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BOOKS A MILLION
DBA: American Wholesale Book Company
Florence, AL
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 301860
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
16.1% OOS · 48 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 10.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 18.8% — below the 20.7% national average
- 48 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
301860
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 9, 2025
FMCSA Registration
September 17, 1987
Annual Mileage
1,756,752 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
4350 Bryson Blvd, Florence, AL 35630
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Elizabeth J Brown
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
48
Driver Inspections
31
Vehicle Inspections
24
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance27
Unsafe Driving10
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate10.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (4.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate18.8% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
16.1% of 31 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
49th 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
11 of 17 inspections
Unsafe Driving
8 of 32 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 32 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 32 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 32 inspections
Crash History (5)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
5
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
5
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 | MS | — | 2 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| February 3, 2026 | FL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| May 18, 2025 | AL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| December 18, 2024 | AL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| September 27, 2024 | NC | — | — | 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
TN8
AL5
MS5
KY4
OH4
GA3
and 11 more states
Fleet & Equipment (46)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~20
of 19 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~26
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
26
Tractor
19
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0RSUP6469 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3PSUF1865 | 4 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2481H7055010 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2483H7055008 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2483J3449413 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2484H7055003 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1PSUF1864 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2RSUP6473 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8PSUF1859 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8RSUP6476 | 3 | — |
Show all 46 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9RSUP6471 | 3 | — |
| 2020 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR4LN187635 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2480H7055001 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2486H7055004 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2486J3449406 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2486R7952101 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2488H7055005 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0RSUP6472 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6PSUF1861 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8PSUF1862 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482D9KL141716 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2480J3449403 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2481J3449409 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2481J3449412 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2481V7720404 | 1 | 1 |
| 2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2483V7720419 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2485J3449414 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2486V7720415 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2487J3449401 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2487J3449415 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2487V7720407 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2488J3449410 | 1 | 1 |
| 2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2488V7720402 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2489V7720408 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS248XJ3449408 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS248XJ3449411 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4PSUF1860 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4RSUP6474 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5MSNB0653 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3AKJHHDR6PSUF1816 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6PSUF1858 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6RSUP6475 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7RSUP6470 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG7NSNR9918 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXKR189035 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1KN841067 | 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 (48)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 8, 2026 | 3269C00936 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | — | — | BOOKSAMILLION INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TR |
3AKJHHDR0RSUP6472 1UYVS2481V7720418 |
IN 3566653 IN PH39559 |
| September 12, 2026 | MC00032289 | FULTON WB SCALES MS | I | 2 | — | BAM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR9RSUP6471 1UYVS2484H7055003 |
IN 3566652 IN PB31459 |
| 393.47A-BCLMBD | Drum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 11, 2026 | LASFS01957 | NATCHITOCHES LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR2RSUP6473 1UYVS2487V7720407 |
IN 3566654 IN PH39548 |
| August 31, 2026 | 2190000038 | CULLMAN AL | II | — | — | BOOKS A MILLION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR0RSUP6472 1UYVS2483H7055008 |
IN 3566653 IN PE91016 |
| August 28, 2026 | CV44950772 | VERONA KY | I | — | — | BOOKS A MILLION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR0RSUP6469 1UYVS2483V7720419 |
IN 3566651 IN PH39560 |
| August 5, 2026 | SP00130284 | MARTINSBURG WV | III | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR6PSUF1858 1UYVS2489V7720408 |
IN 3488909 IN PH39549 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| July 31, 2026 | 9511005509 | LOWELL IN | I | 2 | 1 | BOOKSAMILLION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR2RSUP6473 1UYVS2481V7720404 |
IN 3566654 IN PH39545 |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| July 12, 2026 | I038G60113 | SAINT JOSEPH TN | III | 1 | — | BOOKSAMILLION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR1PSUF1864 1UYVS2488V7720402 |
IN 3488911 IN PH39543 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| May 22, 2026 | I037220027 | ETHRIDGE TN | III | 1 | — | BOOKSAMILLION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR9RSUP6471 1UYVS2481H7055010 |
IN 3566652 AL A135375 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| April 10, 2026 | 1012012942 | TISHOMINGO COUNTY, MS | II | — | — | BAM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR9RSUP6471 1UYVS2486V7720415 |
IN 3566652 IN PH39556 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BAM | 2 | September 12, 2026 |
| BOOKS A MILLLION | 1 | March 17, 2026 |
| AWBC (BOOK AND GENERAL MERCHANDISE PRODUCT) | 1 | December 31, 2025 |
| BOOKAMILLION | 1 | May 16, 2025 |
| BOOKS MILLION | 1 | August 15, 2024 |
| BOOKS A MILLIONS | 1 | January 27, 2024 |
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