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GADSDEN CARTAGE COMPANY INC
Attalla, AL
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Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 257183 · MC 280085
Satisfactory
Active 31 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-280085 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Frankenmuth Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
25.0% OOS · 12 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 31 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC280085
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Frankenmuth Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 6663738
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
257183
MC Number
MC-280085
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 25, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 8, 1985
Authority Granted
February 27, 1995
Annual Mileage
282,648 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
600 Rodney Austin Drive, Attalla, AL 35954
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Rodney Austin
Cargo Types
General Freight
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
25.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
56th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
2 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 8 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 8 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 8 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 8 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN7
AL4
Fleet & Equipment (16)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
9
Tractor
6
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXKSKL3046 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6LL183228 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8KSKF9883 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5321GM608441 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGHDV4GLHA1368 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR8TLWU4698 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0LL183239 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6LL183231 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531FG217802 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535EG007170 | 1 | — |
Show all 16 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536EG007162 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537H7946017 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1NSNE1867 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8KN326714 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9JJ43N347397 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC532XGM608440 | 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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 20, 2026 | 1867000384 | ANNISTON AL | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDR1NSNE1867 1JJV532D0LL183239 |
AL 7017855 AL 31AE8B1 |
| August 19, 2026 | I031P40585 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | 2 | 1 | VERST LOGISTICS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJHHDR8TLWU4698 1UYVS2537H7946017 |
OH 1227083 MO 6621PK |
| 396.5-HL | OOSHubs - Leaking hub | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.47A-BCFSBD | Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| May 27, 2025 | I033H11729 | ARDMORE TN | I | — | — | FREEDOM PACKAGING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHHDRXKSKL3046 1JJV532D6LL183228 |
AL 1203149 AL 31AE8B4 |
| May 8, 2025 | I033H11655 | ARDMORE TN | III | — | — | FREEDOM PACKAGING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHHDRXKSKL3046 5V8VC5321GM608441 |
AL 1203149 AL 31AA6CX |
| May 7, 2025 | 1856000275 | ANNISTON AL | III | — | — | HUHTAMAKI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHHDRXKSKL3046 5V8VC5321GM608441 |
AL 1203149 AL 31AA6CX |
| April 4, 2025 | I033AG1892 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | 3 | 1 | HUHTAMAKI ALBERTIVILLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGHDV4GLHA1368 1UYVS2536EG007162 |
AL 1192589 MO 11K5FM |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| March 19, 2025 | 1856000223 | GADSDEN, AL | II | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHHDR8KSKF9883 5V8VC532XGM608440 |
AL 1203150 AL 31AA6CW |
| February 14, 2025 | I031100030 | INTERSTATE 75, TN | III | — | — | 000000001717358 | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDRXKSKL3046 1UYVS2535EG007170 |
UK 1203149 UK 06L9FP |
| August 8, 2024 | 1856000071 | ROADSIDE, AL | II | 1 | — | GADSDEN WAREHOUSE, INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9JJ43N347397 1JJV532D6LL183231 |
AL 1192588 AL 31AE8B0 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 24, 2024 | I033AG0719 | KNOXVILLE TN | II | 1 | — | HUHTAMAKI ALBERTIVILLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3HSDZAPR8KN326714 1UYVS2531FG217802 |
IN 2758916 MO 5910PG |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FREEDOM PACKAGING | 2 | May 27, 2025 |
| HUHTAMAKI ALBERTIVILLE | 2 | April 4, 2025 |
| VERST LOGISTICS | 1 | August 19, 2026 |
| HUHTAMAKI | 1 | May 7, 2025 |
| GADSDEN WAREHOUSE, INC | 1 | August 8, 2024 |
| FREEDOM PACKAGING PROD. | 1 | July 16, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 5, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 29, 1997 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 26, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| June 25, 1996 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 7, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 11, 1995 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 2, 1995 | DISMISSED | Property Broker |
| February 27, 1995 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| February 27, 1995 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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