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RIVER CITY EQUIPMENT RENTAL & SALES INC

USDOT 1633343 • DBA: EMPOWER RENTAL GROUP • 649 FINLEY ISLAND ROAD, DECATUR, AL, 35601

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,633,343
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
State
Alabama
Phone
8444444374
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
151
Drivers (MCS-150)
110
MCS-150 Mileage
3,336,000
Physical Address
649 FINLEY ISLAND ROAD, DECATUR, AL, 35601
Mailing Address
4057 RURAL PLAINS CIR STE 320, FRANKLIN, TN, 37064
Contact
Phone: 8444444374

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

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No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
6%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
105
Violations
134
40 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
22.0%
Driver OOS %
5.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
151
Drivers (MCS-150)
110
Crash Records
12

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
4
Aug
1
Sep
6
Oct
2
Nov
3
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
3
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
4
Aug
3
Sep
5
Oct
3
Nov
4
Dec
1
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
3
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 105 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

12 states • 105 inspections

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Violation Summary (134 violations from latest 100 of 105 inspections)

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Violation Summary (134 violations from latest 100 of 105 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued2208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load446Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIHEInoperative/defective brakes408Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps413Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43Brake - relay emergency valve337Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak33—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes318Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general335Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)30—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75B-TFVTire tread depth insufficient (steer)207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general207Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured21—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2DIMOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.130Cargo securement - heavy equipment227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100(b)Cargo securement - aggregate working load226Vehicle Maintenance
fmcsr:9A-HLLH9A-HLLH10——
fmcsr:9A-LHWS9A-LHWS10——
fmcsr:9A-LFTSI9A-LFTSI10——
fmcsr:203E-CBP203E-CBP10——
fmcsr:75A1-TFSMF75A1-TFSMF11——
fmcsr:75C-TAOTD-LT2/3275C-TAOTD-LT2/3210——
fmcsr:75C-TAOTD-LT1/3275C-TAOTD-LT1/3211——
FMCSR:392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories10—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFYOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130B-CHVECargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82DUMTTexting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2IRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2MIOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-ROperating a CMV without a valid CDL: Violation of air brake restriction11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.130(b)Cargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130(c)Cargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104(b)Cargo securement - tiedown damaged106Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LRLMWRLighting devices/reflectors113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLFCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.84Floors defective103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.23Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106(c)(1)Cargo securement - front end structure115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.11(b)(4)No valid medical certificate117Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.303(b)(4)387.303(b)(4)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:387.301(a)387.301(a)10—General/Admin

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
22.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-1.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.34vs nat'l 1.80
-0.46 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (105 inspections)

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Inspection History (105 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 7, 202687542669RoadsideGALevel 2UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER79A-HLLH, 9A-LHWS, 9A-LFTSINo
Apr 7, 202687528664RoadsideFLLevel 3FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Apr 2, 202687481816HOLLYWOOD ALALLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.75B-TFV, 392.7A-DNo
Mar 4, 202687201932DE SOTO COUNTYMSLevel 1CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK1391.41A-MCPCNo
Mar 3, 202687209945STANTON TNTNLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 24, 202687146195BOX SPRINGS GAGALevel 3FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS4No
Feb 9, 202687012740STANTON TNTNLevel 3UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 3, 202686954667JASPER ALALLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLFYNo
Jan 23, 202686874396HANCEVILLE ALALLevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Dec 30, 202586699567RINGGOLD GAGALevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Dec 22, 202586647815PENSACOLA FLFLLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Dec 19, 202586640864ITTAWAMBA COUNTYMSLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Dec 3, 202586484689CRESTVIEW FLFLLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 26, 202586421159TISHOMINGO COUNTYMSLevel 1FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Nov 21, 202586408656TIFTON GAGALevel 2LEDWALL & SEMI-TRAILER2396.3A1-TFCV, 393.45B2-B-AIRNo
Nov 11, 202586307133ROCKWOOD TNTNLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.100B-C, 393.130B-CHVEYes
Oct 24, 202586157819RANKIN COUNTYMSLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.82DUMTNo
Oct 16, 202586088155ALBANY GAGALevel 3MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16-DNo
Oct 8, 202585989913SUMITON ALALLevel 2LANDOLL CO SEMI-TRAILER1393.45D-BAALYes
Oct 6, 202585979868WELLINGTON ALALLevel 2LANDOLL CO SEMI-TRAILER1393.100B-CYes
Oct 2, 202585946478PENSACOLA FLFLLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 29, 20258591714574NCLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Sep 11, 202585764872MOUNT PLEASANT TNTNLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.9A2-CYes
Sep 2, 202585651844ALEXANDRIA ALALLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Aug 13, 202585491124BIRMINGHAM ALALLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LSMLNo
Aug 12, 202585467394EASLEY SCSCLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Aug 4, 202585395994CENTREVILLE ALALLevel 3WESTERN ST TRUCK TRACTOR1395.22H2-ELDNISDTNo
Aug 4, 202585410355US 19 NEAR OLD RANGER RDNCLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2IRPNo
Jul 25, 202585316505REECE CITY ALALLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jul 22, 202585281549CLANTON ALALLevel 2PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.95A1, 393.95A4-EEUSNo
Jun 3, 202584862075NESBIT SCALE I-55 NORTHMSLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 14, 202584681106NESBIT SCALE I-55 NORTHMSLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
May 5, 202584620355KISSIMMEE FLFLLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLTR, 392.2-SLLSRNo
May 2, 202584572821TUSCALOOSA ALALLevel 3PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Mar 18, 202584180172ALCORN COUNTYMSLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 24, 202583991049SEFFNER FLFLLevel 1DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 20, 202583930196COTTON PLANTMSLevel 1CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Feb 17, 202583927766DE LEON SPRINGS FLFLLevel 2DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.43DBMAYes
Jan 29, 202583739593PONTOTOC COUNTY HWY 278MSLevel 2LEDW SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Dec 18, 202483426356KICKAPOO TURNPIKE / 23RD STOKLevel 1MAXE SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Dec 13, 202483396846I59/205MMALLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2DIM, 392.2MINo
Dec 4, 202483315564ROADSIDEALLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.95ANo
Nov 11, 202483126354EXITALLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1383.23A2-RYes
Nov 4, 202483070942RSALLevel 1KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 29, 202483025520ROADSIDEALLevel 2WSTR TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2DIMNo
Oct 28, 202483026049DE SOTO COUNTYMSLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Oct 23, 202483003193IH-0035 IN DENTON CO. (468-482TXLevel 2LEDW SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Oct 22, 202483000081WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 3LEDWALL & SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA3No
Oct 11, 202482887807RoadsideOKLevel 1PJ SEMI-TRAILER14393.48A-BIHE, 393.100B-C, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Oct 10, 202482877891RSALLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.130Yes
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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

62 total · 19.4% OOS
2024-042026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

ROADSIDE9 · 3 OOS
HENDERSON4 · 2 OOS
RS3 · 1 OOS
STANTON TN3
NESBIT SCALE I-55 NORTH2
DE SOTO COUNTY2
MARION AR2 · 1 OOS
PENSACOLA FL2

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving45 · 1 OOS
Uncategorized7 · 2 OOS
Driver Fitness5 · 3 OOS

Recent Crashes

12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
12
Fatalities
0
Injuries
4
Across 3 crashes
Tow-Aways
12

Crash History (12 records)

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Crash History (12 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jan 16, 2026SCTOW00POWDERSVILLEHOOD RD...254794RIVER CITY EQUIPMENT RENTAL & SALES INC
Nov 21, 2025GAINJURY01—UNION RD NEAR W GOLDEN RD...010282RIVER CITY EQUIPMENT RENTAL & SALES INC
Jul 16, 2025SCINJURY02PELZERRIVER RD...C88515RIVER CITY EQUIPMENT RENTAL &
Feb 5, 2025ALINJURY01TUSCALOOSAPaul W. Bryant Drive...UV5997ERG - EMPOWER RENTAL GROUP
Dec 20, 2024OKTOW00MOOREI-35 SOUTH (ON-RAMP)...C86463RIVER CITY EQUIPMENT RENTAL & SALES INC
Apr 20, 2024GATOW00—Oakridge Church Rd Near SR 7...320974RIVER CITY EQUIPMENT RENTAL AND SALES INC
Oct 25, 2023ALTOW00RURAL CULLMANCR-940...143089RIVER CITY EQUIPMENT RENTAL & SALES INC
Oct 10, 2023ALTOW00DECATURAL-20...LU8448ERG - EMPOWER RENTAL GROUP
Aug 9, 2022MSTOW00SOUTHAVEN302...050114RIVER CITY EQUIPMENT RENTAL & SALES INC
Dec 10, 2018ALTOW00————
Nov 1, 2018ALTOW00————
Jun 13, 2016ALTOW00————

Compliance Timeline

12 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 16, 2026
Crash
Tow-away crash in SC
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 21, 2025
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Injury crash in GA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 16, 2025
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Injury crash in SC
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Feb 5, 2025
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Injury crash in AL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 20, 2024
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Tow-away crash in OK
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 20, 2024
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Tow-away crash in GA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 25, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in AL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 10, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in AL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 9, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MS
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 10, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 1, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 13, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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