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ADVANTAGE FORESTRY INC
Shelbyville, TX
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
61.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3307592 · MC 1050112
No Safety Rating
Active 7 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1050112 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Bitco General Insurance Corporation
Safety
Not Rated
61.5% OOS · 19 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
61.5% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 96% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 7 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1050112
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
BITCO GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CAP 3744537
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3307592
MC Number
MC-1050112
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 5, 2019
Authority Granted
July 29, 2019
Annual Mileage
577,236 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
144 Fm 417 W, Shelbyville, TX 75973
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Vic Cooper
Cargo Types
General FreightLogs/Poles/BeamsMachinery/Large ObjectsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
1
Vehicle Inspections
13
Out-of-Service Violations
13
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance29
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
61.5% of 13 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
96th 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
8 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TX11
LA4
Fleet & Equipment (14)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~7
of 14 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
7
Pole / Pipe
4
Pole Trailer
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN3GY9KM001737 | 5 | 1 |
| 2020 Viking Trailer | Pole / Pipe · 42 ft | 1V9PD4222LN062581 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X5RD671923 | 4 | 4 |
| Othr | Semi-trailer | 5JYLB5233CP120612 | 3 | 3 |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X7RD671924 | 2 | 2 |
| Bitt | Pole Trailer | 129LS302XWL297663 | 1 | 1 |
| Bttp | Pole Trailer | 1B9PF36265B497028 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN3GYXKM001519 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Mack CHU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M2AN07Y2GM020928 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Viking Trailer | Pole / Pipe · 42 ft | 1V9PD4221GN062271 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 14 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Viking Trailer | Pole / Pipe · 42 ft | 1V9PD4224GN062250 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Viking Trailer | Pole / Pipe · 42 ft | 1V9PD4226GN062248 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Kenworth W990 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XK1D49XXTJ218501 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0BD120983 | 1 | 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 (19)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 22, 2026 | LAPZS01129 | FLORIEN LA | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
KENWORTH BTTP |
1XK1D49XXTJ218501 1B9PF36265B497028 |
TX R815640 TX 054C895 |
| June 8, 2026 | V262411840 | US-59 SB NACOGDOCHES, TX | II | 1 | 1 | LOG TRACT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK VIKING TRAILER |
1M1PN3GY9KM001737 1V9PD4222LN062581 |
TX R503553 TX 111C186 |
| 393.116 | OOSNo/improper securement of logs | General Securement | ||||||||
| April 17, 2026 | V262294244 | 324M US59 NB, TX | II | 1 | 1 | AFI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT OTHR |
1XPXD49X5RD671923 5JYLB5233CP120612 |
TX R698467 TX 261C165 |
| 392.9A | OOSFailing to secure load | General Securement | ||||||||
| April 10, 2026 | LAPLS00698 | MANY LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK VIKING TRAILER |
1M1PN3GY9KM001737 1V9PD4222LN062581 |
TX R503553 TX 111C186 |
| February 4, 2026 | LAPZS00860 | FLORIEN LA | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK VIKING TRAILER |
1M1PN3GYXKM001519 1V9PD4226GN062248 |
TX R503552 TX 152C479 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| September 16, 2025 | LAPZS00575 | FLORIEN LA | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
PETERBILT FROST TRAI |
1XPXD49X7RD671924 4331 |
TX R698466 TX 086B141 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 1, 2025 | V251966568 | 322M US59 NB, TX | II | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK VIKING TRAILER |
1M1PN3GY9KM001737 1V9PD4222LN062581 |
TX R503553 TX 111C186 |
| 393.45DLUV | Brake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 10, 2025 | V251832798 | 3658 US96 NB, TX | II | 5 | 2 | GOVERNMENT | Truck Tractor Trailer |
PETERBILT BITT |
1XPXD49X0BD120983 129LS302XWL297663 |
TX R117637 TX 254C169 |
| 393.75A1 | OOSTire-ply or belt material exposed | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.55C1 | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.70A | Defective coupling device-improper tracking | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| April 9, 2025 | V251841420 | US-96 SOUTH OF CENTE, TX | II | 4 | 1 | LOG TRACK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT PITT |
1XPXD49X5RD671923 5JYLB5233CP120612 |
TX R698467 TX 234B583 |
| 393.75A3 | OOSTire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| 392.2W | Excessive Weight violation | |||||||||
| March 25, 2025 | V251820997 | US 96 @ LOOP 500, TX | IV | 1 | 1 | AFI | Truck Tractor Trailer |
PETERBILT FROS |
1XPXD49X7RD671924 4331 |
TX R698466 TX 086B141 |
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AFI | 7 | April 17, 2026 |
| LOG TRACT | 1 | June 8, 2026 |
| GOVERNMENT | 1 | April 10, 2025 |
| LOG TRACK | 1 | April 9, 2025 |
| DOGGETT | 1 | October 17, 2024 |
| STELLA JONES | 1 | February 20, 2024 |
| USFS | 1 | January 19, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 29, 2019 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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