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BAY LINES INC
Mobile, AL
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
3 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 2 caution
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 273702 · MC 186516
Active
Authority Active
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-186516 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
18.9% OOS · 52 inspections on record
Flags · 3
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.
Fatal Crash on Record
1 fatality across 2 crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A reported crash is not a finding of fault.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC186516
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
12 yrs, 9 mo
Revocation Filings
2
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 53.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- 52 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC186516
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0131697001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
273702
MC Number
MC-186516
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 25, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 29, 1986
Authority Reinstated
December 2, 2013
Annual Mileage
2,038,688 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
811 Dumaine Road, Mobile, AL 36610
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Emmett Philyaw
Officer 2
Austin Buce
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesIntermodalBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
18.9% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
37 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
53.8%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 58th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
52
Driver Inspections
37
Vehicle Inspections
20
Total OOS Orders
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance28
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service20
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate53.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (33.1pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (52)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2026 | 1256000599 | FORSYTH GA | II | 1 | 1 | KC GLOBAL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3HSDZSZR4SN529151 1DW1A53257S015209 |
AL 1221290 AL A009624 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | 3226009639 | GRAND RIDGE FL | I | 5 | 1 | BUDWEISER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3WKYDP9X8TF221207 1DW1A5326LEA35464 |
AL 1223634 ME 5140489 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSIV | State/Local Laws - State insurance violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | 2765007780 | GRAND RIDGE FL | III | — | — | KC GLOBAL SALES LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X9SJ189247 1DW1A53226S890715 |
AL 1216207 AL A009605 |
| July 21, 2026 | LJ02400071 | MOBILE AL | II | 1 | 1 | KIMBERLY CLARK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR9MN808952 1DW1A5326ES469403 |
AL 1222987 ME 2250483 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | 3706009405 | CRESTVIEW FL | III | — | — | ANHEUSERBUSH, LLC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3HSDZSZR4SN529151 1DW1A532X6S890719 |
AL 1221290 AL A009602 |
| June 24, 2026 | 2214008228 | LEE FL | III | — | — | ANHEUSERBUSCH LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH VANS |
1XKYDP9X3VJ246398 1JJV532D2JL045652 |
AL 1232115 AL A012561 |
| June 9, 2026 | 3305007721 | LEE FL | II | 1 | 1 | ANHEUSERBUSCH, LLC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X5TJ225274 1DW1A53247S015203 |
AL 1206464 AL A009629 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 14, 2026 | 2217008880 | HIGH SPRINGS FL | II | 3 | 1 | SAC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR8RN345998 1DW1A53247S015203 |
AL 1202015 AL A009629 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | 2681002927 | OCALA FL | I | 4 | — | INTERNATIONAL PAPER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
3HSDZAPR7SN345996 1DW1A5325LEA35469 |
AL 1209430 ME 5140494 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| April 27, 2026 | 2765007630 | GRAND RIDGE FL | III | — | — | INTERNATIONAL PAPER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STOUGHTON TRAILERS |
1XKYDP9X0TJ223058 1DW1A5327HS771903 |
AL 1224620 ME 5300399 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANHEUSER BUSCH LLC | 5 | June 24, 2026 |
| KIMBERLY CLARK | 4 | July 21, 2026 |
| KC GLOBAL SALES LLC | 3 | August 20, 2026 |
| INTERNATIONAL PAPER | 3 | May 13, 2026 |
| KC GLOBAL | 1 | August 27, 2026 |
| BUDWEISER | 1 | August 26, 2026 |
| ANHEUSERBUSH, LLC. | 1 | July 9, 2026 |
| ARMSTRONG | 1 | February 20, 2026 |
| UNIVERSAL WHITE CEMENT | 1 | December 17, 2025 |
| D.G. YUENGLING | 1 | December 16, 2025 |
| COCA COLA | 1 | October 28, 2025 |
| RNDC PENSACOLA | 1 | September 23, 2025 |
8 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
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 above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
13 of 16 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 42 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 42 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 42 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 42 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
1
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 11, 2026 | FL | 1 | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| February 1, 2026 | AL | — | — | 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
FL29
AL8
GA4
Fleet & Equipment (57)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~26
of 24 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~31
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
31
Tractor
25
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53247S015203 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5SJ189245 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X9SJ189247 | 4 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0TJ223058 | 3 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZSZR4SN529151 | 3 | — |
| 2006 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53226S890715 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53247S015217 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5324HS771907 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53267S015218 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327MEA44949 | 2 | 1 |
Show all 57 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7SJ189246 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6KN221699 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7SN345996 | 2 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8RN345998 | 2 | 2 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXKN255385 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5329EM402397 | 2 | — |
| 2006 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53206S890714 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5321LEA35470 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53237S015211 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323LEA35468 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323LEA35471 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5323MEA44947 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53255S817112 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53257S015209 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5325ES469408 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5325LEA35469 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326ES469403 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326LEA35464 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53277S015213 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5327HS771903 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5328LEA35465 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A53297S015214 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532X5S817106 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A532X6S890719 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2JL045652 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2PL383447 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D7PL383444 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9PL383445 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS24867M008703 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X0SJ189248 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X3VJ246398 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X5TJ225274 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7TJ225275 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X7TJ227480 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4KN146565 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR6RN345997 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7LN317147 | 1 | — |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7MN808951 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7RN345992 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR7RN359620 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8KN094924 | 1 | — |
| 2021 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9MN808952 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR9RN359618 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZSZR1SN779012 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth T680 | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3WKYDP9X8TF221207 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH6NN309443 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5321EM402393 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 2, 2013 | REINSTATED | Property Broker |
| August 1, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 1, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 3, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 12, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Broker |
| March 21, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 2, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 1, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 15, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 1, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 1, 2019 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 21, 1998 | BROKER | On Record |
| September 4, 2013 | BROKER | On Record |
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