TERRA FIRST LLC
USDOT 2294085 • 340 NE 11TH STREET, VERNON, AL, 35592
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-783342 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 26, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG932417E | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP54956A | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2023 |
Insurance History (26 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG932417E | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG932417D | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG932417C | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 10, 2024 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG932417C | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG932417B | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG932417A | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG932417A | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG932417A | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 28, 2021 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG932417A | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 28, 2021 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Excess | SCT1153321 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Excess | SCT1062420 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG932417 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP54956A | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HMU200067-03 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HMU200067-02 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 66HX153479 | CANCELLED | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 30, 2020 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HMU200067 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 66HX153479 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA140227 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2015 | Jan 1, 2016 |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 77HX142BD8 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2016 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA140227 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2014 | Dec 1, 2015 |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | 77HX142BD8 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2014 | Jan 27, 2016 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08458340 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2014 | Dec 1, 2014 |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA130041 | REPLACED | Jan 3, 2013 | Dec 1, 2014 |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 2000367 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 3, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP90572A | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2012 | Jan 1, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417E | BIPD/Excess | Jan 21, 2026 | Jan 21, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417E | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417D | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417C | BIPD/Excess | Jan 10, 2024 | Jan 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417C | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP54956A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2023 | Feb 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | SCT1153321 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417B | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP54956A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2023 | Jan 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417A | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2022 | Jan 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417A | BIPD/Excess | Jan 28, 2021 | Jan 28, 2021 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417A | BIPD/Excess | Jan 28, 2021 | Jan 28, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417A | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | SCT1062420 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2021 | Jan 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | 66HX153479 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 30, 2020 | Jan 30, 2020 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMU200067-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | 66HX153479 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2020 | Jan 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMU200067-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2018 | Jan 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMU200067 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 77HX142BD8 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 27, 2016 | Jan 27, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 77HX142BD8 | BIPD/Excess | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA140227 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2016 | Jan 1, 2016 |
| CANCEL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA140227 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2015 | Dec 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08458340 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2014 | Dec 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA130041 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2014 | Dec 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA 2000367 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 3, 2013 | Jan 3, 2013 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP90572A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2013 | Jan 1, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-783342 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC783342 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 26, 2023 |
| MC783342 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2022 |
| MC783342 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2021 |
| MC783342 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 11, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC783342 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2020 |
| MC783342 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 3, 2020 |
| MC783342 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 19, 2019 |
| MC783342 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 4, 2016 |
| MC783342 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 29, 2015 |
| MC783342 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 1, 2015 |
| MC783342 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2013 |
| MC783342 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 2, 2012 | REVOKED | Feb 8, 2021 |
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
12 states • 59 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from 59 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.80(a) | Exhaust system defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516C4-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - Failure to display placard(s) at least 3 inches from any other marking(s) | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:390.3E3-MC | 390.3E3-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(a) | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (59 inspections)
Showing 50 of 59
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (17 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL CULLMAN | I-65 | ...NE7560 | TERRA FIRST LLC |
| Jan 30, 2025 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | KNOXVILLE | I-40 | ...UH2978 | TERRA FIRST LLC |
| Oct 26, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | STATE ROUTER 17 MILE MARKER 1 AT SCARBORO LANDING | ...UH2978 | TERRA FIRST LLC |
| Aug 25, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BIRMINGHAM | I-59 | ...MR9152 | TERRA FIRST LLC |
| Feb 16, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOULTON | AL-157 | ...LP4875 | TERRA FIRST LLC |
| Jul 5, 2022 | GA | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | GA 520 | ...ND9438 | TERRA FIRST LLC |
| Jun 20, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | TAYLOR MILL | I 0275 | ...MR9153 | TERRA FIRST LLC |
| Apr 24, 2022 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL JEFFERSON | US-78 | ...MR9148 | TERRA FIRST LLC |
| Sep 1, 2020 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2019 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2018 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 28, 2017 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 15, 2017 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 2017 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2016 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 10, 2014 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 29, 2013 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events