- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 655 days (since Jul 31, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
MEANS TRUCKING
PRATTVILLE, AL
MEANS TRUCKING is a motor carrier based in PRATTVILLE, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1267073. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 12 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MEANS TRUCKING is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, based in Prattville, AL. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract and common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 400% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AL (8) and MS (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (44.4% of violations); top code 390.3(e) (Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Volvo, Freightliner, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 179,652 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 19, 2013 to Aug 1, 2014 (528 days)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 21, 2006 to May 22, 2006 (31 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 31, 2006 to Jun 19, 2006 (19 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 9, 2013 to Jul 31, 2014 (537 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 7 | |
| Wabash National | 7 | |
| Volvo | 5 | |
| Great Dane | 3 | |
| Utility | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87300757 | Mar 13, 2026 | MS | 3 | NESHOBA COUNTY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 85904260 | Sep 27, 2025 | AL | 3 | SHORTER AL |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85732188 | Sep 8, 2025 | AL | 2 | MONTGOMERY AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.55C2-B, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 84666665 | May 13, 2025 | MS | 2 | BOVINA SCALE HOUSE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8K2, 392.16 | Yes |
| 83870389 | Feb 14, 2025 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82545039 | Aug 30, 2024 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82264698 | Jul 31, 2024 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82141853 | Jul 16, 2024 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.3(e) | Yes |
| 81900767 | Jun 17, 2024 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81746917 | May 29, 2024 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81361745 | Apr 16, 2024 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80948505 | Feb 26, 2024 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9(a), 396.17(c), 393.78 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0006615058 | Feb 12, 2026 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
| FL7043568205 | Jan 15, 2005 | FL | 0 | 11 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
| GA4498066801 | Dec 2, 2004 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (5 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 2016 | MC496239-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
| Aug 1, 2014 | MC496239-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Jun 26, 2014 | MC496239 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Aug 15, 2005 | MC496239 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| Aug 20, 2004 | MC496239-P | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA971779575 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2023 | Jul 31, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 366937001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 28, 2022 | Jul 31, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 366937001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2022 | Sep 28, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA951173299 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2021 | Jul 31, 2022 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0065152 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2019 | Jul 31, 2021 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP42327A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2018 | Sep 3, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP42327A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2018 | Jul 31, 2019 | REPLACED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 0708318 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 31, 2014 | Jul 31, 2018 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 537 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 9, 2013 to Jul 31, 2014 | |||||
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST086973 | CARGO | Jun 19, 2006 | Feb 9, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST086973 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2006 | Feb 9, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 19 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 31, 2006 to Jun 19, 2006 | |||||
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 461004 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2005 | May 31, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 461004 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2005 | Sep 28, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 461004 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 8, 2005 | Sep 1, 2005 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 461004 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2004 | Aug 8, 2005 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 461004 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2004 | Sep 19, 2005 | NAME CHANGED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C317662 | CARGO | Aug 10, 2004 | Aug 10, 2005 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 31, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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Jul 31, 2023insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 26, 2023
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Sep 28, 2022insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 31, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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Jul 31, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 3, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jul 31, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jul 31, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Apr 15, 2016
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Aug 1, 2014
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Feb 19, 2013
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Feb 19, 2013authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 19, 2013authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 528 days (through Aug 1, 2014)
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Feb 9, 2013insuranceCANCEL — SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 9, 2013insurance gapCoverage gap: 537 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 31, 2014)
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Jun 20, 2006
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May 31, 2006insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 31, 2006insurance gapCoverage gap: 19 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 19, 2006)
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Apr 21, 2006
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Apr 21, 2006oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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Apr 21, 2006authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 31 days (through May 22, 2006)
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Sep 28, 2005insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 19, 2005insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 2, 2005
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Sep 1, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 11, 2005
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Aug 10, 2005insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 8, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | AL | 8 | 2 |
| MONTGOMERY AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| SHORTER AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| BOVINA SCALE HOUSE | MS | 1 | 1 |
| NESHOBA COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Windshield condition defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC496239
Contract · ACTIVE · MC
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PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 34,199 carriers served
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12 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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