TCH INC
OZARK, AL
DBA: SOUTHERN TIMBER COMPANY
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TCH INC (USDOT 1476744) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): TOLBERT C.HUDSON (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1476744/ As of: Jul 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 32.3% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=52505 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Fleet size changes
- Drivers +1 (17 → 18) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 22 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 9 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 147 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 73 | 73 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.37% | 8.22% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
TCH INC is a motor carrier based in OZARK, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1476744. 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 18 power units and 18 drivers, with 147 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 32.3%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
TCH INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 18 power units and 17 drivers, based in Ozark, AL. Across 92 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 8.7% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
92 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 77% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in GA (66) and AL (25), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
8.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.9% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 24 times.
The fleet comprises 18 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 17 drivers; Kenworth, Freightliner, and Western Star are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 52,505 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–27 power units (±50% of this carrier's 18 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 17 18Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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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 | 40 | |
| Kenworth | 37 | |
| Western Star | 36 | |
| Magnolia | 20 | |
| Pitts | 16 | |
| Magnolia M | 15 | |
| Pitt | 15 | |
| Pitman Bro | 11 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 4.50 | 5 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | — | 9.81 | 10 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (147 rows) View all 147 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88293917 | Jul 1, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87773248 | May 5, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87723091 | Apr 29, 2026 | AL | 2 | ELBA AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 116F-CL, 55E-B, 104F3-C | Yes |
| 86992452 | Feb 9, 2026 | AL | 3 | OPP AL |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 86861020 | Jan 22, 2026 | AL | 3 | TROY AL |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86771842 | Jan 12, 2026 | AL | 3 | ASHFORD AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 86368484 | Nov 20, 2025 | AL | 2 | OZARK AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.9A-LPL | No |
| 86293989 | Nov 12, 2025 | AL | 2 | ANDALUSIA AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85810142 | Sep 18, 2025 | AL | 2 | TROY AL |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 85776155 | Sep 15, 2025 | AL | 2 | TROY AL |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 85348007 | Jul 29, 2025 | AL | 2 | RAMER AL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 85358410 | Jul 28, 2025 | AL | 2 | OPP AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.205A-WRBH, 393.55C1-B, 393.55E-B | Yes |
| 85164739 | Jul 9, 2025 | AL | 3 | BRUNDIDGE AL |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85160872 | Jul 9, 2025 | AL | 2 | BREWTON AL |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85150175 | Jul 7, 2025 | AL | 2 | OPP AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 85122991 | Jul 3, 2025 | AL | 2 | MONTGOMERY AL |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.55E-B, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85122567 | Jul 3, 2025 | AL | 2 | ENTERPRISE AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 85045824 | Jun 24, 2025 | GA | 1 | JAKIN GA |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.104C-C, 392.2-SLL, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 84859673 | Jun 4, 2025 | AL | 3 | COLUMBIA AL |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 84781424 | May 20, 2025 | GA | 3 | CEDAR SPRINGS GA |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.4A-DOSP | Yes |
| 84714063 | May 14, 2025 | GA | 3 | JAKIN GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-INAT, 392.16-D | No |
| 84650206 | May 6, 2025 | GA | 1 | CEDAR SPRINGS GA |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.104C-C | Yes |
| 84649592 | May 6, 2025 | GA | 2 | CEDAR SPRINGS GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.5B-L, 393.201A-FRCLS | No |
| 84455022 | Apr 17, 2025 | GA | 3 | CEDAR SPRINGS GA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84455098 | Apr 16, 2025 | GA | 3 | CEDAR SPRINGS GA |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0004698559 | Sep 17, 2024 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0004671485 | Jul 9, 2024 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004610910 | Jan 31, 2024 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004608507 | Jan 25, 2024 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0002684802 | Aug 9, 2022 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0006713897 | Sep 30, 2016 | AL | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| GA0005176043 | Feb 11, 2015 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004678480 | Aug 15, 2014 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL004636892A | Apr 17, 2014 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 2, 2014oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions
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Sep 16, 2014oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions
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Dec 2, 2013oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Expedited Actions
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Nov 20, 2013oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAKIN GA | GA | 47 | 1 |
| CEDAR SPRINGS GA | GA | 29 | 4 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 21 | 6 |
| TWO LANE RURAL ROAD | GA | 21 | 5 |
| REST AREA | AL | 4 | 2 |
| OPP AL | AL | 3 | 1 |
| TROY AL | AL | 3 | 1 |
| 2 LANE ROADSIDE | AL | 2 | 0 |
| ANDALUSIA AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| ASHFORD AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 45 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 3 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 7 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 393.104(c) | Damaged vehicle structures/anchor points | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
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