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M & H PINE STRAW INC
Fitzgerald, GA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
40.8% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 8.6% of 35 driver inspections — higher than 85% 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 & Authorized · DOT 935041 · MC 436801
Satisfactory
Active 18 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 2005
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-436801 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Everspan Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
40.8% OOS · 72 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
40.8% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 93% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 8.6% of 35 driver inspections — higher than 85% 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
- Operating authority active 18 yrs, 1 mo since reinstatement on September 5, 2008; first granted May 16, 2005 (21 yrs, 5 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on February 1, 2005 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 72.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 8.6% — above the 5.5% national average
- 72 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC436801
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy SW1EVR-000030-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
935041
MC Number
MC-436801
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
March 4, 2026
FMCSA Registration
February 21, 2001
Authority First Granted
May 16, 2005
Authority Reinstated
September 5, 2008
Annual Mileage
1,613,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Fitzgerald, GA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsGrain/FeedDry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
72
Driver Inspections
52
Vehicle Inspections
32
Out-of-Service Violations
37
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance126
Unsafe Driving29
Hours of Service42
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate8.6% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (3.1pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate72.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (52.0pp higher)
40.8% of 49 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
93rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
20 of 22 inspections
Unsafe Driving
20 of 49 inspections
Hours of Service
10 of 49 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 49 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 49 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
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 30, 2026 | SC | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| August 22, 2025 | SC | — | 1 | 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
GA30
FL18
SC12
NC1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (79)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~30
of 19 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~49
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
33
Tractor
28
Semi-trailer
14
Not Applicable
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDV1JLJK4533 | 4 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV2KSKP8897 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR8NN434366 | 4 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR3JLHG8041 | 3 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV5JSJH2133 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR7KDKL3841 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4LSMC5222 | 3 | 2 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHPDV0LSKZ6889 | 3 | 2 |
| 2022 International LT625 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDZAPR1NN424701 | 3 | 1 |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4CL650985 | 2 | 1 |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV3JSJZ5192 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV7JSJZ5194 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1LSLX0328 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3LSMD7491 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5LSMC4791 | 2 | — |
| 1998 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXWT083032 | 2 | — |
| Trailmaker | Semi-trailer | T891757 | 2 | 1 |
| Dorsey Tra | Semi-trailer | 1DTV415251A285551 | 1 | — |
| 2028 Stoughton Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1DW1A5326WS224182 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR4JLHG8064 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR6JLHG8034 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR7JLHG8043 | 1 | 1 |
| Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | 1H2V05324VE034508 | 1 | 1 |
| Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | 1H2V05327NE003107 | 1 | — |
| 1994 Wabash Smooth Side Can | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482U7RL219145 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W05L903966 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W82L793146 | 1 | 1 |
| 2003 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W93L832862 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W9XL545995 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Wabash Chassis | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532Y8RL195182 | 1 | — |
| Othr | — | 1PT01JAH6006867 | 1 | 1 |
| Art Roll M | Semi-trailer | 1PT01JAH7R9006121 | 1 | — |
| Othr | — | 1PT01JAH8V6008312 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25303P924403 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25305G554217 | 1 | 1 |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25308G410719 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25313P011830 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25325G706613 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25328G339071 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25332P899124 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25335G706619 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25343P011899 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25355G601015 | 1 | — |
| 1999 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535XP814047 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25363P011810 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25365G706615 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25373P017616 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25384G327615 | 1 | 1 |
| Utility Tr | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS25398G339040 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253X5G327701 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253X5G706603 | 1 | 1 |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253X7G177334 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV4JSJH2169 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGHDV4KSLC7869 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR1JSJU7032 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDRXJSJU7031 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2LSLX0323 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3LSLX0329 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3LSMD2677 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7KSLF2877 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8LSMC4798 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXLSMC4799 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDV0KSKP8896 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C15T190047 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1WT021017 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C45T190012 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4WT083074 | 1 | 1 |
| 1998 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8WT083059 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9GT237084 | 1 | — |
| Freuhauf | Semi-trailer | 4824FREUHAUF1983 | 1 | 1 |
| Theurer At | Semi-trailer | 4857THEURER1988 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG9DN135191 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNR | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH0LN256607 | 1 | — |
| Wabash Nat | Semi-trailer | LE7795 | 1 | 1 |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | NO VIN | 1 | — |
| Great Dane | Semi-trailer | T734956 | 1 | 1 |
| Homemade T | Semi-trailer | T736428 | 1 | 1 |
| Trlmobile# | Semi-trailer | T736454 | 1 | — |
| Hyundai Tr | Semi-trailer | T773777 | 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 (72)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2026 | 1795007895 | JASPER FL | I | 3 | 1 | FIVE BELOW | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHHDR3LSMD7491 1JJV532W93L832862 |
GA C121FD GA LE2825H |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| August 25, 2026 | 3164000134 | JASPER FL | I | 4 | 1 | FIVE BELOW | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH |
3AKJHHDR4LSMC5222 1JJV532W82L793146 |
GA C068FE GA LE2824H |
| 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-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| August 24, 2026 | 1477000270 | FORSYTH GA | II | — | — | M&W DISTRIBUTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJGEDV1JLJK4533 1UYVS253X5G327701 |
GA C390FG GA WKQ808 |
| August 14, 2026 | 1404001007 | OAKFIELD GA | III | 1 | — | M & H PINE STRAW INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRAILMAKER |
3AKJHHDR3LSLX0329 T891757 |
GA C966FI GA LE215I |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| August 6, 2026 | 3164000078 | LIVE OAK FL | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4WC9EH0LN256607 1UYVS25373P017616 |
GA C888FB GA WDQ483 |
| August 6, 2026 | 4895001872 | OCALA FL | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR7KSLF2877 3H3V532C15T190047 |
GA C421FI GA WKQ843 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| July 28, 2026 | 1442002111 | HADDOCK GA | III | 2 | 1 | M&H PINESTRAW | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHPDV0LSKZ6889 1UYVS253X7G177334 |
GU C399EU GA XGA321 |
| 392.2-LCDLR | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| July 27, 2026 | 3905001707 | JASPER FL | II | 1 | 1 | WASTE NOT | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR8LSMC4798 1UYVS25305G554217 |
GA C069FE GA XGA317 |
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA | OOSTires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| July 14, 2026 | 1479000201 | FORSYTH GA | II | 11 | — | M & H PINE STRAW INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FRUEHAUF |
3AKJHHDR1LSLX0328 1H2V05324VE034508 |
GA C423FI GA LE0997G |
| 393.11A1-LHLMWR | OOSLighting - Headlamps - Both missing when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSIR | Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | 1402001463 | MACON GA | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1FUJGEDV1JLJK4533 3H3V532C9GT237084 |
GA C390FG GA XGA404 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FIVE BELOW | 3 | August 25, 2026 |
| WESTROCK | 3 | March 17, 2026 |
| M&W DISTRIBUTION | 1 | August 24, 2026 |
| WASTE NOT | 1 | July 27, 2026 |
| M&E | 1 | March 8, 2026 |
| DOMINOES | 1 | March 6, 2026 |
| KGPCO | 1 | September 16, 2025 |
| WM T BENNETT & CO | 1 | May 15, 2025 |
| GRAPHIC PKG | 1 | May 14, 2025 |
| BRANTLEY DIVERSIFIED | 1 | April 15, 2025 |
| M&L PINE STRAW INC | 1 | March 5, 2025 |
| TRANE | 1 | December 2, 2024 |
6 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 22, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 29, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 23, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 29, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 27, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 30, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 28, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 31, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 24, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 29, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 29, 2008 | COMMON | On Record |
| June 22, 2007 | COMMON | On Record |
| May 19, 2005 | COMMON | On Record |
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