FREE STATE LUMBER COMPANY INC
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Driver OOS Rate above national average 9.1% vs 6.7% national (+2.4 pts).
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TruckCodex risk summary — FREE STATE LUMBER COMPANY INC (USDOT 575497) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Driver OOS Rate above national average — 9.1% vs 6.7% national (+2.4 pts). On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/575497/ As of: Jul 28, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
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Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 25 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 8 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 28 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 8.33% | 16.67% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
FREE STATE LUMBER COMPANY INC is a corporation based in HALEYVILLE, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 575497. 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 7 power units and 4 drivers, with 28 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 9.1%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
FREE STATE LUMBER COMPANY INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Haleyville, AL. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 16.7% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.2% national average, with 1 reportable crash. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in AL (7) and TN (4).
16.7% out-of-service rate, near the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (14.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Fontaine, Kenworth, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | May 27, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 6, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Fontaine | 17 | |
| Kenworth | 15 | |
| Peterbilt | 9 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| Alloy Trai | 1 | |
| Freightliner | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 1.42 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 1.00 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 2.24 | 2 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 11.72 | 12 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (28 rows) View all 28 →
| Inspection # | Date ▲ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 78402523 | Apr 19, 2023 | TN | 3 | ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78716746 | May 23, 2023 | AR | 1 | ar-crittenden-co-(riverside-stn) |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
18 | 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1), 393.110(b) | Yes |
| 78859849 | Jun 12, 2023 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 396.17(c), 392.2, 393.11 | No |
| 79205588 | Jul 21, 2023 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79456593 | Aug 14, 2023 | TN | 1 | GILES COUNTY SCALES |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 79674557 | Sep 13, 2023 | TN | 2 | US 43 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 395.8(a)(1), 393.110, 392.2 | Yes |
| 79673580 | Sep 14, 2023 | MS | 2 | ITTAWAMBA COUNTY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80087653 | Nov 4, 2023 | AL | 3 | US278 NEAR AL157 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80214348 | Nov 21, 2023 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80238146 | Nov 22, 2023 | TN | 3 | US 64 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80684822 | Jan 25, 2024 | AL | 3 | I65 NEAR US72 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 80833423 | Feb 13, 2024 | TN | 2 | FAYETTEVILLE TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.110B3-C | Yes |
| 81349707 | Apr 15, 2024 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 395.8(a)(1), 396.17(c), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 81482324 | Apr 30, 2024 | AL | 3 | GURLEY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81712372 | May 21, 2024 | TN | 3 | MAYNARDVILLE TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81954491 | Jun 19, 2024 | TN | 3 | PULASKI TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 83424584 | Dec 17, 2024 | AL | 3 | EXIT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84361667 | Apr 9, 2025 | AL | 3 | IRONDALE AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84531206 | Apr 28, 2025 | TN | 3 | PORTLAND TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84601700 | May 6, 2025 | MS | 3 | CLAY EXIT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 84928754 | Jun 10, 2025 | AL | 3 | ALEXANDRIA AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85501433 | Aug 13, 2025 | TN | 3 | FRANKLIN TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85822216 | Sep 19, 2025 | AL | 2 | PELL CITY AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 393.9A-LIL, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 87390906 | Mar 24, 2026 | AL | 2 | RUSSELLVILLE AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87482960 | Apr 1, 2026 | TN | 2 | ARDMORE TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 392.2-LCDLR, 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.118D-CDL | Yes |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0400572160 | Jun 22, 2026 | TN | Yes | Yes | Tow | ||
| TN0400094965 | May 21, 2024 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004609424 | Jan 26, 2024 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0002693079 | Aug 31, 2022 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0001675471 | Jul 7, 2021 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0000628901 | Mar 10, 2020 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0006658804 | May 20, 2016 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0070829696 | Mar 19, 2010 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | AL | 4 | 1 |
| ALEXANDRIA AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| DEMOPOLIS AL | AL | 1 | 1 |
| EXIT | AL | 1 | 0 |
| GURLEY | AL | 1 | 0 |
| I65 NEAR US72 | AL | 1 | 0 |
| IRONDALE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| PELL CITY AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| RUSSELLVILLE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| US278 NEAR AL157 | AL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.104(a) | Inadequate/damaged securement device/system | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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