JOSEPH B SUMMERLIN JR
USDOT 3310822 • DBA: EZTRANSPORT • 608 SHADY ACRES DR, TITUS, AL, 36080
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
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1051650 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA1182630 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 9, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA1182630 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 9, 2024 | Oct 9, 2024 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1051650 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 7, 2019 | — | Unknown |
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
4 states • 10 inspections
Violation Summary (24 violations from 10 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSML | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (10 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2025 | 85195607 | PANAMA CITY FL | FL | Level 3 | BIG TEX SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 84983078 | PELHAM AL | AL | Level 2 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.60D, 393.11A1-LSML | No |
| May 13, 2025 | 84659778 | HEFLIN AL | AL | Level 1 | BIG TEX SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| Sep 16, 2024 | 82668086 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 1 | CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 9, 2024 | 82344157 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 1 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 395.8(a)(1), 396.17(c) | Yes |
| Jun 13, 2024 | 81909627 | MARYVILLE TN | TN | Level 1 | CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Feb 14, 2024 | 80848603 | CREOLA | AL | Level 3 | CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 395.8, 383.71(h) | No |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 79481640 | PEARL RIVER COUNTY | MS | Level 3 | UNK SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 16, 2023 | 78643259 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 1 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 395.22(h)(4), 393.95(a), 393.95(f) | No |
| Apr 13, 2023 | 78338077 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 1 | — | 7 | 396.17(c), 393.9(a), 395.8(e)(1) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL-2025-0012-US1952 | Jan 6, 2025 | 395.8(e)(1) | $11,880 | Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records