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RESEARCH SOLUTIONS GROUP INC
DBA: Research Solutions
Pelham, AL
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 290405 · MC 666490
Satisfactory
Active 4 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-666490 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great Divide Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
16.9% OOS · 157 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 18.2% — below the 20.7% national average
- 157 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC666490
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
Great Divide Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BAP2009737-10
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
290405
MC Number
MC-666490
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
June 18, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 21, 1987
Authority Reinstated
May 20, 2022
Annual Mileage
1,129,009 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
402 Industrial Park Dr, Pelham, AL 35124-1719
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jeff Miller
Officer 2
Jake Kimbrough
Cargo Types
General FreightChemicals
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
157
Driver Inspections
61
Vehicle Inspections
138
Out-of-Service Violations
32
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance76
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service18
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate18.2% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
16.9% of 89 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
52nd percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
25 of 84 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 97 inspections
Hours of Service
8 of 97 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 97 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 97 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MS33
AL31
TN28
LA11
FL10
AR3
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (60)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~31
of 101 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~29
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
21
Dry Van
15
Truck
10
Semi-trailer
9
Tank
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 3BKHLJ9X3NF100382 | 16 | 1 |
| 1999 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0624XB173244 | 7 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZLP0X9PJ265989 | 7 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR9RSVK6479 | 7 | 1 |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TH0PN332072 | 7 | 3 |
| 2007 International MF035 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTMSAAR47H429901 | 6 | 3 |
| 2004 Peterbilt 385 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NPGL09X24D830783 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG0MN276055 | 6 | 1 |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG6NN323168 | 6 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG8NN323169 | 6 | 1 |
Show all 60 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVMC5DV7EHFX4798 | 5 | — |
| 2023 Kenworth T880 | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKZXPTX7PJ265988 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLD17KSLE9717 | 5 | 2 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV4SSVC2855 | 5 | 1 |
| 1985 Brenner Tank | Tank · 3 ft | 10BFB7233FF0D1989 | 4 | — |
| 2014 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3EL817906 | 4 | — |
| Trailmobil | Semi-trailer | 1PT01JAH6X6012863 | 4 | 1 |
| 1985 Brenner Tank | Tank · 3 ft | 10BFB7231FF0D1991 | 3 | 3 |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1DL784211 | 3 | — |
| 2001 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W31L718885 | 3 | — |
| Trim | Semi-trailer | 1PT01JAH7Y6013344 | 3 | 2 |
| Trailmobil | Semi-trailer | 1PT01JAHX16001792 | 3 | 1 |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYDP9X2LJ340964 | 3 | — |
| 2005 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X75N849797 | 3 | 1 |
| Brenner Ta | Semi-trailer | 10BFT7232EF006906 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHC5DEX7HY38484 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYBS5DDFB1826 | 2 | — |
| Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | 1H2VO4829KC004981 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Monon | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1NNVA5322YM326191 | 2 | 2 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR5RSVK6480 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDVXRDUV9473 | 2 | 2 |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG9NN324217 | 2 | — |
| 1985 Brenner Tank | Tank · 3 ft | 10BFB7230FF0D1996 | 1 | — |
| 1985 Brenner Tank | Tank · 3 ft | 10BFB7233FF0D1992 | 1 | — |
| Brenner Ta | Semi-trailer | 10BFU6237PF0A4011 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1DW1A4825SS989302 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1DW1A482XVS078502 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0629JT121589 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W49L265923 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W87L093019 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX5L916966 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4KM008641 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Monon | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1NNVX5326TM274457 | 1 | 1 |
| 2026 Monon | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1NNVX532XTM275417 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 45 ft | 1UYVS2451GP751502 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5NSNJ2313 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6LSLW8526 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9RSUN1456 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG8NSNH6756 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV1RSUY9537 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC6RDUN4293 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC7RDVA5558 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 3B9TS61E866007083 | 1 | 1 |
| 2014 Bulk Tank International | Tank | 3B9TS71E9EG007579 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZTZR2JN213767 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1JN896060 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5PN329911 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5327GM607438 | 1 | 1 |
| Trlr | Semi-trailer | RECK841202S006644 | 1 | — |
| Wanc | Semi-trailer | UNKNOWN | 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 (157)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2026 | 1414005010 | CARBON HILL AL | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK BRENNER TA |
4V4NC9TG0MN276055 10BFU6237PF0A4011 |
IN 3049262 AL 58AB874 |
| 392.2-SLLIFTA | State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation | |||||||||
| September 14, 2026 | 1516003159 | GADSDEN AL | III | — | — | WELLBORN CABINET | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MONON |
3WKZD49X1SF100584 1NNVX5326TM274457 |
AL 1230984 AL 58AAT80 |
| September 11, 2026 | 8045000642 | STUART VA | I | 4 | — | RESEARCH SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT BRENNER TANK |
1XP5DB9X75N849797 10BFB7233FF0D1989 |
AL 1230418 AL 58APDWN |
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 172.203C2-HMSPS | HM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list RQ as required | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| September 1, 2026 | 1750002831 | IRVINGTON AL | II | — | — | RESEARCH SOLUTIONS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZLP0X9PJ265989 |
AL 1230425 |
| August 28, 2026 | LALWS00048 | SLIDELL LA | I | 1 | — | AXIS | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
1NKZLP0X9PJ265989 |
AL 1230425 |
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| August 10, 2026 | 2837005535 | PENSACOLA FL | II | 3 | — | RESEARCH SOLUTIONS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACXFC7RDVA5558 |
IN 3521645 |
| 172.602A-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information | Documentation - HM | ||||||||
| 171.2D-HMGRMC | HM (General Requirements) - Accepting Hazardous Materials for transportation without registering with PHMSA | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| August 7, 2026 | 1019012597 | FULTON SCALE US 78 WEST MS | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMSAAR47H429901 |
AL 1230423 |
| July 30, 2026 | 1014010776 | ITTAWAMBA COUNTY MS | I | 2 | — | RSG | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK BRENNER TA |
4V4NC9TG0MN276055 10BFU6237PF0A4011 |
IN 3049262 AL 58AB874 |
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | 1824000183 | KILN MS, US | I | — | — | RESEARCH SOLUTIONS GROUP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJHLDR9RSVK6479 1JJV532D3EL817906 |
AL 1230413 AL 58APBP7 |
| June 24, 2026 | LALOS00699 | LIVINGSTON LA | II | 1 | — | RESEARCH SOLUTIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHLDR9RSVK6479 1JJV532W31L718885 |
AL 1230413 AL 58AB891 |
| 172.502A1-HMPP | HM (Placarding) - Prohibited placarding. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may affix or display on a packaging, freight container, un | Markings - 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 |
|---|---|---|
| VALERO MARKETING & SUPPLY | 3 | November 3, 2025 |
| WELLBORN CABINET | 2 | September 14, 2026 |
| FLEXSTAR PACKAGING | 2 | January 6, 2026 |
| PALADIN BRANDS GROUP | 2 | November 6, 2025 |
| AXIS | 1 | August 28, 2026 |
| RSG | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| RESEARCH GROUP | 1 | June 11, 2026 |
| ASHLAND INC | 1 | June 8, 2026 |
| RESEARCH COLUTIONS | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| MITSUBISHI INTERNATIONAL | 1 | April 8, 2026 |
| MITS. INTERNATIONAL | 1 | February 4, 2026 |
| ACME MECHANICAL | 1 | January 6, 2026 |
25 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 20, 2022 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| May 16, 2022 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| May 18, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 19, 2013 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 5, 2022 | COMMON | On Record |
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