DEKALB 556 LLC is a motor carrier based in ATLANTA, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3266645. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 12 power units and 12 drivers, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.1%. 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
DEKALB 556 LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 12 drivers, based in Atlanta, GA. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in GA (6) and TN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
11.1% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (58.3% of violations); top code 395.3B2-HOSPD (HOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days. Date and Time) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Ford, Hino, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 74,284 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86028139 | Oct 6, 2025 | GA | 3 | POWDER SPRINGS GA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLFC | No |
| 85360309 | Jul 30, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | No |
| 85404584 | Jul 29, 2025 | GA | 3 | VILLA RICA GA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLML | No |
| 84609522 | May 1, 2025 | GA | 3 | LAGRANGE GA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84358552 | Apr 8, 2025 | TN | 1 | MANCHESTER TN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 395.3B2-HOSPD, 396.5B-L | No |
| 84153482 | Mar 11, 2025 | GA | 3 | HAHIRA GA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.4A-DOSP | Yes |
| 84112582 | Mar 6, 2025 | GA | 3 | NICHOLSON GA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 83282764 | Nov 30, 2024 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81929026 | Jun 15, 2024 | GA | 3 | GARDEN CITY GA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.22(h)(4) | No |
| 80923247 | Feb 22, 2024 | US | 1 | TEMPLE GA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80981352 | Feb 19, 2024 | GA | 1 | ASHBURN GA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80201515 | Nov 18, 2023 | NJ | 1 | GREENWICH SCALE COMPLEX |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80203081 | Nov 10, 2023 | GA | 3 | OTHER |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.82(a)(1) | No |
| 78785288 | May 31, 2023 | KY | 2 | KUTTAWA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.5(a)(3) | Yes |
| 78751281 | May 29, 2023 | GA | 3 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.41(a)(1) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0007578200 | Mar 9, 2020 | GA | 0 | 1 | No | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2019 | MC1030589-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP0001293 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 23, 2019 | Jan 1, 2026 | REPLACED |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP0001293 | CARGO | Apr 23, 2019 | Jan 1, 2026 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
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May 31, 2019
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 0 |
| ASHBURN GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| GARDEN CITY GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| HAHIRA GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 1 | 0 |
| LAGRANGE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| NICHOLSON GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| OTHER | GA | 1 | 0 |
| POWDER SPRINGS GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| VILLA RICA GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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