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FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATIONS INC
Vidalia, GA
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Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
70.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 98% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 70.0% of 10 driver inspections — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). 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 540132
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
70.0% OOS · 15 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
70.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 98% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 70.0% of 10 driver inspections — higher than 99% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). 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
- 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 70.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 75.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
540132
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
April 15, 2026
FMCSA Registration
October 21, 1993
Annual Mileage
101,000 mi (2026)
Contact Information
Address
2401 Aimwell Road, Vidalia, GA 30474
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Wade L. O' Neal, Jr.
Officer 2
Mary E Edenfield
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
23
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance54
Unsafe Driving15
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate70.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (64.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate75.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (54.3pp higher)
70.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
98th 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
5 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
9 of 11 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 11 inspections
Driver Fitness
8 of 11 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 11 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2025 | GA | — | — | 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
GA12
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~10
of 43 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
9
Semi-trailer
2
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hardee Mfg | Semi-trailer | HB9TL256XW0101215 | 3 | 3 |
| 2016 Ford F-450 | Not Applicable · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT3GEB72486 | 2 | 1 |
| 2017 Ram 5500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 3C7WRNFL6HG510152 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4GT7FEC72817 | 1 | 1 |
| 2012 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4GT9CEC51172 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4GTXFEA49669 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT1KEF24876 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W4HT3KEF24877 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FD0W5HT2BEA11609 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3HT2SEC72049 | 1 | 1 |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5GT3EEA87363 | 1 | 1 |
| Homemade T | Semi-trailer | T576506 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2026 | 0045000637 | AILEY GA | I | 18 | 4 | FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATIONS INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM UNPUBLISHE |
3C7WRLFL0MG535899 4S0TP252461002199 |
GA P695CN GA UBA665 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 7, 2026 | 1273001480 | GLENNVILLE GA | III | 1 | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W4HT3GEB72486 |
GA DNB106 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| July 29, 2026 | 1273001464 | REIDSVILLE GA | I | 17 | 5 | FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATIONS INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD HARDEE MFG |
1FD0W4HT3GEB72486 HB9TL256XW0101215 |
GA DNB106 GA LE5699H |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.43DBMA | OOSBrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.81-H | Horn - Inoperative or defective | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIHE | Hydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 3, 2026 | 1273001417 | CLAXTON GA | III | 4 | 1 | SAME AS CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W4HT1KEF24876 |
GA EAW711 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| July 3, 2026 | 1416000513 | REIDSVILLE GA | I | 13 | 1 | NONE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD HARDEE MFG |
1FD0W4HT3KEF24877 HB9TL256XW0101215 |
GA ECE994 GA LE5699H |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSSRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, side retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | 0045000563 | LYONS GA | I | 5 | 2 | FIBER OPTIC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W5HT2BEA11609 |
GA EMV790 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.16B-DPASS | Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 15, 2026 | 1362000710 | GLENNVILLE GA | III | 2 | — | FIBER OPTIC COMMUNICATIONS INC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W4GTXFEA49669 |
GA GJF370 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.16B-DPASS | Driver - Failed to require passenger(s) (not a co-driver) to use seat belt while operating a property-carrying CMV. | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| December 31, 2025 | 1273001124 | LYONS GA | III | 1 | 1 | N/A | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD0W4GT7FEC72817 |
GA ESI966 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| August 29, 2025 | 1378001132 | VIDALIA GA | I | 4 | 2 | CARRIER | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FDUF5GT3EEA87363 |
GA EHB592 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 26, 2025 | 1273000776 | LYONS GA | III | 2 | 1 | SAC | Straight Truck |
FORD |
1FD8W3HT2SEC72049 |
GA P6825684 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
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