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COLONIAL CARTAGE CORPORATION
Kennesaw, GA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 351203 · MC 170995
Active
Authority Active
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 12 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-170995 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$0 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
2.8% OOS · 43 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC170995
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Lexon Insurance Company, since October 1, 2013
Authority Age
12 yrs, 1 mo
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $0
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory (rated 1989)
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 11.1% — below the 20.7% national average
- 43 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
FF012647
Contract Carrier
MC170995
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
LEXON INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond · $0 · Policy 1096782
THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 9E485564
GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAP248114-00
LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy KO115144581720
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
351203
MC Number
MC-170995
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory · rated August 21, 1989
Rating Source
FMCSA safety review · 37 years ago
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
March 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 18, 1989
Authority Granted
July 18, 2014
Annual Mileage
3,814,100 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
3000 Cobb International Blvd, Kennesaw, GA 30152
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Troy Snelson
Officer 2
Joe Keith
Cargo Types
General FreightRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
2.8% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
36 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
11.1%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 6th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
43
Driver Inspections
36
Vehicle Inspections
11
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance3
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate11.1% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (43)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 13, 2026 | FL | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X9JD449075 | 0 | Clean |
| June 1, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49X5LD662091 | 0 | Clean |
| May 21, 2026 | NC | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPBD49X1KD449086 | 1 | Passed |
| April 16, 2026 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49XXJD449070 | 0 | Clean |
| April 2, 2026 | TN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X3SD689675 | 0 | Clean |
| March 30, 2026 | OK | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49X9KD664974 | 0 | Clean |
| March 25, 2026 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49X1SD689674 | 0 | Clean |
| March 16, 2026 | MS | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1XPBD49X5PD874334 | 0 | Clean |
| January 22, 2026 | LA | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X4KD664977 | 0 | Clean |
| December 16, 2025 | AL | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XPBD49X7JD449074 | 1 | Passed |
| December 8, 2025 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49X0JD449076 | 1 | Passed |
| November 30, 2025 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPBD49XXJD449070 | 0 | Clean |
Showing 12 of 43 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 40 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 40 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 40 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 40 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 18, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| November 6, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Phone Call | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 10 | Cited |
| December 8, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | 5 | Cited |
| December 16, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | 5 | Cited |
| May 21, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | 4 | Cited |
| December 18, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | 4 | Cited |
| February 1, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| July 2, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| November 21, 2024 | Unsafe Driving · Misc Violations | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | 3 | Cited |
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
3
Injuries
5
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2026 | GA | — | 1 | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
| April 22, 2026 | GA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| January 21, 2026 | SD | — | 1 | Yes | Severe Crosswinds · Daylight · Dry |
| May 1, 2025 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| April 14, 2025 | FL | — | — | 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
GA7
NC6
FL5
AL3
AR3
MS3
and 12 more states
Fleet & Equipment (65)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~31
of 61 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~34
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
34
Tractor
30
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5LD662091 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3RD689668 | 3 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06275S700366 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W07L004172 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1RD689670 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5LD662088 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5PD874334 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6PD804714 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXJD449070 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X1HD422304 | 2 | — |
Show all 65 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623VE900904 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0626VE900895 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0628VE900901 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629VE900891 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06216S703037 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06295S700353 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W07L003880 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W08L004934 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W17L004178 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W57L003566 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W57L004345 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W68L004470 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W77L003908 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W77L004069 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W77L004167 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W77L004430 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W78L004669 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W87L004145 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W88L004499 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W97L004154 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W98L004592 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX7L003871 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX7L004213 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532WX8L004522 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530CU277129 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531CU277558 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532AM924708 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534CU277442 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535CU277059 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535CU277546 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537AM922419 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537CU277452 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0JD449076 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0KD664975 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1KD449086 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1RD689667 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X1SD689674 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2KD664976 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2PD855482 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3JD449072 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3KD643053 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3RD689671 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3SD689675 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4KD664977 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5RD689669 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5RD689672 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7JD449074 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7KD449089 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7LD662089 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X8PD804715 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9JD449075 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9KD664974 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXKD643051 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X7HD422307 | 1 | — |
| Gdan | — | MGRAA06235S700386 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 18, 2014 | GRANTED | Property Freight Forwarder |
| September 12, 1989 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| August 30, 1988 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| February 29, 1984 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 1, 2013 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| October 1, 2014 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 1, 2005 | Cargo | On file |
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