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BUMPERS TRANSPORTATION LLC
Vernon, AL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4015848 · MC 1513379
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 6 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1513379 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Federated Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
16.7% OOS · 46 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 6 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- 46 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1513379
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Federated Mutual Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 1888799
Federated Mutual Insurance Company
BI&PD · $4,000,000 · Policy 1888800
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4015848
MC Number
MC-1513379
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
October 19, 2026
FMCSA Registration
January 23, 2023
Authority Granted
April 17, 2023
Annual Mileage
1,740,832 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
164 1st Ave Nw, Vernon, AL 35592
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
John Ridgeway
Cargo Types
Liquids/Gases
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
46
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
40
Out-of-Service Violations
9
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance68
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (19.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
16.7% of 24 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
40th 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
17 of 25 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 29 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 29 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 29 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 29 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 4, 2026 | AL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| November 6, 2024 | AL | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL31
MS4
FL1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (30)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~17
of 70 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~13
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
16
Tank
9
Semi-trailer
4
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTSA4323M7110835 | 7 | — |
| 2021 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY8MM008509 | 5 | — |
| 2021 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY5MM008516 | 4 | — |
| 2002 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTAB442727H66513 | 4 | 2 |
| 2021 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 45 ft | 5HTSA4526M7110731 | 4 | — |
| Freightlin | Tractor | 3ALXFB000GDGX6692 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR6KL394047 | 3 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPRXSN293277 | 3 | 3 |
| Heil Co. | Semi-trailer | 5HTAB4323E7H78325 | 3 | 1 |
| 2023 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTSA4323P7119183 | 3 | — |
Show all 30 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY0MM008133 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 International HX520 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDPAPR8KN411364 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 International HX620 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDTAPR5KN423600 | 2 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5SN634245 | 2 | — |
| Heil | Semi-trailer | 5HTAB4322G7H81252 | 2 | 1 |
| 2019 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTSA4325K7601520 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY5NM029194 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY2MM007470 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY2MM007517 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T8 Series | Truck · Class 8 | 1NKDL49X3LR398464 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X0KR233188 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDZAPR0KL394254 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International HX520 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDPAPRXLN211409 | 1 | — |
| 2025 International LT62F | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR5SN293462 | 1 | — |
| Heil Co. | Semi-trailer | 5HTAB4427G7H81701 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTSA4320N7114200 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 43 ft | 5HTSA4329K7601519 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4427L7103951 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 44 ft | 5HTSA4429R7120744 | 1 | — |
| Pola | Semi-trailer | K1-10080 | 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 (46)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 14, 2026 | 1879001567 | MONTGOMERY AL | II | — | — | CHEVRON USA INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1PN4GY5MM008516 5HTSA4526M7110731 |
AL 1230058 AL A0A1TX5 |
| September 11, 2026 | 1273007989 | MONTGOMERY AL | II | — | — | MURPHY OIL USA INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1PN4GY5MM008516 5HTSA4526M7110731 |
AL 1230058 AL A0A1TX5 |
| September 4, 2026 | 2100005239 | MONTGOMERY AL | II | 3 | — | VARIOUS STOPS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1PN4GY8MM008509 5HTSA4427L7103951 |
AL 1230067 AL A0A1U06 |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| August 27, 2026 | 2100005222 | MONTGOMERY AL | II | 2 | — | MIDSOUTH PETROLEUM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1PN4GY5MM008516 5HTSA4526M7110731 |
AL 1230058 AL A0A1TX5 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially red | Markings - HM | ||||||||
| August 27, 2026 | 1750002807 | BAY MINETTE AL | II | 3 | 1 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZAPRXSN293277 5HTAB442727H66513 |
AL 1230034 AL A0A1TXM |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.55C2-B | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| August 4, 2026 | 4825001747 | MILTON FL | II | 1 | 1 | VERTEX | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZAPRXSN293277 5HTAB442727H66513 |
AL 1230034 AL A0A1TXM |
| 393.11A1-LSLMWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on. | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 22, 2026 | I037I90126 | ARDMORE TN | III | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZAPRXSN293277 |
AL 1230034 |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| April 23, 2026 | 1713005939 | HAYNEVILLE AL | II | 1 | — | MURPHY OIL USA, INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
1M1PN4GY5MM008516 5HTSA4526M7110731 |
AL 1230058 AL A0A1TX5 |
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 9, 2026 | 1525003707 | GREENVILLE AL | II | 4 | 1 | MID SOUTH DBA MIDSTATE PETROLEUM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLIN HEIL CO., |
3ALXFB000GDGX6692 5HTAB4323E7H78325 |
AL 1230038 AL A149435 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| February 2, 2026 | 1253002616 | JACKSON AL | II | — | — | SAME | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL |
3HSDZAPR5SN634245 5HTSA4323M7110835 |
AL 1217661 AL A0A1TX4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MURPHY OIL USA, INC. | 4 | September 11, 2026 |
| VRA | 4 | April 13, 2025 |
| MPLX TERMINALS LLC | 3 | November 6, 2024 |
| CHEVRON PRODUCTS | 2 | August 27, 2026 |
| VERTEX | 2 | August 4, 2026 |
| BUCKEYE | 2 | November 7, 2024 |
| CHEVRON USA INC | 1 | October 14, 2026 |
| VARIOUS STOPS | 1 | September 4, 2026 |
| MIDSOUTH PETROLEUM | 1 | August 27, 2026 |
| MID SOUTH DBA MIDSTATE PETROLEUM | 1 | February 9, 2026 |
| MUSKETT | 1 | December 24, 2025 |
| MIDSTATES | 1 | August 13, 2025 |
10 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 17, 2023 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 1, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
Evilsizor Process Servers Inc
8601 W Cross Dr Ste F5 #301, Littleton, CO, 80123
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