hyundai Tr | — | 5ABE4020X3B034510 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Cheetah Chassis | Incomplete Chassis · 40 ft | 5EF2GC4021B745747 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 40 ft | LJRC4026241000156 | 1 | — |
| Cimc Vehic | Semi-trailer | LJRC41263JT000916 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC4126762001757 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC4126X51001448 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 46 ft | LJRC4626461018597 | 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 (38)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 21, 2026 | 1476000325 | PEMBROKE GA | III | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER UNKNOWN |
1FUPCSZB5YLG26459 3M2CG40295S000981 |
GA WEG074 TN T793231 |
| June 15, 2026 | 2113002647 | HEFLIN AL | I | 11 | 1 | SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HERCULES AJAX |
4V4NC9TG58N459635 1AJC40254S1009668 |
GA C8117B TN U166092 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 12, 2026 | 1321001630 | PEMBROKE GA | III | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJHLDV6PLNZ5507 3H3V532C7GT071230 |
IN 3311002 ME 391230Z |
| May 31, 2026 | 1255001762 | WASHINGTON GA | III | 2 | 1 | FSK L&S | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER MECOX RESO |
3AKJHLDV8NSNB9297 3M2CG40223S100322 |
IN 3902982 TN T566386 |
| 392.5A2-OPER | OOSIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while o | Alcohol | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| May 25, 2026 | 1258000560 | SAVANNAH GA | III | 7 | — | SAMSUNG GROVELAND | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
KENWORTH CHEETAH CHASSIS |
1XKTDB9X63J391901 5EF2GC40X5B758977 |
FL XE473G TN T753650 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| April 23, 2026 | 1259000551 | POOLER GA | III | 1 | — | GPA | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER MONON |
1FUJA6CK67LX78550 1NNC04021TM281732 |
GA XGM926 TN U786797 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| April 23, 2026 | 1318000980 | FORSYTH GA | III | 2 | — | PORT | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
1FUJHLDV2PLNZ5505 LJRC4126X51001448 |
IN 3311091 TN T794137 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| January 30, 2026 | 1313000719 | PEMBROKE GA | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJHLDV2PLNZ5505 3H3C412S1RT003126 |
SC 3311091 TN 432809T |
| December 15, 2025 | 1362004794 | EASTABOGA AL | II | — | — | NA | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJGLDR6ELBR6215 3H3C412S5XT032612 |
GA C922FE TN U235522 |
| November 18, 2025 | 1402001246 | FORSYTH GA | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR7RN154850 1GRAP062XDD448078 |
IN 3662055 ME 355679Z |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GPA | 4 | April 23, 2026 |
| SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS AMERICA | 2 | June 15, 2026 |
| GFA LOGISTICS | 2 | December 30, 2024 |
| FSK L&S | 1 | May 31, 2026 |
| SAMSUNG GROVELAND | 1 | May 25, 2026 |
| SAMSUNG | 1 | October 3, 2025 |
| SAMSUNG SDS AMERICA | 1 | August 4, 2025 |
| HANWHA ADVANCED MATERIALS AMERICA | 1 | February 14, 2025 |
| EVEGREEN SHIPPING AGENCY | 1 | July 1, 2024 |
| GFA SAVANNAH YARD | 1 | February 29, 2024 |
| COSTCO | 1 | December 7, 2023 |
| GA PORT AUTHORITY | 1 | November 30, 2023 |
3 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 11, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 14, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 26, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 29, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 10, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 13, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 11, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| December 14, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 24, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 9, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 10, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| November 11, 2021 | Cargo | On file |
| September 29, 2014 | BROKER | On Record |
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6250 SHILOH RD STE 230, Alpharetta, GA, 30005-8434
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