ZELL TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 4289636 • 359 CHURCH AVE, OZARK, AL, 36360
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
4,289,636
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
3346055691
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
425,001
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
359 CHURCH AVE, OZARK, AL, 36360
Mailing Address
105 HOLLON ST, HEADLAND, AL, 36345-1835
Contact
Phone: 3346055691
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals3 flagged
HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 50.0%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 26.6 percentage points above average.
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 25.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 18.3 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Apr 8, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1668850 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 30, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00187 | ON FILE | Apr 8, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00187 | REPLACED | Sep 30, 2024 | Apr 8, 2025 |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00187 | CANCELLED | Sep 30, 2024 | Apr 12, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00187 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2025 | Sep 30, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00187 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2025 | Apr 12, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00187 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1668850 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 30, 2025 |
| MC1668850 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2025 |
| MC1668850 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 11, 2024 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
fmcsa-oos-orders
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2025 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | May 12, 2025 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
94%
Unsafe Driving
12%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
4
Violations
32
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
50.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
25.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
0
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 4 of 4 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 4 inspections
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Violation Summary (32 violations from 4 inspections)
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| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8F11 | 395.8F11 | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8F07 | 395.8F07 | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.26B | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.51C-BLPW | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16B | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Inspection History (4 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | 87094579 | SLOCOMB AL | AL | Level 2 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 12 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.3A1-HOSPD, 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 87012890 | GRAND RIDGE FL | FL | Level 1 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LFTSI | Yes |
| Nov 11, 2025 | 86293489 | ALACHUA FL | FL | Level 2 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.9A-LIL, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| Feb 26, 2025 | 83968172 | ROADSIDE | AL | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 14 | 395.8F11, 395.8F07, 395.26B | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
4 total · 50.0% OOS
2025-022026-02
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Sep 30, 2025
InsuranceInsurance cancel
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 12, 2025
OOSOOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Apr 12, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/cancl
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 11, 2025
OOSOOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Apr 8, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
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StationSLOCOMB AL
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StationGRAND RIDGE FL
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StationALACHUA FL
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