CHAR-LO INC

DOT 274098 MC 149524 MC 146125 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
22 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 4.55% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 80.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
12 units

Drivers: 12

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD Cancelled
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

8625 ROSEMARY RD, EIGHT MILE, AL, 36613

Phone Number

(251) 635-1288

Mailing Address

PO BOX 160127, MOBILE, AL, 36616

Cell Phone

(251) 293-4242

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
45 yrs, 11 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2019-05-23 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-06-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1999-06-11 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1997-10-14 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC146125 1997-07-26

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Cancelled

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

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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
2025-06-01 BIPD/Primary 506-9175723 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … - - ACTIVE
2021-06-01 BIPD/Primary 506-9017251 $750,000 NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. 2025-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2019-06-01 BIPD/Primary 506-8965375 $750,000 UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE … 2021-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2016-01-25 BIPD/Primary 47-647077-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2019-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-08-30 BIPD/Primary 47-647077-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2016-01-25 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-06-01 BIPD/Primary 47-647-077-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-08-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-06-01 BIPD/Primary 4764707700 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2008-07-09 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-05-01 BIPD/Primary CT769710-8002-021 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2008-06-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-06-13 BIPD/Primary CT7697108002-021 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2003-05-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-12-07 BIPD/Primary CT7671047098-001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2002-06-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-01-01 BIPD/Primary CT7671047098-001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2000-12-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-03-17 CARGO CT7615926098-981 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 1998-12-07 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-12-07 CARGO CT7615926098-981 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2000-03-15 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1998-05-13 BIPD/Primary MCV0777570 $750,000 MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPA… 1998-09-25 CANCEL CANCELLED
1997-05-13 BIPD MCV0777284 $750,000 MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPA… 1998-05-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
1996-05-13 BIPD LIAL 50077 $750,000 ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY 1997-07-26 CANCEL CANCELLED
1995-05-13 BIPD/Primary MCV762606 $750,000 MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPA… 1996-05-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
1995-05-09 CARGO IMP 8829161 $750,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMP… 1999-04-23 CANCEL CANCELLED
1994-05-13 BIPD/Primary MCV0750693 $750,000 MAX SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPA… 1995-05-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
1992-05-09 CARGO 21MSKY4487 $750,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 1995-05-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1982-05-10 BIPD BA 95 75 12 $750,000 EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… 1996-05-13 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

4.55%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

22 inspections · 1 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

80.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

5 inspections · 4 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 22 Last inspection: May 12, 2026 Total crashes: 2

FMCSA Inspection Records (22 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

May 12, 2026

6643029129

Level 1 MS CHEV 1GC1KWEY...

Feb 2, 2026

6643028810

Level 1 MS FORD 1FT8W2BT...

Jan 20, 2026

6643028754

Level 1 MS FORD 1FD8W3HT...

Jan 15, 2026

7C7F9DJDM5

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX FORD 1FD8W3HT...

Jan 13, 2026

2837005067

Level 3 FL FORD 1FT8W2BT...

Nov 7, 2025

MC00519929

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 MS FORD 1FT8W2BT...

Oct 29, 2025

6628006077

Level 1 MS FORD 1FT8W3BT...

Oct 23, 2025

6643028462

1 viol.
Level 1 MS CHEV 1GC1KWEY...

Oct 9, 2025

6628006060

Level 1 MS CHEV 1GC1KWEY...

Oct 7, 2025

V252058919

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TX FORD 1FD8W3HT...

May 22, 2025

7632009684

Level 1 MS FORD 1FT8W3BT...

May 13, 2025

000P16C4CT

Level 1 IA CHEV 1GC1KWEY...

Feb 26, 2025

MBJP006404

Level 3 AL FORD 1FD8W3HT...

Dec 26, 2024

MC00511217

1 viol.
Level 2 MS FORD 1FT8W3BT...

Oct 9, 2024

6611182355

Level 1 MS FORD 1FTWX31R...
Total Inspections

22

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

22

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (2 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.

Jun 1, 1993

AR • AR0093025508

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Apr 19, 1990

AL • AL000034659A

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

No
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

2

Total Crashes

2

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

9

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 3

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

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

22
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

12
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

12

0 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

12

CDL Drivers: 2
Interstate: 12
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

5

Out of Service: 4
OOS Rate: 80.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 12
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Oilfield Utility

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

12

Power Units

12

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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