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CHARLES B LEONARD
Norwood, GA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2967284 · MC 9580
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-9580 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Geico Marine Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr
- Previously ordered out of service on February 19, 2019 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active; 2 past orders on record
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC009580
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9300194921
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2967284
MC Number
MC-9580
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 30, 2017
Authority Reinstated
August 21, 2025
Annual Mileage
20,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Norwood, GA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatU.S. MailWater/WellOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
0
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
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 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 2 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 2 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 2 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 2 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA2
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25339M682569 | 2 | 1 |
| 2001 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X81N558140 | 2 | 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 (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 20, 2026 | 1395001844 | WARM SPRINGS GA | II | 2 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X81N558140 1UYVS25339M682569 |
GA C847FC GA TW20Z28 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| November 20, 2025 | 1420001193 | RICHLAND GA | II | 3 | 1 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XP5DB9X81N558140 1UYVS25339M682569 |
GA C847FC GA TW20Z28 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLMF | State/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | Tires | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 21, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 12, 2025 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 10, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 20, 2018 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 11, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 26, 2017 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| September 27, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 5, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 1, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 19, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 10, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| July 16, 2018 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| November 20, 2017 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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