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A-1 FAMILY TOWING INC
Wetumpka, AL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 901327 · MC 466640
No Safety Rating
Active 4 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 2003
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-466640 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
33.3% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 4 yrs, 1 mo since reinstatement on September 7, 2022; first granted September 12, 2003 (23 yrs, 1 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC466640
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT4626954753
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
901327
MC Number
MC-466640
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 9, 2024
FMCSA Registration
August 24, 2000
Authority First Granted
September 12, 2003
Authority Reinstated
September 7, 2022
Annual Mileage
1 mi (2020)
Contact Information
Location
Wetumpka, AL
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
10
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance28
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 Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
33.3% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
63rd 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
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
4 of 6 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AR3
KY2
AL1
CT1
IN1
LA1
and 4 more states
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Flatbed
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKADB9X93J706763 | 7 | 1 |
| 2028 Fontaine Specialized Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 4LF4S4832W3506265 | 7 | 1 |
| 2013 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 53 ft | 13NE53306D3557337 | 5 | 2 |
| 2013 Freightliner Coronado | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUNGNDR9DDBU7984 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBDP9X7JD458665 | 2 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 31, 2026 | 3286001539 | SAINT MARYS OH | II | 9 | 4 | RITCHIE BROTHERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPBDP9X7JD458665 13NE53306D3557337 |
SC A011556 SC 134508PT |
| 393.45D-BHTBS | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-BHTD | OOSAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.130B-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.130C-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of heavy vehicles, equipment or machinery with crawler tracks or wheels | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 387.301A | Carrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38 | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| August 27, 2026 | S211000646 | LOUISVILLE KY | III | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XPBDP9X7JD458665 13NE53306D3557337 |
SC A011556 SC 134508PT |
| 391.41A-MCPVI | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a passenger-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agenc | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2SLTRS | State/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| May 28, 2026 | 0006879747 | US 421 SB AT EXIT 168, NC | II | 4 | — | COMPANY WRENCH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKADB9X93J706763 13NE53306D3557337 |
SC A005159 SC 124074PT |
| 393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| May 21, 2026 | 5820001405 | WEST MEMPHIS AR | III | 3 | — | PRICE GREGORY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1XKADB9X93J706763 13NE53306D3557337 |
SC A005159 SC 124074PT |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| January 15, 2026 | 0294000757 | BLACKSBURG SC | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE SPECIALIZED INC |
1XKADB9X93J706763 4LF4S4832W3506265 |
SC A005159 SC 96467PT |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| December 19, 2025 | LARQS00838 | ALBANY LA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE SPECIALIZED INC |
1XKADB9X93J706763 4LF4S4832W3506265 |
SC A005159 SC 95467PT |
| 392.22A-D | Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers | Other Driver Violations | ||||||||
| 392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| October 28, 2025 | 1750002340 | BAY MINETTE AL | II | 15 | 4 | GULF STREAM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE SPECIALIZED INC |
1XKADB9X93J706763 4LF4S4832W3506265 |
SC A005159 SC 96467PT |
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.65C-FNS | OOSFuel - Tank not secured. | Fuel Systems | ||||||||
| 393.110B3-C | OOSCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet | Tiedown | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.87A-FPLA | Flag - Required flag(s) - any missing flag on a projecting load when more than one is required | Warning Flags | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| October 9, 2025 | V252060350 | 200 TX285, TX | II | — | — | RICHIE BROS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
1FUNGNDR9DDBU7984 13NE53306D3557337 |
GA A011556 SC 124074PT |
| January 26, 2025 | 7060000504 | ALMA AR | II | 2 | — | GREGORY POOLE EQUIPMENT COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE SPECIALIZED INC |
1XKADB9X93J706763 4LF4S4832W3506265 |
SC A005159 SC 96467PT |
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| December 6, 2024 | 0511000267 | I-91 NORTH MIDDLETOWN SCALE, CT | II | 9 | 1 | MEGA MACHINERY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH FONTAINE SPECIALIZED INC |
1XKADB9X93J706763 4LF4S4832W3506265 |
SC A005159 SC 96467PT |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| 396.3A1 | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RITCHIE BROTHERS | 1 | August 31, 2026 |
| COMPANY WRENCH | 1 | May 28, 2026 |
| PRICE GREGORY | 1 | May 21, 2026 |
| GULF STREAM | 1 | October 28, 2025 |
| RICHIE BROS | 1 | October 9, 2025 |
| GREGORY POOLE EQUIPMENT COMPANY | 1 | January 26, 2025 |
| MEGA MACHINERY | 1 | December 6, 2024 |
| JACKSON DEMOLITION | 1 | July 31, 2024 |
| D&B | 1 | May 1, 2024 |
| BUCHAN HAULING AND RIGGING | 1 | February 27, 2024 |
| TRINITY | 1 | December 13, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 5, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| August 2, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 7, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| September 24, 2012 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 3, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 2, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 25, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| January 29, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 20, 2012 | COMMON | On Record |
| August 21, 2006 | COMMON | On Record |
| March 23, 2005 | COMMON | On Record |
| August 2, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
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