518 TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 3511755 • 2023 HAMILTON LAKE PKWY, BUFORD, GA, 30519
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-1162630 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | BIPD/Primary | CA3068259 | ON FILE | Dec 28, 2020 | Dec 28, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | CA3068259 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2025 | Dec 28, 2025 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1162630 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 5, 2021 | — | 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
5 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (4 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 18, 2025 | 85518453 | IRONDALE AL | AL | Level 2 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 5, 2025 | 84070648 | VAN BUREN AR | AR | Level 3 | VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 83203977 | I20E-MM140 | AL | Level 2 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 26, 2024 | 82234410 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 4, 2024 | 80582740 | MT. PASS IF | CA | Level 1 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 395.26(b), 392.9(a)(2), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Nov 9, 2023 | 80144180 | THP 10 KNOX SCALES- EAST | TN | Level 2 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 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
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 5, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | IH 40 | ...282195 | 518 TRUCKING LLC |
| Apr 29, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ATLANTA | I 285 N | ...282195 | 518 TRUCKING LLC |
Compliance Timeline
3 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records