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BIG G ELLIS AND SONS TRUCKING LLC
Alpine, AL
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 92% 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 registration · no operating authority · DOT 3547391
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
66.7% OOS · 12 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
66.7% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 92% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 85.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 12 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3547391
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
August 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
January 11, 2021
Annual Mileage
10,000 mi (2021)
Contact Information
Address
1250 Feddisburg Rd, Alpine, AL 35014-6124
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Sherell Lemmon
Cargo Types
Logs/Poles/Beams
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
12
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
10
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance51
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate85.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (65.0pp higher)
66.7% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
92nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
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
7 of 7 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL11
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
4
Tractor
3
Crib Log Trailer
2
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49XXFD203787 | 4 | 2 |
| 1995 Freightliner USF-1E | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDSEB4SH568133 | 3 | 3 |
| Unpublishe | Crib Log Trailer | 1Z9AD4023SA012329 | 3 | 2 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 3515185460 | 3 | 3 |
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X1XJ825130 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDLR9X0PJ588708 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Crib Log Trailer | 1S9BA4025X1353215 | 1 | 1 |
| Utility | Semi-trailer | AL98HN00200012650 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | BG256375015704 | 1 | 1 |
| Homemade T | Semi-trailer | BGE101205206 | 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 (12)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 13, 2025 | 1879000382 | PRATTVILLE AL | II | 4 | 1 | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKWDB9X1XJ825130 3515185460 |
AL 11C00R1 AL 17A08A3 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| September 3, 2025 | 1273007933 | CLANTON AL | II | 2 | 2 | CLEARWATER FORESTRY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XPBD49XXFD203787 BG256375015704 |
AL 11AD9M4 AL 11AHM7T |
| 393.9B-LPLOWR | OOSLighting - Projecting load - Any lamp on projecting load obscured when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LPLMWR | OOSLighting - Projecting load - Any Lamp on projecting load missing when required to be on. | Lighting | ||||||||
| September 2, 2025 | 1394000214 | KELLYTON AL | II | 1 | — | SAME AS COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY |
1XPBD49XXFD203787 AL98HN00200012650 |
AL 11AD9M4 AL 11AHPA7 |
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| June 3, 2025 | 1713004865 | PRATTVILLE AL | II | 10 | 1 | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH HOMEMADE T |
1NKDLR9X0PJ588708 3515185460 |
AL 11AD9M3 AL 17A08A3 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.13C2-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured before December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| May 17, 2025 | 1905002059 | PRATTVILLE AL | III | 3 | — | CLEARWATER TIMBER | Truck Tractor Crib Log Trailer |
KENWORTH UNPUBLISHE |
1XKWDB9X1XJ825130 1Z9AD4023SA012329 |
AL 11C00R1 AL 17A08A5 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| April 22, 2025 | 1905001989 | KELLYTON AL | II | 7 | 2 | BIG G ELLIS | Truck Tractor Crib Log Trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XPBD49XXFD203787 1S9BA4025X1353215 |
AL 11AD9M4 AL 11AAE7X |
| 393.116F-CL | OOSLogs - Improper securement of logs transported on pole trailers | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LPLMWR | OOSLighting - Projecting load - Any Lamp on projecting load missing when required to be on. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.104B-C | Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns | Securement Device | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| March 24, 2025 | 1118007275 | CLANTON AL | III | — | — | CLEARWATER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HOMEMADE T |
1XPBD49XXFD203787 BGE101205206 |
AL 11AD9M4 AL 11AA6AC |
| December 17, 2024 | 1905001743 | ROADSIDE, AL | II | 5 | 1 | JOHNNY NELSON LOGGING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRLR |
1FUYDSEB4SH568133 1Z9AD4023SA012329 |
AL 11AD9M2 AL 17A08A5 |
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| November 6, 2024 | 1905001689 | WEIGHT PAD, AL | II | 12 | 2 | JOHNNY NELSON LOGGING | Truck Tractor Crib Log Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HMDE |
1FUYDSEB4SH568133 3515185460 |
AL 11AD9M2 AL 17A08A3 |
| 392.9A2 | OOSFailing to secure vehicle equipment | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9 | OOSInoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 396.5B | Oil and/or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| June 17, 2024 | MOCV005118 | TALLADEGA, AL | II | 4 | 1 | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRLR |
1FUYDSEB4SH568133 1Z9AD4023SA012329 |
AL 11AD9M2 AL 17A08A5 |
| 393.9BRKLAMP | OOSInoperative Brake Lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| JOHNNY NELSON LOGGING | 2 | December 17, 2024 |
| CLEARWATER FORESTRY | 1 | September 3, 2025 |
| CLEARWATER TIMBER | 1 | May 17, 2025 |
| CLEARWATER | 1 | March 24, 2025 |
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