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SABAL TRANSPORT INC
Bartow, FL
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Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 4 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 261070 · MC 175154
Satisfactory
Active 18 yrs, 5 mo · first granted 1984
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-175154 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
26.7% OOS · 35 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 4 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 18 yrs, 5 mo since reinstatement on May 16, 2008; first granted July 23, 1984 (42 yrs, 3 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 35 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC175154
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT8870851028
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
261070
MC Number
MC-175154
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 31, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 21, 1985
Authority First Granted
July 23, 1984
Authority Reinstated
May 16, 2008
Annual Mileage
4,137,974 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
615 Cessna St, Bartow, FL 33830
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Larry Barnes
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
35
Driver Inspections
22
Vehicle Inspections
21
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance50
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
26.7% of 15 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd 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
7 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 24, 2026 | FL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| September 17, 2025 | FL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 19, 2024 | FL | 1 | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| October 30, 2024 | FL | — | — | 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
FL23
TX4
US2
Fleet & Equipment (40)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~20
of 63 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~20
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
18
Dry Van
11
Flatbed
8
Not Applicable
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9GL904096 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Peterbilt 387 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP7DB9X36D640072 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV1LSLR6623 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV3KSKN8144 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV8KSKL5667 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9KN610787 | 2 | — |
| Great Dane | Semi-trailer | RDN9823CM012501 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148305R1561610 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53263S593023 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBCK86LU41706 | 1 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV2KLKX4153 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHLDV8KLKS8522 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM9622GH730710 | 1 | 1 |
| 1991 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9625MM031901 | 1 | — |
| 1991 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 96 ft | 1GRDM9627MM031902 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1GRDM962XHM037702 | 1 | — |
| Van Guard | — | 1JJV53208GL589396 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0CL588999 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1FL800054 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7FL801175 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7GL903979 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D8CL589009 | 1 | 1 |
| 2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W29L250983 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W47L008483 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W88L107275 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 57 ft | 1TTE572S1D3738512 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Transcraft/wabash Steel Flatbed | Flatbed · 57 ft | 1TTE572SXD3738511 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25373P978412 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3NSNN9016 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7LSMF9770 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7NSNN9018 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV3LSLR6624 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV4MSMR2943 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV4MSMZ2232 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV5KSKN8145 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV6KSKX4208 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV6MSMZ2233 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV8KSKU1596 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDVXMSMR2946 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Globe Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 46 ft | 44RL0462XLF000100 | 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 (35)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 24, 2026 | 1494003550 | BARTOW FL | II | 5 | — | PALLETONE OF FLORIDA INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN TRANSCRAFT/WABASH |
3AKJHLDV7VDXM6893 1TTE572S1D3738512 |
IN 4120638 IN PE43485 |
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| August 21, 2026 | 3230008470 | GRAND RIDGE FL | III | — | — | SPANISH TRAIL LUMBER COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE |
3AKJHHDR7NSNN9018 RDN9823CM012501 |
IN 3230532 FL 8821CY |
| August 13, 2026 | 3247008021 | SEBRING FL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR9KN610787 1GRDM962XHM037702 |
FL P6641K FL C9693B |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| June 23, 2026 | 3595006623 | BELLEVIEW FL | II | 1 | 1 | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHLDV8KSKL5667 1JJV532W47L008483 |
FL AQ70NC FL 8718CT |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| February 10, 2026 | 4667001091 | SEFFNER FL | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
1FUJHLDV2KLKX4153 1JJV532W88L107275 |
IN 3488457 NE 180930 |
| January 27, 2026 | 7CJB9DBP9H | SH-0146 IN CHAMBERS CO. (472-4, TX | II | 7 | — | — | Truck Tractor Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHLDV6KSKX4208 1GRDM9625MM031901 |
IN 2833614 FL C9656B |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| November 21, 2025 | 3572006939 | SEFFNER FL | II | 1 | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL GREAT DANE |
3HSDZAPR9KN610787 RDN9823CM012501 |
FL P6641K FL 8821CY |
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| October 9, 2025 | 2939005549 | ASTOR FL | III | — | — | US PL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHLDV3LSLR6624 1JJV532D7GL903979 |
IN 3560577 FL QB22GK |
| October 5, 2025 | 3198009332 | HOBE SOUND FL | II | — | — | SAC | Truck Tractor |
FREIGHTLINER |
3AKJHLDV4MSMR2943 |
IN 3104994 |
| October 2, 2025 | 2062006730 | PALM COAST FL | II | 3 | — | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GLOBE TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
3AKJHLDV3KSKN8144 44RL0462XLF000100 |
FL KGDT23 FL IV00EU |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| PALLETONE OF FLORIDA INC. | 1 | September 24, 2026 |
| SPANISH TRAIL LUMBER COMPANY | 1 | August 21, 2026 |
| US PL | 1 | October 9, 2025 |
| PO | 1 | April 24, 2025 |
| BLUE TRITON BRANDS | 1 | July 30, 2024 |
| PALLETONE | 1 | June 13, 2024 |
| PECO PALLET | 1 | April 23, 2024 |
| MILLER WOOD PRODUCTS INC | 1 | April 11, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 31, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 6, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 1, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 1, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 1, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 1, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
| October 17, 2002 | COMMON | On Record |
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