THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC
USDOT 258712 • 5051 CARDINAL STREET, TRUSSVILLE, AL, 35173
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 856053A | ON FILE | May 29, 2006 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CA 856053A | ON FILE | May 29, 2006 | May 24, 2014 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 9291120 | ON FILE | May 29, 1997 | Aug 5, 2000 |
| UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE CO | SURETY | U2594304 | ON FILE | Jun 27, 1995 | Aug 5, 2000 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 856053A | CANCELLED | May 29, 2006 | May 24, 2014 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 856053A | REPLACED | May 29, 2004 | May 29, 2004 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CA856053A | REPLACED | May 29, 2004 | May 29, 2002 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 856053A | REPLACED | May 29, 2004 | May 29, 2006 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 856053A | NAME CHANGED | May 29, 2004 | Aug 14, 2006 |
| FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CA 856053A | CANCELLED | May 29, 2002 | Dec 18, 2004 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9291102. 9291120 | NAME CHANGED | May 29, 1998 | Dec 13, 2004 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9291102. 9291120 | REPLACED | May 29, 1998 | May 29, 2004 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9291102 | REPLACED | May 29, 1997 | May 29, 1997 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9291102 | NAME CHANGED | May 29, 1997 | Aug 5, 2000 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9291102 | NAME CHANGED | May 29, 1997 | Aug 5, 2000 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CARGO | ENG 0229076 | CANCELLED | May 29, 1996 | Jul 5, 1997 |
| RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | SBA 0350605 | CANCELLED | May 29, 1996 | Jul 5, 1997 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | JK 2666543 | CANCELLED | May 29, 1995 | May 29, 1996 |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | JK 2666543 | CANCELLED | May 29, 1995 | May 29, 1996 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9013095 | CANCELLED | May 29, 1992 | Jul 20, 1995 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9013095 | CANCELLED | May 29, 1992 | Jul 20, 1995 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 064584 | NAME CHANGED | May 29, 1992 | Aug 5, 2000 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | REPLACED | May 5, 1992 | Jun 27, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 856053A | CARGO | May 24, 2014 | May 24, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 856053A | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2014 | May 24, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 856053A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CA 856053A | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2006 | Aug 14, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CA 856053A | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2006 | May 29, 2006 |
| CANCEL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CA 856053A | CARGO | Dec 18, 2004 | Dec 18, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9291102. 9291120 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 13, 2004 | Dec 13, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CA 856053A | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2004 | May 29, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9291102. 9291120 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2004 | May 29, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | FARMLAND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CA856053A | CARGO | May 29, 2002 | May 29, 2002 |
| NAMECHG | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9291102 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2000 | Aug 5, 2000 |
| NAMECHG | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 064584 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 5, 2000 | Aug 5, 2000 |
| NAMECHG | UNITED PACIFIC INSURANCE CO | U2594304 | SURETY | Aug 5, 2000 | Aug 5, 2000 |
| NAMECHG | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9291120 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 5, 2000 | Aug 5, 2000 |
| NAMECHG | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9291102 | CARGO | Aug 5, 2000 | Aug 5, 2000 |
| CANCEL | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | SBA 0350605 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 5, 1997 | Jul 5, 1997 |
| CANCEL | RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. | ENG 0229076 | CARGO | Jul 5, 1997 | Jul 5, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9291102 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 1997 | May 29, 1997 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | JK 2666543 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 1996 | May 29, 1996 |
| CANCEL | RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | JK 2666543 | CARGO | May 29, 1996 | May 29, 1996 |
| CANCEL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9013095 | CARGO | Jul 20, 1995 | Jul 20, 1995 |
| CANCEL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9013095 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 20, 1995 | Jul 20, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | — | SURETY | Jun 27, 1995 | Jun 27, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-241613 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-241613 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-241613 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-241613 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC241613 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 18, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC241613 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 28, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 9, 2014 |
| MC241613 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 28, 2006 |
| MC241613 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 19, 2004 |
| MC241613 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 31, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2000 |
| MC241613 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 14, 1997 | — | Unknown |
| MC241613 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Oct 14, 1997 | REVOKED | Oct 19, 2000 |
| MC241613 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC241613 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 1996 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC241613 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 20, 1995 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC241613 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Aug 14, 1992 | REVOKED | Oct 19, 2000 |
| MC241613 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 6, 1992 | REVOKED | Sep 18, 1997 |
| MC241613 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 6, 1992 | REVOKED | Sep 18, 1997 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
8 states • 203 inspections
Violation Summary (51 violations from latest 100 of 203 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMSP | Placarding violation | 2 | 2 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.51A-NSIN | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.328D-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.336C-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to display ID numbers according to provisions in table of 172.336(c) | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:173.24B1-HMBPMC | HM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (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 pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:178.345-6-HMP | HM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.86A4-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:107.620B | 107.620B | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.201D | Frame accessories improperly attached | 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:393.11B-CSSRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 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:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (203 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 23, 2026 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | PELAHATCHIE | 20 | ...780628 | THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC |
| Jan 2, 2026 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FORT SMITH | CST-MASSARD ROAD | ...U75240 | THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC |
| Nov 20, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL SHELBY | I-65 | ...KW8038 | THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC |
| Nov 11, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOCUST GROVE | 1005 BANDY PKWY BILL GARDNER PKWY | ...251841 | THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC |
| Aug 25, 2025 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TUSCALOOSA | S Highway 69 | ...VY1395 | THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES, INC. |
| Jun 3, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | SR 365 NB CORNELIA HWY AT RAMSEY RD | ...WL0950 | THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC |
| Nov 21, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | CUMMING HWY AT MCCLURE DR | ...GS0367 | THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC |
| May 14, 2024 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PORT ALLEN | LA-1 | ...H66692 | THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC |
| Feb 5, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ATLANTA | 17TH ST NW NEAR SPRING ST NW | ...NW3438 | THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC |
| Nov 18, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ATLANTA | PEYTON RD NW AT BOLTON RD NW | ...632107 | THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC |
| Oct 3, 2023 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BIRMINGHAM | Montevallo RD | ...247835 | THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC |
| Oct 24, 2022 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL JEFFERSON | North Jefferson Metropolitan Parkway | ...NG6979 | THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC |
| Jul 20, 2022 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BIRMINGHAM | I-65 | ...LH6677 | THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC |
| Jun 30, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUSTELL | MAXHAM | ...KE5096 | THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC |
| Jun 20, 2022 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BIRMINGHAM | Spaulding-Ishkooda Road | ...LH6680 | THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC |
| Jun 7, 2022 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH LITTLE ROCK | I30 | ...673678 | THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC |
| Jun 6, 2022 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | RURAL BALDWIN | US-31 | ...154386 | THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC |
| Apr 28, 2022 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL GENEVA | CR-4 | ...JN9989 | THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC |
| Oct 27, 2021 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 6103 | LA-1 | ...684762 | THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC |
| Sep 13, 2021 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ALABASTER | CR-87 | ...930738 | THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC |
| Sep 23, 2020 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2020 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2020 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 28, 2020 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 5, 2020 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
51 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 51 events