WAYNE BURDEN III INC
USDOT 1949364 • DBA: WBT • 181 COUNTY ROAD 1539, CULLMAN, AL, 35058
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-794193 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 28, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883187 02 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2021 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883187 01 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP22033A | REPLACED | Feb 17, 2016 | Mar 1, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP99097A | CANCELLED | Mar 14, 2013 | Nov 5, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP99097A | NAME CHANGED | Sep 17, 2012 | Apr 22, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP99097A | REPLACED | Sep 17, 2012 | Mar 14, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883187 02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883187 01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP22033A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP99097A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2013 | Nov 5, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP99097A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2013 | Apr 22, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP99097A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 14, 2013 | Mar 14, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-794193 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC794193 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 28, 2020 |
| MC794193 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 18, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC794193 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2013 |
| MC794193 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 21, 2012 | REVOKED | Nov 12, 2013 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
19 states • 75 inspections
Violation Summary (49 violations from 75 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-PROPN | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2T | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROPN | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (75 inspections)
Showing 50 of 75
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 5, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I285 EXPY AT MT WILKINSON PKWY | ...445781 | WAYNE BURDEN III INC |
| May 6, 2025 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-20 | ...485481 | WAYNE BURDEN III INC |
| Oct 12, 2024 | AL | FATAL | 1 | 0 | Montgomery | TROY HWY | ...461066 | WAYNE BURDEN III INC |
| Sep 19, 2024 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL COFFEE | AL-192 | ...485481 | WBT |
| Jul 19, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL CULLMAN | US-278 | ...275943 | WBT |
| May 6, 2023 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | ROUTE 259 | ...489095 | WAYNE BURDEN III INC |
| Oct 17, 2022 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HENDERSON | US0041 | ...449482 | WAYNE BURDEN III INC |
| Jul 23, 2022 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 4 | LOWELL(LAKE) | 41 | ...489095 | WAYNE BURDEN III INC |
| Mar 6, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SR 401 SOUTH / JOHNSTONVILLE RD | ...611505 | WBT |
| Nov 24, 2019 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 26, 2018 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2013 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records