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CHAR-LO INC
Eight Mile, AL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 274098 · MC 146125
Satisfactory
Active 27 yrs, 4 mo · first granted 1980
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-146125 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
United States Fire Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
18.8% OOS · 20 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 27 yrs, 4 mo since reinstatement on June 11, 1999; first granted August 13, 1980 (46 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 7.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 7.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC146125
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
United States Fire Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 506-9175723
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
274098
MC Number
MC-146125
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 3, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 5, 1986
Authority First Granted
August 13, 1980
Authority Reinstated
June 11, 1999
Annual Mileage
248,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
8625 Rosemary Rd, Eight Mile, AL 36613
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kandis Brackins
Officer 2
Deanna Chunn
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsOilfield EquipmentUtility EquipmentConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
17
Vehicle Inspections
18
Out-of-Service Violations
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service4
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate7.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (2.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate7.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
18.8% of 16 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
47th 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
3 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 17 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 17 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 17 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 17 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MS12
TX2
AL1
FL1
IA1
KY1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Pickup
6
Hotshot
3
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Full Trailer
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Big Tex | Hotshot · 38 ft | 16V3F382XN6172323 | 6 | — |
| 2018 Chevrolet Silverado | Pickup · Class 2 | 1GC1KWEY2JF195789 | 6 | — |
| 2022 Big Tex | Hotshot · 38 ft | 16V3F3827N6157584 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3HT5KEC83241 | 4 | 2 |
| 2018 Lone Wolf Trailer Co. Lone Wolf Trailer Co., Inc. | Utility Trailer | 4P7U83022JF065716 | 4 | 3 |
| 2020 Big Tex | Hotshot · 38 ft | 16V3F3825L6080548 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Ford F-250 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W2BT2REF71316 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3BT2KED27516 | 3 | — |
| Circle D T | — | 1C9GF2520N1140239 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT3BEB12479 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FTWX31R88EA67173 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Chevrolet Silverado HD | Pickup · Class 3 | 2GC4YVEY8N1208922 | 1 | 1 |
| Util | Full Trailer | 4PJU83022JF065716 | 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 (20)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | 6611184065 | G93 SCALES MS | I | — | — | BLAKLEY BOAT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
CHEVROLET BIG TEX |
1GC1KWEY2JF195789 16V3F382XN6172323 |
AL 2A0WEU3 AL 2A0W6BD |
| August 26, 2026 | LARWS00439 | SLIDELL LA | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
CHEVROLET BIG TEX |
1GC1KWEY2JF195789 16V3F382XN6172323 |
AL 2A0WEU3 AL 2A0W6BD |
| May 12, 2026 | 6643029129 | ORANGE GROVE, MS | I | — | — | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
CHEVROLET BIG TEX |
1GC1KWEY2JF195789 16V3F382XN6172323 |
AL 2A0WEU3 AL 2A0W6BD |
| February 2, 2026 | 6643028810 | ORANGE GROVE, MS | I | — | — | COOPER WILKINS WELDING AND MACHINE CO.INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W2BT2REF71316 16V3F3825L6080548 |
AL 51C04EW AL 51C0097 |
| January 20, 2026 | 6643028754 | ORANGE GROVE, MS | I | — | — | MHWIRTH LLC | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD UTIL |
1FD8W3HT5KEC83241 4PJU83022JF065716 |
AL 5A05RA2 AL 5AOEYUU |
| January 15, 2026 | 7C7F9DJDM5 | IH-0020 IN TARRANT CO. (424-45, TX | II | 3 | 1 | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD LONE WOLF TRAILER CO. |
1FD8W3HT5KEC83241 4P7U83022JF065716 |
AL 1215235 AL 5A0EYUU |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.11UR | Upper Rear retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflecting material requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 390.21A | Not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| January 13, 2026 | 2837005067 | PENSACOLA FL | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W2BT2REF71316 16V3F3825L6080548 |
AL 51C04EW AL 51C0097 |
| November 7, 2025 | MC00519929 | I-20 E, MS | I | 3 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W2BT2REF71316 16V3F3825L6080548 |
AL 51C04EW AL 51C0097 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (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 | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| October 29, 2025 | 6628006077 | WAYNE COUNTY, MS | I | — | — | MS POWER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD BIG TEX |
1FT8W3BT2KED27516 16V3F3827N6157584 |
AL 2A08XD3 AL 2A07827 |
| October 23, 2025 | 6643028462 | ORANGE GROVE, MS | I | 1 | — | SURFACE SOLUTIONS | Straight Truck Trailer |
CHEVROLET BIG TEX |
1GC1KWEY2JF195789 16V3F382XN6172323 |
AL 2A0WEU3 AL 2A0W6BD |
| 172.200A-HMSPSNSP | HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to provide HM shipping paper | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BLAKLEY BOAT | 1 | September 1, 2026 |
| COOPER WILKINS WELDING AND MACHINE CO.INC | 1 | February 2, 2026 |
| MHWIRTH LLC | 1 | January 20, 2026 |
| MS POWER | 1 | October 29, 2025 |
| SURFACE SOLUTIONS | 1 | October 23, 2025 |
| DIRECT SC | 1 | October 9, 2025 |
| CHEVRON | 1 | October 7, 2025 |
| UNITED RENTALS | 1 | May 22, 2025 |
| COLLINS AEROSPACE | 1 | May 13, 2025 |
| MCPHERSON OIL CO | 1 | February 26, 2025 |
| SP | 1 | December 26, 2024 |
| FSA MEXICO | 1 | August 25, 2024 |
2 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 23, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 6, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 10, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 12, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 11, 1999 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 11, 1999 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 14, 1997 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| August 13, 1980 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 22, 1997 | CONTRACT | On Record |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
4315 53rd St S, Fargo, ND, 58104
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