TROSTEL'S INC
USDOT 2343145 • 195 HICKORY LANE, WARRIOR, AL, 35180
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
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA0021388 | ON FILE | Sep 27, 2025 | Mar 8, 2026 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK0021388 | CANCELLED | Apr 16, 2025 | Sep 27, 2025 |
| FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NISTK0021388 | CANCELLED | Sep 27, 2023 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0088115001 | REPLACED | Sep 27, 2017 | Sep 27, 2023 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0717724 | REPLACED | Sep 27, 2016 | Sep 27, 2017 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0717724 | CANCELLED | Sep 27, 2016 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0044494001 | CANCELLED | Sep 27, 2015 | Sep 27, 2016 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST167954 | CANCELLED | Sep 27, 2014 | Sep 27, 2015 |
| SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ST167954 | CANCELLED | Sep 27, 2013 | Sep 27, 2014 |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 1863418 | REPLACED | Sep 28, 2012 | Sep 27, 2013 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA0021388 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 8, 2026 | Mar 8, 2026 |
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK0021388 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2025 | Sep 27, 2025 |
| CANCEL | FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | NISTK0021388 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 16, 2025 | Apr 16, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0088115001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2023 | Sep 27, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0717724 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 30, 2017 | Oct 30, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0717724 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2017 | Sep 27, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0044494001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2016 | Sep 27, 2016 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST167954 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2015 | Sep 27, 2015 |
| CANCEL | SAGAMORE INSURANCE COMPANY | ST167954 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2014 | Sep 27, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA 1863418 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 27, 2013 | Sep 27, 2013 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-801579 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-801579 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC801579 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2025 |
| MC801579 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2025 |
| MC801579 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2025 |
| MC801579 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 20, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2025 |
| MC801579 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2016 |
| MC801579 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2016 |
| MC801579 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2015 |
| MC801579 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2015 |
| MC801579 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2014 |
| MC801579 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 2, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2014 |
| MC801579 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 5, 2012 | REVOKED | Mar 16, 2026 |
| MC801579 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 5, 2012 | REVOKED | Mar 16, 2026 |
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 • 54 inspections
Violation Summary (149 violations from 54 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 4 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 3 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 3 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-BLHF | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.50D-B | Steering mechanism defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25A | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23PT | All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47B-BMBCBD-SA | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BNMH | Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.34A1 | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8F06 | 395.8F06 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F09 | 395.8F09 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.209D | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1)(i) | Emergency Equipment (HM) - No 10 B:C (or more) fire extinguisher for quantities of hazardous materials that requires placarding. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 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 (54 inspections)
Showing 50 of 54
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
10 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (10 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ATLANTA | I-285 SOUTH NEAR DONALD LEE HOLLOWELL PKWY | ...N13610 | TROSTEL'S INC |
| Aug 20, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL CULLMAN | I-65 | ...A97263 | TROSTEL'S INC |
| Dec 29, 2024 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | WB I-64 | ...AH7333 | TROSTEL'S INC |
| May 31, 2021 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-80WB 49.05MM | ...BL4470 | TROSTEL'S INC |
| Oct 11, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2019 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 17, 2018 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 3, 2016 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 2, 2016 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 16, 2013 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
22 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records