ROBERT BEARDEN INC
USDOT 696877 • 2601 INDUSTRIAL PK DR, CAIRO, GA, 39828
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
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | 8E087380 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2017 | Oct 8, 2025 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 20MSUX3189 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2002 | Mar 1, 2008 |
Insurance History (27 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | 8E087380 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2017 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TC2J8409532B70613 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TC2JCAP9532B70613 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | TC2J8409532B70613 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK 3878456 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2013 | Jul 17, 2013 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK 3878456 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OCG-E4224-103316 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2013 |
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OCG-E4224-103316 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 20, 2013 |
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OCG-E4224-103248 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OCG-E4224-103248 | CANCELLED | Sep 1, 2009 | Mar 9, 2010 |
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OCG-E4224-103062 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 5, 2009 |
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OCG-E4224-103062 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2008 | Sep 1, 2009 |
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OCG-E4224-102341 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2007 | Oct 27, 2008 |
| OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | OCG-E4224-102341 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2007 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | R0006-E4224-102044 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2006 | Dec 1, 2007 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SPM-E4224-102044 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2005 | Dec 1, 2006 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 67 70 31 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2003 | Dec 1, 2005 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3035565 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2002 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | GA049643600 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2000 | Mar 1, 2002 |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GA049643600 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2000 | Mar 1, 2002 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | 7TMP 300 T 311-3-IND-99 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 1999 | Mar 1, 2000 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7TMP 300 T 311-3-IND-99 | REPLACED | Jan 12, 1999 | Mar 1, 2000 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7LHT 281T619-9-IND-97 | REPLACED | Jul 15, 1997 | Jul 15, 1997 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7LHT281T619-9-IND-97 | REPLACED | Jul 15, 1997 | Jan 12, 1999 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7LHT281T619-9-IND-97 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 1997 | Feb 22, 1999 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | 7MTC 279T209-3-IND-97 | REPLACED | Jul 15, 1997 | Jan 12, 1999 |
| TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | 7MTC 279T209-3-IND-97 | CANCELLED | Jul 15, 1997 | Feb 22, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 8E087380 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 8E087380 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2025 | Oct 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | TC2J8409532B70613 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 3878456 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2013 | Jul 17, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | TC2JCAP9532B70613 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | TC2J8409532B70613 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK 3878456 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2013 | Jul 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | OCG-E4224-103316 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2013 | Feb 20, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | OCG-E4224-103316 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | OCG-E4224-103248 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 9, 2010 | Mar 9, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | OCG-E4224-103248 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | OCG-E4224-103062 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2009 | Oct 5, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | OCG-E4224-103062 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2009 | Sep 1, 2009 |
| TERM/CANCL | OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | OCG-E4224-102341 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 27, 2008 | Oct 27, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | OCG-E4224-102341 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 20MSUX3189 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2008 |
| CANCEL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | R0006-E4224-102044 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2007 | Dec 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | SPM-E4224-102044 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2006 | Dec 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 67 70 31 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2005 | Dec 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3035565 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | GULF INSURANCE CO. | GA049643600 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2002 | Mar 1, 2002 |
| CANCEL | GULF INSURANCE CO. | GA049643600 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2002 | Mar 1, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 7TMP 300 T 311-3-IND-99 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2000 | Mar 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 7TMP 300 T 311-3-IND-99 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2000 | Mar 1, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 7LHT281T619-9-IND-97 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 1999 | Feb 22, 1999 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 7MTC 279T209-3-IND-97 | CARGO | Feb 22, 1999 | Feb 22, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 7MTC 279T209-3-IND-97 | CARGO | Jan 12, 1999 | Jan 12, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 7LHT281T619-9-IND-97 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 12, 1999 | Jan 12, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 7LHT 281T619-9-IND-97 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 15, 1997 | Jul 15, 1997 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC322813 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2013 |
| MC322813 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 20, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2013 |
| MC322813 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2013 |
| MC322813 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2013 |
| MC322813 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2007 |
| MC322813 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 21, 2007 |
| MC322813 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 27, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2002 |
| MC322813 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 6, 1997 | — | Unknown |
| MC322813 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 6, 1997 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
19 states • 392 inspections
Violation Summary (53 violations from latest 100 of 392 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | 8 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 2 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67C7V-F | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-DMOVE | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47F-B | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (392 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 4, 2026 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL ESCAMBIA | I-65 | ...576854 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| Dec 19, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SANDY SPRINGS | 285EB NEAR RIVERSIDE DR | ...042906 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| Sep 1, 2025 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | S NOT REPORTED | ...307378 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| Jul 3, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-75 SB MM 359 | ...011769 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| Jun 10, 2025 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL AUTAUGA | I-65 | ...179879 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| May 21, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLOTTE | 85 | ...307398 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| Apr 4, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 29 | ...021034 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| Jan 12, 2025 | NJ | FATAL | 1 | 0 | CAMDEN | US 30 SECONDARY (ADMIRAL WILSON BOULEVARD) | ...042901 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| Dec 12, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | N TROUP STREET AT E CENTRAL AVENUE | ...021054 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| Nov 8, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOBILE | I-10 | ...013909 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| Sep 2, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKELAND | JONES INDUSTRIAL DR | ...008099 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| Jun 8, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-10 WB | ...021049 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| May 24, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | GA 20 EB HWY 411 AT BURNT HICKORY CONT | ...021030 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| May 18, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | CR 136W | ...307373 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| May 14, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HENDERSONVILLE | 191 | ...307372 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| Mar 30, 2024 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | US HWY 27 | ...307380 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| Mar 28, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GAINESVILLE | I-75 N | ...021070 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| Mar 20, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WACO | ATLANTIC AVE AT CARROLLTON ST | ...021065 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| Mar 14, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BESSEMER | 14TH ST/ HWY 150 | ...021026 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| Mar 6, 2024 | TN | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | US-127 | ...210012 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| Jan 31, 2024 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL LOWNDES | I-65 | ...021062 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| Jan 10, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | AIRPORT BLVD | ...021041 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| Dec 27, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | VALDOSTA | S PATTERSON STREET NEAR YOUNGS LANE | ...939105 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| Aug 11, 2023 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ALACHUA | MILE 395 I-75 N | ...021038 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
| Jun 29, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | LITTLE MOUNTAIN | INTERSTATE 26 | ...213114 | ROBERT BEARDEN INC |
Compliance Timeline
56 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 56 events