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FRANKS TRUCKING COMPANY INC
DBA: Ftc
Lafayette, GA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 853937 · MC 391708
Satisfactory
Active 16 yrs, 11 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-391708 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Eastern Atlantic Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 16 yrs, 11 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC391708
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
EASTERN ATLANTIC INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy TEA100058125
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
853937
MC Number
MC-391708
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 21, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 9, 2000
Authority Reinstated
October 1, 2009
Annual Mileage
340,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
376 Stanfield Rd, Lafayette, GA 30728
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Robert M Franks
Officer 2
Michelle Franks
Cargo Types
General FreightDry BulkOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance10
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
2023
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.
Unsafe Driving
1 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2024 | GA | — | 1 | Yes | Other · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA3
SC1
Fleet & Equipment (7)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Dry Van
1
Dump
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DR9X0YN508447 | 2 | — |
| Stou | — | 1DW1A5323W5214127 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYDZYB7XLA81911 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Freightliner CC Conventional | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYSZYB1XLA81912 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | — | 1H5D03029GM006901 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Strick Commercial Trailer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1S12S9530PD357928 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Trailstar TrailStar Manufacturing Corp | Dump · 28 ft | 1T9FC28B921066038 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 5, 2024 | 1353000318 | CHATSWORTH GA | III | 2 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRAILSTAR |
1FUYDZYB7XLA81911 1T9FC28B921066038 |
GA GHX789 GA YLR982 |
| 392.3-I | OOSIllness - Operating a CMV while impaired by illness or other cause. | Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| August 7, 2024 | 1433000356 | LAFAYETTE GA | III | — | — | MILLIKEN & COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STRICK COMMERCIAL TRAILER |
1XP5DR9X0YN508447 1S12S9530PD357928 |
GA EST890 GA LE2226B |
| July 26, 2024 | E286005241 | I-85 NB ROADSIDE, SC | II | 7 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT STOU |
1XP5DR9X0YN508447 1DW1A5323W5214127 |
GA EST890 TN U833040 |
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
| 396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.70B1I | Defective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective | Coupling Devices | ||||||||
| June 26, 2024 | 1363000377 | CHATSWORTH GA | III | — | — | HUBER CARBONATES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNKNOWN |
1FUYSZYB1XLA81912 1H5D03029GM006901 |
GA GIR462 GA YSD352 |
| October 31, 2023 | S363001296 | I-85 SB ROADSIDE, SC | II | 5 | — | MILLIKEN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FRUE |
1XP5DR9X0YN508447 1H2VC482XFH005209 |
GA EST890 TN Y83267 |
| 392.2IRP | IRP Apportioned Tag or Registration Violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9 | Inoperable 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 |
|---|---|---|
| MILLIKEN & COMPANY | 1 | August 7, 2024 |
| HUBER CARBONATES | 1 | June 26, 2024 |
| MILLIKEN | 1 | October 31, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 12, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 7, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 10, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 12, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 10, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 15, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 5, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 7, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 20, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 10, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 10, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| April 13, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| February 27, 2004 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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