VARIANT TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 3563320 • 1501 EDGAR D NIXON AVE, MONTGOMERY, AL, 36104
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-1197583 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT7211610050 | ON FILE | Feb 21, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA03696416 | REPLACED | May 14, 2021 | Feb 21, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7211610050 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 25, 2025 | Sep 25, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA03696416 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2025 | Feb 21, 2025 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1197583 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 20, 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
1 state • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (18 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-HSH | Hubs - Smoking from hub assembly | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(11) | 395.8(f)(11) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(10) | 395.8(f)(10) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(12) | 395.8(f)(12) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(h)(5) | 395.8(h)(5) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | 87475420 | OZARK AL | AL | Level 1 | KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.9A-LSML | No |
| Mar 19, 2026 | 87330572 | OZARK AL | AL | Level 1 | KAUFMAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 396.3A1-HSH | Yes |
| Nov 4, 2025 | 86252743 | LETOHATCHEE AL | AL | Level 1 | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.43D-B | Yes |
| Aug 8, 2024 | 82335338 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 1 | DODG TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 395.22(g), 393.9(a) | No |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 82103246 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 1 | KAUF SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 390.21T(b), 395.8(f)(11), 395.8(f)(10) | No |
| Jan 29, 2024 | 80717027 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 1 | DODG TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jan 3, 2024 | 80534533 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 2 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.60(d), 393.78, 393.205(c) | Yes |
| Jun 6, 2023 | 78817941 | ROADSIDE NB | AL | Level 2 | DODG TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 1, 2020 | sms-78258609 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 1 | — | 2 | Details unavailable | 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
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 12, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WINDSOR | IH 039 NB | ...NL5340 | VARIANT TRUCKING LLC |
| Jan 6, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOCUST GROVE | I-75 N MILE 213 | — | VARIANT TRUCKING LLC |
| Dec 26, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NAPERVILLE | FAIRWAY DR | ...NJ4769 | VARIANT TRUCKING LLC |
Compliance Timeline
5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records