WAYNE BURDEN III INC

USDOT 1949364 • DBA: WBT • 181 COUNTY ROAD 1539, CULLMAN, AL, 35058

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,949,364
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
2563398272
Power Units (MCS-150)
40
Drivers (MCS-150)
40
MCS-150 Mileage
2,721,202
Physical Address
181 COUNTY ROAD 1539, CULLMAN, AL, 35058
Contact

Risk Signals1 flagged

HIGH
1 fatal crash in last 24 months
1 total fatality. See crash history below.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Mar 1, 2020
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-794193ACTIVEUnknownFeb 28, 2020

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/PrimaryTP9883187 02ON FILEMar 1, 2020Mar 1, 2021

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PABIPD/PrimaryTP9883187 01CANCELLEDMar 1, 2019Mar 1, 2020
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP22033AREPLACEDFeb 17, 2016Mar 1, 2019
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP99097ACANCELLEDMar 14, 2013Nov 5, 2013
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP99097ANAME CHANGEDSep 17, 2012Apr 22, 2013
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP99097AREPLACEDSep 17, 2012Mar 14, 2013

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PATP9883187 02BIPD/PrimaryMar 1, 2021Mar 1, 2021
CANCELNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PATP9883187 01BIPD/PrimaryMar 1, 2020Mar 1, 2020
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP22033ABIPD/PrimaryMar 1, 2019Mar 1, 2019
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP99097ABIPD/PrimaryNov 5, 2013Nov 5, 2013
TERM/CANCLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP99097ABIPD/PrimaryApr 22, 2013Apr 22, 2013
TERM/REPLGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP99097ABIPD/PrimaryMar 14, 2013Mar 14, 2013

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-794193INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC794193COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONFeb 3, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 28, 2020
MC794193MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDFeb 18, 2016Unknown
MC794193COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 19, 2013DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 18, 2013
MC794193MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSep 21, 2012REVOKEDNov 12, 2013

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
44%

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

Inspections
75
Violations
49
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
5.3%
Driver OOS %
2.7%
Power Units (MCS-150)
40
Drivers (MCS-150)
40
Crash Records
12

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

2
May
2
Jun
6
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
5
Jan
3
Feb
2
Mar
4
Apr
5
May
4
Jun
2
Jul
5
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
4
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 75 of 75 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

19 states75 inspections

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Violation Summary (49 violations from 75 inspections)

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Violation Summary (49 violations from 75 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E1-PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS207Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit207Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2TOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TInoperable tail lamp10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
5.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
-18.1 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.0 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.65vs nat'l 1.80
-1.15 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 (75 inspections)

Showing 50 of 75

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Inspection History (75 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 17, 202687319517RoadsideTNLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS4No
Mar 14, 202687298289ATHENS ALALLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 19, 202687099697RATON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 5, 202686978718CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 4, 202686973607NEW CONCORD OHOHLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER2395.8A, 392.2-SLLIRPNo
Feb 2, 202686944122BREAUX BRIDGE LALALevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1395.8ANo
Jan 4, 202686707864RATON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 20, 202586624789KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 11, 202586306843JASPER FLFLLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 8, 202585996980GREENVILLE SCSCLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.16-D, 392.2-SLLS1, 392.2-SLLMLNo
Oct 8, 202586004755CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2UTIL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 24, 202585880823EB REST AREAKSLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 12, 202585773860DUNCAN SCSCLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR5395.24, 392.2-SLLLR, 393.45B2-BHTDYes
Aug 31, 202585696048IH20 EB TERRELL SCALETXLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2RGNo
Aug 30, 202585644481SYLVESTER GAGALevel 3GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS3No
Aug 10, 202585464944LA VERGNE TNTNLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLLRNo
Aug 1, 202585381706KUTTAWAKYLevel 1CIMR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 1, 202585393770BRUNDIDGE ALALLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 13, 202585216228ARDMORE TNTNLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 5, 202585140047HWY 218IALevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLSWZNo
Jun 26, 202585083294CONWAY ARARLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 5, 202584890612BUENA VISTA COCOLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 5, 202584885373RATON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 3, 202584850673CULLMAN ALALLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.95A4-EEUS, 395.8K2-HOSPYes
May 27, 202584784324EDDYVILLEKYLevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER3393.9H, 393.9, 393.47ENo
May 18, 202584725725ARDMORE TNTNLevel 3BREWER UTI SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 11, 202584642939RUSSELL COUNTY - 167KSLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 7, 202584648824HILLSDALE ININLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR2396.17C-PI, 393.75A3-TAOLTISYes
May 1, 202584581597RATON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 25, 202584502906CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 18, 202584456214NORTH CORBINKYLevel 3CIMR SEMI-TRAILER2392.2T, 392.16No
Apr 17, 202584446950GRANT COCOLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 1, 202584298816KNOXVILLE TNTNLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 31, 202584290804MONTE VISTA COCOLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 5, 202584061426ROADWAYALLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 25, 202584094805US380 DECATUR SCALETXLevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9TS, 396.3A1Yes
Feb 12, 202583861611CLAYTON PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 4, 202583811875IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALETXLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1393.9TNo
Jan 28, 202583754253LIVE OAK FLFLLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 25, 202583700767ROADSIDEALLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 15, 202583631960LAMAR COCOLevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jan 7, 202583562779ARDMORE TNTNLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Jan 4, 202583532506ROADSIDEALLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 26, 202483511313TY TY GAGALevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS3No
Dec 16, 202483414200EXITALLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 5, 202483095023I-57 NBILLevel 3PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 19, 202482951994ROADSIDEALLevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER7395.8E1-PC, 395.3A2-PROPN, 395.3A3-PROPNo
Oct 2, 202482831068ARDMORE TNTNLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 11, 202482659384TOMAH WIWILevel 3PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 17, 202482415240ROADSIDEALLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

60 total · 8.3% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
12
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
10
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (12 records)

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Crash History (12 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Nov 5, 2025GATOW00Not ReportedI285 EXPY AT MT WILKINSON PKWY...445781WAYNE BURDEN III INC
May 6, 2025LATOW00RURALI-20...485481WAYNE BURDEN III INC
Oct 12, 2024ALFATAL10MontgomeryTROY HWY...461066WAYNE BURDEN III INC
Sep 19, 2024ALINJURY01RURAL COFFEEAL-192...485481WBT
Jul 19, 2024ALTOW00RURAL CULLMANUS-278...275943WBT
May 6, 2023VAINJURY01ROUTE 259...489095WAYNE BURDEN III INC
Oct 17, 2022KYINJURY01HENDERSONUS0041...449482WAYNE BURDEN III INC
Jul 23, 2022ININJURY04LOWELL(LAKE)41...489095WAYNE BURDEN III INC
Mar 6, 2021GATOW00SR 401 SOUTH / JOHNSTONVILLE RD...611505WBT
Nov 24, 2019ALINJURY01
Apr 26, 2018ALINJURY01
Oct 31, 2013ALINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

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

Nov 5, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in GA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 6, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in LA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 12, 2024
Crash
Fatal crash in AL
1 fatality, 0 injuries
Sep 19, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in AL
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 19, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in AL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 6, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in VA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 17, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in KY
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 23, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in IN
0 fatalities, 4 injuries
Mar 6, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in GA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 1, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Mar 1, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA • BIPD/Primary
Feb 28, 2020
Authority
Nov 24, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 1, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 26, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 5, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 31, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 22, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 14, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary

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