THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC

DOT 258712 MC 241613 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
213 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 10.8% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 5.56% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
126 units

Drivers: 103

Trailers: 83 (83 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond
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Company Details

Physical Address

5051 CARDINAL STREET, TRUSSVILLE, AL, 35173

Phone Number

(205) 661-4458

Mailing Address

5051 CARDINAL STREET, TRUSSVILLE, AL, 35173

Cell Phone

(205) 907-0994

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(205) 661-4596

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
34 years

Contract Carrier

Active
34 years

Broker

Inactive
33 yrs, 12 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-03-18 MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2014-05-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-07-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-11-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2000-10-24 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2000-10-24 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2000-10-24 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1997-10-14 MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1997-09-23 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
1997-09-23 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1996-06-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1996-06-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1995-10-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC241613 2000-08-05
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC241613 1997-07-05

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: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
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
2014-04-01 BIPD/Primary BAP 3487197 $1,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COM… - - ACTIVE
2006-05-29 BIPD/Primary CA 856053A $1,000,000 NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSUR… 2014-05-24 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2004-05-29 BIPD/Primary CA 856053A $1,000,000 FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2004-05-29 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-05-29 CARGO CA856053A $1,000,000 FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2002-05-29 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-05-29 CARGO CA 856053A $1,000,000 FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2004-12-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-05-29 BIPD/Primary 9291102. 9291120 $1,000,000 FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2004-12-13 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1997-05-29 BIPD/Primary 9291102 $1,000,000 FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1997-05-29 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-05-29 BIPD/Excess 9291120 $1,000,000 FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2000-08-05 NAMECHG CANCELLED
1996-05-29 CARGO ENG 0229076 $1,000,000 RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPEC… 1997-07-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
1996-05-29 BIPD/Primary SBA 0350605 $1,000,000 RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPEC… 1997-07-05 CANCEL CANCELLED
1995-06-27 SURETY U2594304 $1,000,000 UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE CO 2000-08-05 NAMECHG CANCELLED
1995-05-29 CARGO JK 2666543 $1,000,000 RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY C… 1996-05-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
1992-05-29 BIPD/Excess 064584 $1,000,000 FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 2000-08-05 NAMECHG CANCELLED
1992-05-29 CARGO 9013095 $1,000,000 FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1995-07-20 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

10.8%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

213 inspections · 23 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

5.56%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

18 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

2.88%

National avg: 4.5%

Below average

104 inspections · 3 OOS

Total inspections: 213 Last inspection: Jul 15, 2026 Total crashes: 89

FMCSA Inspection Records (213 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 15, 2026

LAOUS02216

Level 2 LA FREIGHTLIN 1FVHG5FE...

Jun 30, 2026

LAPQS00126

2 viol.
Level 1 LA PETERBILT 2NP3LJ0X...

Jun 30, 2026

LANIS00777

Level 2 LA FREIGHTLIN 1FVHG3DV...

Jun 24, 2026

0117001655

1 viol.
Level 2 GA PETERBILT 2NP3LJ0X...

Jun 24, 2026

2829001516

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 FL FREIGHTLIN 3AKBHTDV...

Jun 11, 2026

LARVS01130

1 viol.
Level 2 LA KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Jun 9, 2026

1245002018

Level 1 AL FREIGHTLIN 1FUBGADV...

Jun 9, 2026

LANIS00711

Level 2 LA FREIGHTLIN 1FVHG5FE...

May 19, 2026

1265001359

Level 3 GA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHPDV...

May 12, 2026

1972000418

Level 1 AL FREIGHTLIN 1FUBGADV...

May 6, 2026

1452001210

1 viol.
Level 3 GA FREIGHTLIN 3AKBHTDV...

May 5, 2026

1191001187

1 viol.
Level 2 AL FREIGHTLIN 1FUJHTDV...

Apr 29, 2026

LAPUS01942

Level 3 LA FREIGHTLIN 1FVHG5FE...

Apr 27, 2026

1299004290

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 AL CUSTOM SCO 1HTJSSKK...

Apr 16, 2026

LAIFS03072

Level 2 LA KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...
Total Inspections

213

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

213

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (89 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.

Feb 23, 2026

MS • MS2026011711

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 2, 2026

AR • AR2026500281

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 20, 2025

AL • AL0005724332

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 11, 2025

GA • GA0010121642

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 25, 2025

AL • AL0005689092

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Jun 3, 2025

GA • GA0009922506

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 21, 2024

GA • GA0009685505

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 14, 2024

LA • LA2024073377

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 5, 2024

GA • GA0009324422

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 18, 2023

GA • GA0009233959

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 3, 2023

AL • AL0003707771

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Oct 24, 2022

AL • AL0002716527

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 20, 2022

AL • AL0002679123

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 30, 2022

GA • GA0008603717

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 20, 2022

AL • AL0002666392

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Fatal Crashes

2

Injury Crashes

51

Total Crashes

89

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

60

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 9
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 35
OOS: 6

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 8
OOS: 5

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

213
Expected: 20 - 200 Above Average

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

126
Expected: 50 - 250 Within Range

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

126

92 owned

Trailers

83

83 owned


Drivers

Total Drivers

103

CDL Drivers: 103
Interstate: 103
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

18

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 5.56%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 103
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Liquids/Gases Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE EXEMPT FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

126

Power Units

109

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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