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CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY

USDOT 316596 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Hazmat Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: WILLIAM E BROWN Grain / Feed / Hay Other (PET & GARDEN SUPPLY) Based in CULLMAN, AL Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Jun 28, 2018
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 101 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $2,000,000 ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: WILLIAM E BROWN
Cargo: Grain / Feed / Hay, Other (PET & GARDEN SUPPLY)
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY (USDOT 316596)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $2,000,000
Officer(s): WILLIAM E BROWN (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 101 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $2,000,000 — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/316596/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 2.1% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 7.7% vs peer median 17.5% (better). n=5547 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $2,000,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 316596
In FMCSA records since May 27, 1988 (~38y)
MC / docket MC367397
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer WILLIAM E BROWN
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
Cargo carried
Grain / Feed / Hay, Other (PET & GARDEN SUPPLY)
Fleet size 164 units
Drivers 177
Annual mileage 9,231,432 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (256) 841-3265
Email: [email protected]
Physical
267 STRICKLIN ROAD
CULLMAN, AL 35057
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 316596
In FMCSA records since May 27, 1988 (~38y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 9,231,432 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Hazmat Yes (MCS-150)
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 7.7% vs 23.4% -15.7 pts
Driver OOS Rate 2.1% vs 6.7% -4.6 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 3 81 0
Trailers 2 93 0
Trucks 2 78 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 101 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 2 2
Tow-away 0 1 5 6
Crash reports 0 1 5 6

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 547 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 317 317 0
OOS inspections 4 17 0
OOS percentage 1.26% 5.36% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
164
Drivers
177
Inspections
547
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
7.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
6
101 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY is a corporation based in CULLMAN, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 316596. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 164 power units and 177 drivers, with 547 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 7.7%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY is a large fleet, operating 164 power units and 177 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 7 years on FMCSA's records, based in Cullman, AL. Across 342 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.6% out-of-service rate, with 6 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is on file.

Inspection profile

342 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 85% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (66) and KS (30), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

7.6% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 164 power units (large fleet) and 177 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Hino are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 5,547 ACTIVE carriers operating 82–246 power units (±50% of this carrier's 164 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
2.1%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.4%
Median across 5,547 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +0.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
7.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
17.5%
Median across 5,547 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -9.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-06

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 63 6 9.5% Jun 24, 2026
Kansas (KS) 24 0 0.0% Apr 13, 2026
Kentucky (KY) 17 0 0.0% May 28, 2026
Illinois (IL) 15 1 6.7% May 12, 2026
Iowa (IA) 14 0 0.0% Jun 2, 2026
Missouri (MO) 13 0 0.0% Mar 25, 2026
Wisconsin (WI) 13 0 0.0% Jun 26, 2026
Pennsylvania (PA) 12 0 0.0% Apr 16, 2026
Maryland (MD) 12 0 0.0% May 27, 2026
Nevada (NV) 11 0 0.0% Jun 2, 2026
Minnesota (MN) 10 1 10.0% Jan 28, 2026
Indiana (IN) 10 0 0.0% Feb 6, 2026
Oklahoma (OK) 9 0 0.0% May 14, 2026
Colorado (CO) 8 1 12.5% Jun 18, 2026
Ohio (OH) 7 3 42.9% Mar 9, 2026
New York (NY) 6 0 0.0% Oct 28, 2025
Texas (TX) 6 2 33.3% Dec 5, 2025
Florida (FL) 6 0 0.0% May 29, 2026
Michigan (MI) 5 0 0.0% Jun 17, 2025
South Dakota (SD) 5 0 0.0% Mar 24, 2026
North Dakota (ND) 4 1 25.0% Mar 17, 2025
North Carolina (NC) 4 0 0.0% Aug 6, 2025
South Carolina (SC) 3 0 0.0% Jan 7, 2025
Wyoming (WY) 3 0 0.0% Feb 26, 2026
New Mexico (NM) 3 0 0.0% Oct 30, 2025
Alabama (AL) 3 0 0.0% Jun 16, 2025
Washington (WA) 3 1 33.3% Jul 29, 2025
Louisiana (LA) 3 1 33.3% Jan 21, 2026
US (US) 3 0 0.0% Nov 13, 2024
Tennessee (TN) 3 0 0.0% Jan 6, 2026
Arizona (AZ) 3 1 33.3% May 20, 2026
Nebraska (NE) 2 1 50.0% Apr 28, 2025
Georgia (GA) 2 0 0.0% Dec 9, 2025
Connecticut (CT) 2 0 0.0% Oct 23, 2025
Vermont (VT) 2 1 50.0% May 12, 2026
New Hampshire (NH) 2 0 0.0% Aug 28, 2025
Virginia (VA) 1 0 0.0% Feb 19, 2025
West Virginia (WV) 1 0 0.0% Nov 13, 2024
Massachusetts (MA) 1 0 0.0% Mar 12, 2026
Oregon (OR) 1 0 0.0% Feb 25, 2025
New Jersey (NJ) 1 0 0.0% Aug 7, 2024
Idaho (ID) 1 0 0.0% Jul 23, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 217
Hyundai Translead 114
Hino 56
International 31
Ftl 27
Great Dane 21
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 7 — 0.15 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 23 — 0.24 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 35 — 0.73 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 49 — 1.87 2 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (547 rows) View all 547 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88267400 Jun 26, 2026 WI 3 — — 2 — No
88239314 Jun 24, 2026 CA 1 — — 0 — No
88196324 Jun 18, 2026 CO 3 — — 0 — No
88019110 Jun 2, 2026 IA 1 — — 3 — No
88018969 Jun 2, 2026 NV 1 — — 1 — No
88002812 May 29, 2026 FL 3 — — 0 — No
87982370 May 28, 2026 KY 1 — — 0 — No
87976918 May 27, 2026 CA 1 — — 0 — No
87975561 May 27, 2026 MD 2 — — 0 — No
87939137 May 21, 2026 MD 2 — — 0 — No
87929517 May 20, 2026 AZ 2 — — 2 — No
87900755 May 19, 2026 KY 2 — — 0 — No
87846115 May 14, 2026 OK 1 — — 1 — No
87845387 May 13, 2026 MD 2 — — 0 — No
87838743 May 12, 2026 IL 1 — — 1 — No
87823149 May 12, 2026 VT 1 — — 3 — Yes
87777047 May 4, 2026 IA 2 — — 0 — No
87636303 Apr 21, 2026 KY 2 FLAT LICK — 0 — No
87613479 Apr 16, 2026 AZ 2 SANDERS AZ — 9 — Yes
87592407 Apr 16, 2026 PA 2 — — 0 — No
87602351 Apr 15, 2026 CO 3 MONUMENT CO — 0 — No
87578874 Apr 13, 2026 KS 1 DODGE CITY KS — 1 — No
87506551 Apr 7, 2026 KS 2 KS — 0 — No
87519892 Apr 6, 2026 KS 3 ALMA KS — 0 — No
87470158 Mar 31, 2026 CA 2 LE GRAND — 2 — Yes
Recent Crashes (101 rows) View all 101 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MN0253630617 Dec 29, 2025 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA2802500692 Jun 25, 2025 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA2522501158 Mar 27, 2025 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0073155213 Feb 25, 2025 KY 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA500118600X Jan 3, 2025 PA 0 2 Yes No Injury
IN0904639585 Dec 24, 2024 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL8968196103 Oct 11, 2023 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0232510052 Sep 8, 2023 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0009111443 Aug 15, 2023 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA2522204860 Dec 23, 2022 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002700912 Oct 18, 2022 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK0220023686 Apr 7, 2022 OK 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL2492017802 Mar 15, 2022 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
NY3922039100 Feb 3, 2022 NY 0 3 No No Injury
KY0072709014 Dec 14, 2021 KY 1 1 Yes No Fatal
CA2652111380 Aug 17, 2021 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000EB41292 Jun 3, 2021 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002247226 Apr 12, 2021 MI 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0215042364 Mar 17, 2021 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0215034631 Mar 2, 2021 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OK2020070189 Nov 19, 2020 OK 0 1 Yes No Injury
KS2020E20680 Nov 9, 2020 KS 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0203070054 Nov 2, 2020 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0903678215 Oct 27, 2020 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0202790125 Oct 5, 2020 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC367397
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Aug 31, 2018 MC367397-C TRANSFER CERTIFICATE TRANSFER →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (22 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY A0103641001 BIPD/Primary — Aug 1, 2018 Jun 28, 2018 REPLACED
ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY ISA H08868104 91X $2,000,000 Jun 28, 2018 On file ACTIVE
ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY CORPORATION DZJ80956474 BIPD/Primary — Nov 23, 2014 Aug 24, 2018 TRANSFERRED
THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. DZJ80956474 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2014 Nov 23, 2014 REPLACED
NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD 4016264120 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2009 Nov 23, 2014 CANCELLED
NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD 4016264120 CARGO — Jun 1, 2009 Oct 13, 2011 CANCELLED
NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD 4016264120 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2009 Jun 1, 2014 REPLACED
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. MC2-K4L-433911-05 CARGO — Jun 1, 2002 Jun 1, 2009 REPLACED
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. MC2-K4L-433911-05 CARGO — Jun 1, 2002 Jul 17, 2009 CANCELLED
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. AS2-141-433911-03 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2002 Jul 17, 2009 CANCELLED
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. AS2-141-433911-03 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2002 Jun 1, 2009 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CK06310539 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2001 Jun 29, 2002 CANCELLED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. CK06310539 CARGO — Jun 1, 2001 Jun 29, 2002 CANCELLED
SENECA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. A3055515 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2000 Jun 1, 2001 REPLACED
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. A3055515 CARGO — Jun 1, 2000 Jul 8, 2001 CANCELLED
SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. A3055515 CARGO — Jun 1, 2000 Jun 1, 2001 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA P630710K0361TIL99 CARGO — Jun 1, 1999 Jun 1, 1999 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA P630710K0361TIL99 CARGO — Jun 1, 1999 Jun 1, 2000 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA Y810710K0373TIL99 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 1999 Jul 17, 2000 CANCELLED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA Y810710K0373TIL99 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 1999 Jun 1, 2000 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA Y810710K0373TIL99 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 1999 Jun 1, 1999 REPLACED
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA P630710K0361TIL99 CARGO — Jun 1, 1999 Jul 17, 2000 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 31, 2018
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Aug 28, 2018
    authority
    TRANSFER CONSUMMATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Aug 24, 2018
    insurance
    TRANSFER — ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY CORPORATION
  4. Jun 28, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Nov 23, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
  6. Nov 23, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.
  7. Nov 4, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Jun 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
  9. Oct 13, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
  10. Jul 17, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  11. Jul 17, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  12. Jun 29, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Jun 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  14. Jun 1, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  15. Aug 9, 2002
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Jun 29, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  17. Jul 8, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO.
  18. Jun 1, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENECA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
  19. Jul 17, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  20. Jul 17, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  21. Jun 1, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  22. Jun 1, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  23. Jun 1, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  24. Jun 1, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CORDELIA IF CA 32 3
CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF CA 8 1
SLOAN CHECKSITE NV 8 0
BRAMAN SCALES OK 8 0
SAN ONOFRE IF CA 7 1
RICHMOND IN IN 5 0
WARWICK MD MD 5 0
SANTA FE SPRINGS CA 4 0
MONUMENT CO CO 4 1
I-70 IL 4 0
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How to verify CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY

Is CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 316596 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY's safety rating? ▾
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY had? ▾
547 roadside inspections are on file for CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY's out-of-service rate? ▾
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY's peak out-of-service rate is 7.7% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY based? ▾
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 267 STRICKLIN ROAD, CULLMAN, Alabama 35057. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC367397). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY operate? ▾
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY self-reports 164 power units and 177 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY had any crashes? ▾
101 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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