CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 1059885· MC493357· CARRIER· EIN 43-1963179
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UNITED TRANSPORTATION LLC

780 FORD RD, MUSCLE SHOALS, AL, 35661(256) 320-7789beth@unitedtransportation.bizRICHARD A PACE
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Vehicle OOS
4.8%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
1
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
98
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
1 crash in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC493357

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
Not on file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 09/01/2024
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY· policy A0256098001
Authority history (8) ▾
07/29/2015COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/20/2015)
07/29/2015CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/20/2015)
07/29/2013COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/23/2013)
07/29/2013CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/23/2013)
07/30/2012COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/10/2012)
07/30/2012CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/10/2012)
01/22/2007MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
08/26/2004MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history7 insurers on record
Filing timeline (15) ▾
  1. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/25/2020 → 10/03/2024
  2. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/25/2020 → 09/01/2024
  3. SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/25/2015 → 08/25/2020
  4. ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/25/2014 → 08/25/2015
  5. OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/25/2013 → 08/25/2014
  6. CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/25/2012 → 08/25/2013
  7. CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/25/2011 → 08/25/2012
  8. OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2009 → 09/20/2011
  9. OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2009 → 08/25/2011
  10. OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 03/12/2009 → 05/19/2011
  11. WESTERN SURETY CO.$750KCancelled
    SURETY · eff 08/25/2009 → 09/26/2009
  12. OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 08/25/2008 → 03/12/2009
  13. OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/25/2006 → 03/01/2009
  14. OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 12/21/2006 → 08/25/2008
  15. OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/18/2004 → 08/25/2006

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle21 inspections · 4.8% OOS · National 22%
Driver38 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

38 inspections · 21 violations (0 OOS) · 0% of inspections had an OOS finding.

38
Inspections
21
Violations
0
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

17
total

Most inspected in · top 4 states

  • MS18
  • AL9
  • TN2
  • GA1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in Cullman County, AL

Medium impact

8 of 14 violations in the last 12 months (57%) came from inspections in Cullman County, AL. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Cullman County, AL to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 41% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing3 violations (24 mo)
Speeding2 viol89%
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 64%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 26%
Other1 viol11%
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× · 11%
What to do
  • Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected estimatecould improve up to 26 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 48% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing6 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless1 viol48%
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (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 Tim1× · 48%
Hours exceeded3 viol48%
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)3× · 48%
Other1 viol2%
  • 395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device1× · 2%
Log / ELD device1 viol2%
  • 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet1× · 2%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 23 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 14% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing6 violations · 1 OOS (24 mo)
Brakes3 viol65%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× · 32%
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates1× · 22%
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× · 11%
Emergency equipment1 viol16%
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× · 16%
Lighting / lamps1 OOS1 viol14%
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× · 14%
Wheels / rims1 viol5%
What to do
  • Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
  • Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 10 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▲ Trending worse
3
Inspections
3
Violations
0
Out-of-service
0
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 33%Unsafe Driving 33%Other 33%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation · 33% of recent
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
Do this
  • Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
  • Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
2Unsafe Driving
1 violation · 33% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
3Other
1 violation · 33% of recent
  • 393.60CWindshield - Damaged or Discolored
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

58
Inspections
46
Violations
2
Out-of-service
128
CSA points
22
Crashes
6
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

46 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

27 trailer 9 truck 5 incomplete vehicle 5 other
2016 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 8×
3ALXA7000GDGX7093· 1174173 AL
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 8×
3AKJHHDR1NSMV7701· 3116015 IN
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 7×
3AKJHHDR0NSMT0375· 3126147 IN
2016 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 6×
3ALXA7002GDGX7094· 1174174 AL
2018 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 5×
3ALXA7009JDJP1346· 1174177 AL
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 5×
3AKJHHDR2NSMT0135· 3173704 PA
2002 FRUEHUAF Fruehuafseen 4×
1JJF482F12S780538· A035863 AL
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 4×
3AKJHHDR8NSMT0172· 3124270 IN
2005 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 3×
1GRDM96275M703250· A035905 AL
2005 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 3×
1GRDM96205M703252· A035904 AL
2016 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 3×
3ALXA7005GDGX7106· 1174176 AL
2005 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 3×
1GRDM96215M703258· A035903 AL
1999 FONTAINE TRAILER CO. Fontaine Trailer Co.seen 3×
13N148309X1582683· A035847 AL
LUFKseen 3×
1L01B482611147318· A036197 AL
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 3×
3AKJHHDR3NSND6668· 3115992 IN
TRLRseen 2×
1L01B4829Y1144827· A036199 AL
2000 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GRDM9623YM036312· A036192 AL
2016 FREIGHTLINER Columbiaseen 2×
3ALXA7001GDGX7099· 1174175 AL
1990 FONTAINE TRAILER CO. Fontaine Trailer Co.seen 2×
13N148308L1550205· A035853 AL
1999 FONTAINE TRAILER CO. Fontaine Trailer Co.seen 2×
13N14830XX1582675· A035846 AL
2015 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9X8FD265707· 1174169 AL
2005 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GRDM96295M703248· A036102 AL
1999 FONTAINE TRAILER CO. Fontaine Trailer Co.seen 2×
13N148309X1587432· A035848 AL
2022 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHHDR2NSNL4379· 3140064 IN
1999 FONTAINE TRAILER CO. Fontaine Trailer Co.seen 2×
13N148309X1582697· A035849 AL
2014 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBDP9X6ED237337· 1225519 AL
LUFKseen 2×
1L01B4822Y1144104· A036194 AL
2002 FRUEHUAF Fruehuaf
1JJF482F62S784164· A035865 AL
2001 FONTAINE TRAILER CO. Fontaine Trailer Co.
13N48301W1578870· A035794 AL
2005 PEERLESS Peerless
1PLE045205PG53890· A035877 AL

+ 16 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

1

Tow-away

1

Injury

0

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
13
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
11
11 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
0.9M mi
reported 2024
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi11 drivers
Company officer
RICHARD A PACE
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
2002-10-07
Last MCS-150 update
2025-06-26
Census status
Active

Fleet: 13 trucks · 13 owned tractors · 30 owned trailers.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Data change history

Every FMCSA record change we’ve detected — address, fleet size, contacts, MCS-150 — newest first.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares addresses with 1 other carrier — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

1
Connected carriers
0
Fleet-transfer links
0
Most shared VINs
0
Strong links
Medium· 1
UNITED TRANSPORTATION LLC
USDOT 2245013Active· MUSCLE SHOALS, AL
Medium
MailingAddress

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

26 events
  1. 06/26/2025MCS-150 update filed

    0.9M mi reported (2024)

  2. 10/03/2024Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MCP62497A

  3. 09/01/2024Insurance filed — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0256098001

  4. 09/01/2024Insurance replaced — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MCP62497A

  5. 08/25/2020Insurance replaced — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy A0041779001

  6. 08/25/2015Insurance cancelled — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy PRA 9342869

  7. 07/29/2015COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/20/2015)

  8. 07/29/2015CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/20/2015)

  9. 08/25/2014Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA 0680567

  10. 08/25/2013Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 359859

  11. 07/29/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/23/2013)

  12. 07/29/2013CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/23/2013)

  13. 08/25/2012Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CBN357198

  14. 07/30/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/10/2012)

  15. 07/30/2012CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (08/10/2012)

  16. 09/20/2011Insurance cancelled — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA 068 76 64

  17. 08/25/2011Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA 068 76 64

  18. 05/19/2011Insurance cancelled — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.

    CARGO · policy BA 068 76 64

  19. 09/26/2009Insurance cancelled — WESTERN SURETY CO.

    SURETY · policy 70775452

  20. 03/12/2009Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.

    CARGO · policy BA 068 85 66

  21. 03/01/2009Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.

    BIPD/Primary · policy BA 068 85 66

  22. 08/25/2008Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.

    CARGO · policy BA 068 76 64

  23. 01/22/2007MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  24. 08/25/2006Insurance replaced — OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy Z35726

  25. 08/26/2004MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
  26. 10/07/2002Registered with FMCSA

    AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Compliance review
Rated
2009-05-20
Last review
2009-04-15
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2025-06-26
Reported mileage
876,656 mi (2024)
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Changes on file

FMCSA census history
  1. January, 2021

    First on-record entry — UNITED TRANSPORTATION LLC, MUSCLE SHOALS, AL

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 22, 2026, 11:59 PM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.