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EARLY BIRD TRUCKING INC
Cleveland, OH
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2301475 · MC 785771
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-785771 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico Marine Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 5 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on September 18, 2022 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC785771
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300142662
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2301475
MC Number
MC-785771
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 11, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 2, 2012
Authority Reinstated
April 25, 2023
Annual Mileage
100,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Cleveland, OH
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsRefrigerated FoodConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance18
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 20, 2024 | PA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA3
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Dry Van
1
Flatbed
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK27LY92433 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25307U104619 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N1482C5M1545671 | 1 | — |
| Hendrickso | Semi-trailer | 2MN01JAH951006476 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Volvo Truck VNM | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4MC9GH57N480000 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4LN244701 | 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 (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 25, 2026 | XL00106565 | SCRANTON CITY PA | I | 8 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HENDRICKSO |
4V4NC9EH4LN244701 2MN01JAH951006476 |
PA AH70416 OH TTM1187 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| March 10, 2025 | G708506909 | ON FLAT ROCK RD 2285 FEET WEST, PA | II | 11 | — | GREAT LAKES CHEESE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4MC9GH57N480000 1UYVS25307U104619 |
OH PNR1851 OH TTT6976 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9B-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) obscured | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| September 28, 2024 | 3298172691 | ROADSIDE, OH | II | 6 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJA6CK27LY92433 1UYVS25307U104619 |
OH PWY2267 OH TTT6976 |
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55C2 | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 24, 2024 | XL00060834 | ON REVERE DR AT ITS INTERSECTI, PA | III | 2 | — | RUSSIN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJA6CK27LY92433 13N1482C5M1545671 |
OH PWY2267 NY CB45376 |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GREAT LAKES CHEESE | 1 | March 10, 2025 |
| RUSSIN | 1 | July 24, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 20, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 19, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 27, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 25, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 25, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| October 30, 2012 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| April 21, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 27, 2012 | COMMON | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 28, 2026.
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