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MEREDITH ENVIRONMENTAL INC

USDOT 717286 • 3296 CAHABA HEIGHTS RD, VESTAVIA HILLS, AL, 35243

ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
717,286
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
State
Alabama
Phone
2054027322
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
MCS-150 Mileage
100,000
Physical Address
3296 CAHABA HEIGHTS RD, VESTAVIA HILLS, AL, 35243
Contact
Phone: 2054027322

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
No records found

No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.

Check FMCSA SAFER for current insurance status

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
0%
Drugs / Alcohol
0%
Hours of Service
0%
Unsafe Driving
0%
Vehicle Maintenance
15%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
28
Violations
96
14 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
28.6%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
6
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
1
Apr
May
3
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 28 of 28 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

1 state • 28 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (96 violations from 28 inspections)

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Violation Summary (96 violations from 28 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps1533Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection703Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective604Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp50—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(b)390.21T(b)30—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9HInoperable head lamps20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate227Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.30-BBattery improperly secured103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSMLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100B-CCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2RGOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMPInoperative Brake Lamps10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.100BCargo securement - aggregate working load116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2MIOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3A1-TCTire in contact with another part of the vehicle11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.71(h)License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required10—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.70(d)Coupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)115Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21T(a)390.21T(a)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.55(c)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.134Cargo securement - large boulders117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.7(a)Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection10—Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
28.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
+5.2 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
3.43vs nat'l 1.80
+1.63 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (28 inspections)

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Inspection History (28 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Oct 3, 202585950002BIRMINGHAM ALALLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR8393.9A-LSML, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.30-BYes
Aug 21, 202585552738BIRMINGHAM ALALLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER4396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LIL, 393.78A-WSNo
Aug 6, 202585417329BIRMINGHAM ALALLevel 3KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Jun 10, 202584910317BIRMINGHAM ALALLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jun 10, 202584909686BIRMINGHAM ALALLevel 2KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-LSML, 393.78A-WSNo
Jun 9, 202584909662JASPER ALALLevel 2MACK TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLTL, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
Apr 14, 202584391162BIRMINGHAM ALALLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Mar 17, 202584145495US 31 S@BIRMINGHAMALLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR9393.78, 393.60C, 392.2RGYes
Jan 22, 202583671280ASHVILLE REST AREAALLevel 2FONA SEMI-TRAILER7393.9, 393.9TS, 392.2MIYes
Jan 8, 202583556000US 31 S@BIRMINGHAMALLevel 3MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 19, 202483193616ROADSIDEALLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
Nov 4, 202483070902I 459 N@IRONDALEALLevel 2FONA SEMI-TRAILER5393.9, 393.78, 393.60CNo
Oct 16, 202482918955INTERSTATEALLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9H, 393.95ANo
May 20, 202481654684US 280 E@MT BROOKALLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9(a)No
Apr 25, 202481444337I65 NEAR CR222ALLevel 2TRLR SEMI-TRAILER3383.71(h), 392.2, 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Apr 24, 202481431987US 31 N@BIRMINGHAMALLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Apr 10, 202481317662US 280 W@CHELSEAALLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9(a)No
Feb 21, 202480902826ROADSIDEALLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2392.2, 393.78No
Feb 15, 202480860018US 31 N@BIRMINGHAMALLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2, 393.78No
Feb 6, 202480789275US 280 E@HOOVERALLevel 2ECLN SEMI-TRAILER6392.2, 393.70(d), 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Feb 1, 202480741225ROADSIDEALLevel 2CAT STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.78, 393.95(a), 396.17(c)No
Jan 3, 202480523567US 31 N@BIRMINGHAMALLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK6393.9(a), 396.17(c), 393.11No
Nov 3, 202380090493ROADSIDEALLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK4390.21T(b), 396.17(c), 392.2No
Oct 4, 202379839215I 65 N@HOOVERALLevel 2KW STRAIGHT TRUCK7393.9(a), 390.21T(b), 393.95(f)Yes
Aug 9, 202379372371ROADSIDEALLevel 2CAT STRAIGHT TRUCK10392.2, 390.21T(a), 396.17(c)Yes
Jun 7, 202378838564ROADSIDEALLevel 2MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK8393.9(a), 396.17(c), 393.95(a)Yes
Jun 1, 202378784737US 31 S@BIRMINGHAMALLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No
May 15, 202378627690I 65 S@HOOVERALLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

16 total · 25.0% OOS
2024-042025-10
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

ROADSIDE6 · 2 OOS
BIRMINGHAM AL6 · 1 OOS
US 31 N@BIRMINGHAM3
US 31 S@BIRMINGHAM3 · 1 OOS
I 65 S@HOOVER1
INTERSTATE1
ASHVILLE REST AREA1 · 1 OOS
US 280 E@HOOVER1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 12, 2022ALTOW00BIRMINGHAM14TH ST S...016467MEREDITH ENVIRONMENTAL INC
Jul 14, 2011ALTOW00————

Compliance Timeline

2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

May 12, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in AL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 14, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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