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3 BIG GROUP LLC
Birmingham, AL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 955656 · MC 408800
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-408800 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
18.2% OOS · 16 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC408800
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA867951763
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
955656
MC Number
MC-408800
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 21, 2001
Authority Reinstated
December 15, 2022
Annual Mileage
165,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1007 Watersedge Circle, Birmingham, AL 35242
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kenneth Hardin
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsGrain/FeedCoal/CokePaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsU.S. Mail
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
18.2% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
16.7%
Ranks in the 45th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
9
Vehicle Inspections
9
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2026 | I037C30113 | FAYETTEVILLE TN | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC0PDUA5258 |
IN 3400818 |
| July 17, 2026 | I033AB0115 | ARDMORE TN | II | 1 | — | 3 BIG GROUP | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC0PDUA5258 |
IN 3400818 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 23, 2026 | 1440004692 | TANNER AL | III | 1 | 1 | ASHLEY FURNITURE | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML0LL434525 |
AL 47ACTR7 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| May 28, 2026 | 1245002013 | FLORENCE AL | I | 3 | — | 3 BIG GROUP | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC0PDUA5258 |
IN 340018 |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| February 4, 2026 | 1440004167 | HANCEVILLE AL | III | 1 | — | ASHLEY FURNITURE | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML9LL847589 |
IN 2927427 |
| 392.2-SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Texting | ||||||||
| January 21, 2026 | 1511004863 | TALLADEGA AL | II | 5 | 1 | ASHLEY FURNITURE | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC0PDUA5258 |
IN 3400818 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.75B-TFV | Tires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| December 17, 2025 | 1440003996 | HANCEVILLE AL | III | — | — | ASHLEY FURNITURE | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML3KH800885 |
IN 2869770 |
| August 26, 2025 | 1260005062 | CULLMAN AL | II | 4 | — | RED MOUNTAIN RETAIL | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC8MDMK6617 |
IN 3168087 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 23, 2025 | I05Z920237 | ARDMORE TN | II | 2 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML9LL849195 |
IN 2916270 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| June 7, 2025 | 1511004313 | LEEDS AL | III | 1 | — | HOME DEPOT | Truck Tractor |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTMMMML0KH628097 |
IN 2736166 |
| 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 | ||||||||
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 above. 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
5 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL10
TN3
MS1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~9
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC0PDUA5258 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC0NDNH5214 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC8MDMK6617 | 2 | — |
| 2019 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML3KH800885 | 1 | — |
| 2019 International MA025 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTMMMML0KH628097 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML0LL434525 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML8PL183579 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML9LL847589 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML9LL849195 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 9, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 27, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 15, 2022 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| December 9, 2022 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| January 17, 2006 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 17, 2006 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 5, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 13, 2002 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 11, 2002 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| December 15, 2005 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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