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DIRTY BIRD TRANSPORT INC
Alpharetta, GA
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Elevated concerns
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.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 2531895 · MC 881059
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 12 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-881059 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
6 inspections on record
Flags · 2
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.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 6 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC881059
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2531895
MC Number
MC-881059
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 15, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 11, 2014
Authority Granted
September 15, 2014
Annual Mileage
218,522 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
375 Mistwater Trace, Alpharetta, GA 30022
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Michael Foote
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
6
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2025 | GA | — | 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
GA3
LA1
SC1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Flatbed
2
Dry Van
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK26PU33710 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148201J1528531 | 1 | — |
| 2001 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N14830411597339 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Freightliner CC Conventional | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYSSEB5XLA30926 | 1 | 1 |
| Mllr | — | 1M9CSFC15T486506 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531FG205150 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD57GSGW2481 | 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 (6)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2025 | 0376001447 | GREENWOOD SC | III | — | — | CROMER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3AKJGLD57GSGW2481 13N148201J1528531 |
GA C197EB KY A3F057 |
| June 19, 2025 | 0291001389 | THOMSON GA | III | 1 | — | LOWE'S | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUJBBCK26PU33710 13N14830411597339 |
GA C514EF KY A2T004 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| August 9, 2024 | 1237000295 | SAVANNAH GA | III | — | — | WELSH MOUNTAIN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJBBCK26PU33710 1UYVS2531FG205150 |
GA C514EF IN P404152 |
| July 4, 2024 | 1255000390 | WARRENTON GA | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FUJBBCK26PU33710 |
GA C514EF |
| May 14, 2024 | LAID006377 | ROADSIDE, LA | II | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER MLLR |
1FUYSSEB5XLA30926 1M9CSFC15T486506 |
GA C187AJ GA XFD746 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.55D1 | CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998) | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 22, 2024 | I033V40016 | CHATTANOOGA TN | III | 1 | — | AMAZON | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER STOUGHTON |
3AKJGLD57GSGW2481 1DW1A5321LSA43277 |
GA C197EB ID TN2021 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CROMER | 1 | August 5, 2025 |
| LOWE'S | 1 | June 19, 2025 |
| WELSH MOUNTAIN | 1 | August 9, 2024 |
| AMAZON | 1 | March 22, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2025 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 16, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 25, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 13, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| April 5, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 18, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 14, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 15, 2014 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 2, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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