GADSDEN CARTAGE COMPANY INC

DOT 257183 MC 280085 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
13 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 15.38% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
7 units

Drivers: 5

Trailers: 43 (43 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

600 RODNEY AUSTIN DRIVE, ATTALLA, AL, 35954

Phone Number

(256) 538-0117

Mailing Address

600 RODNEY AUSTIN DRIVE, ATTALLA, AL, 35954

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(256) 538-1831

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
31 yrs, 5 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
31 yrs, 5 mo

Broker

—
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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
1998-01-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1998-01-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1996-07-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1995-09-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1995-06-02 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1995-02-27 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1995-02-27 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2020-08-01 BIPD/Primary 6663738 $750,000 FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE … - - ACTIVE
2017-11-29 BIPD/Primary 51-519224-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-08-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-11-29 BIPD/Primary CT771429003 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2017-11-29 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-11-29 CARGO CT771429-8003-031 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2011-04-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-11-29 BIPD/Primary 445878 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2003-11-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-11-06 BIPD/Primary 436615 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2002-11-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-02-28 BIPD/Primary 436615 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2002-11-29 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2002-01-29 CARGO MXI 97503879 ATL $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2003-11-29 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-11-29 BIPD/Primary 436615 $750,000 CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE C… 2002-02-28 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-11-29 CARGO MXI 97503036 ATL $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2000-11-29 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-11-29 CARGO MXI 97503037 ATL $750,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2002-01-29 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-11-29 BIPD/Primary RPB 310 993 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2001-07-31 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1999-11-29 BIPD/Primary AST815810 $750,000 AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURAN… 2000-02-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-11-29 BIPD/Primary AST 814 947 $750,000 AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURAN… 1999-11-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-11-29 BIPD/Primary AST814947 $750,000 AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURAN… 1998-11-29 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-11-29 CARGO IMP 8885344 $750,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. 2000-11-29 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-11-29 BIPD/Primary STP812434A $750,000 AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURAN… 1998-11-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
1996-11-29 BIPD/Primary STP810721A $750,000 AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURAN… 1997-11-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
1996-11-26 CARGO T 80 18-045 $750,000 UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON 1997-11-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
1995-11-29 CARGO CPP 23 28 48 $750,000 AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURAN… 1996-11-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
1995-11-29 BIPD/Primary STP 71 63 92 $750,000 AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURAN… 1996-11-29 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

15.38%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

13 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

2 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 13 Last inspection: May 27, 2025 Total crashes: 20

FMCSA Inspection Records (13 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

May 27, 2025

I033H11729

Level 1 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

May 8, 2025

I033H11655

Level 3 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

May 7, 2025

1856000275

Level 3 AL FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Apr 4, 2025

I033AG1892

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 TN FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGHDV...

Mar 19, 2025

1856000223

Level 2 AL FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Feb 14, 2025

I031100030

Level 3 TN FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Aug 8, 2024

1856000071

1 viol.
Level 2 AL VOLV 4V4NC9JJ...

Jul 24, 2024

I033AG0719

1 viol.
Level 2 TN INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Jul 16, 2024

I3A0860455

1 viol.
Level 1 TN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Nov 6, 2023

2113000613

Level 3 AL VOLV 4V4NC9JJ...

Sep 25, 2023

1252004107

1 viol.
Level 3 GA VOLV 4V4NC9JJ...

Jul 31, 2023

MOCV004148

1 viol.
Level 2 AL VOLV 4V4NC9JJ...

May 23, 2023

1836001128

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 AL FRHT 1FUJGHDV...
Total Inspections

13

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

13

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (20 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Apr 12, 2022

AL • AL0002641180

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 14, 2021

AL • AL0001745863

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 25, 2018

AL • AL0008674948

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 28, 2017

AL • AL0007755537

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Dec 28, 2017

AL • AL0007755537

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 22, 2016

AL • AL0006737281

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 22, 2016

AL • AL0006697915

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 9, 2010

AL • AL000691978A

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 19, 2010

KY • KY0070841314

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 23, 2009

AL • AL009505307A

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 29, 2007

TN • TN0008434670

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Dec 13, 2005

AL • AL005539289A

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 11, 2005

AL • AL005523929A

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 8, 2005

AL • AL005513105A

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Feb 4, 2004

OH • OH0048019042

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

11

Total Crashes

20

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

4

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 3
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

13
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

7
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

7

7 owned

Trailers

43

43 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

5

CDL Drivers: 5
Interstate: 5
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

2

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 1
Interstate (<100 mi): 4
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

7

Power Units

7

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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