CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 1974786· MC698542· CARRIER· EIN 27-1461446
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FREIGHT ZONE TRANSPORTATION LLC

3358 HWY 20 WEST, DECATUR, AL, 35601(256) 580-3094ricktait@freightzonelogistics.comRICK TAIT
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Vehicle OOS
28.1%
above 22% national avg
Driver OOS
2.3%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
9
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
70
/ 100

Risk factors

Moderate riskVioCodes score
Vehicle OOS 28.1% — above the 22% national average9 crashes 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

MC698542

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

Common
Active
Contract
None
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 06/01/2020
Sentry Select Insurance Company· policy A0006508001
Authority history (8) ▾
05/05/2020COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/28/2020)
05/06/2019COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2019)
04/29/2013COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/23/2013)
04/29/2011COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/10/2011)
07/09/2010COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/27/2010)
07/02/2010COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/21/2010)
03/15/2010COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/19/2010)
01/19/2010MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED
Insurance history7 insurers on record
Filing timeline (12)
  1. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/201906/01/2020
  2. GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/26/201306/01/2019
  3. COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/26/201205/26/2013
  4. GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 08/15/201005/23/2013
  5. COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 05/26/201105/26/2012
  6. GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/15/201005/26/2011
  7. FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/05/201009/11/2010
  8. FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 08/05/201008/15/2010
  9. LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    CARGO · eff 07/29/201008/15/2010
  10. FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/07/201008/05/2010
  11. LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 04/09/201007/29/2010
  12. LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 01/06/201004/09/2010

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.

Vehicle64 inspections · 28.1% OOS · National 22%
Driver130 inspections · 2.3% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

130 inspections · 28 violations (3 OOS) · 10% of inspections had an OOS finding.

130
Inspections
28
Violations
3
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

11
total

Most inspected in · top 8 states

  • TN8
  • MS3
  • TX3
  • OR2
  • MD2
  • NC2
  • SD1
  • CO1

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.

Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average

High impact

Vehicle OOS rate is 28.6% vs the 22% national average. Carriers above the national OOS average draw more enforcement attention (audits, roadside stops) and can see higher insurance premiums.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
  • Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
  • Reinforce thorough pre-trip and post-trip inspections; retrain where needed

A high share of violations are occurring in Box Elder County, UT

Medium impact

12 of 60 violations in the last 12 months (20%) came from inspections in Box Elder County, UT. 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 Box Elder County, UT 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 52% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing15 violations (24 mo)
Speeding7 viol57%
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 34%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× · 11%
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 7%
Following / lane / reckless6 viol32%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation4× · 14%
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× · 10%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× · 7%
Phone / texting1 viol7%
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× · 7%
Seat belt1 viol5%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 5%
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 36 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 56% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing22 violations · 1 OOS (24 mo)
False log / RODS1 OOS7 viol62%
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain3× · 27%
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× · 22%
  • 395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× · 9%
Log / ELD device11 viol25%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner6× · 13%
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.3× · 6%
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× · 4%
Following / lane / reckless1 viol9%
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 9%
Other3 viol4%
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number2× · 3%
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× · 1%
What to do
  • Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
  • Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 29 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

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

Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 68% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing56 violations · 21 OOS (24 mo)
Tires13 OOS14 viol42%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS10× · 30%
  • 393.75A1-TAORETATires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× · 5%
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 4%
Brakes3 OOS17 viol27%
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured5× · 10%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection3× · 4%
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× · 3%
Lighting / lamps2 OOS15 viol23%
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× · 5%
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19973× · 4%
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam3× · 4%
Other3 viol3%
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× · 3%
What to do
  • Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 38 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.

Improving
16
Inspections
10
Violations
2
Out-of-service
10
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 50%Hours-of-Service Compliance 30%Unsafe Driving 10%Other 10%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
5 violations · 2 OOS · 50% of recent
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. · OOS
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
Do this
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
  • Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
2Hours-of-Service Compliance
3 violations · 30% of recent
  • 395.24×2HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
Do this
  • Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
  • Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
3Unsafe Driving
1 violation · 10% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
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Turn these into driver coaching — and prove it
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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).

195
Inspections
182
Violations
35
Out-of-service
839
CSA points
44
Crashes
38
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

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

42 trailer 21 truck 15 incomplete vehicle
2019 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 4×
3ALXFB008KDLF9681· 1217395 GA
2023 PETERBILT 579seen 4×
1XPBD49X2PD872833· 1192656 AL
2015 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYD49X9FJ428090· 1215934 AL
2021 PETERBILT 389seen 3×
1XPXD49XXMD740775· 1215817 AL
2023 PETERBILT 579seen 3×
1XPBD49X4PD872834· 1199177 AL
2023 PETERBILT 389seen 3×
1XPXD49X1PD872831· 1177204 AL
2024 VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)seen 2×
5V8VC5323RT416141· 5183350 ME
2020 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 2×
1JJV532D2LL190497· 438948Z ME
2023 PETERBILT 389seen 2×
1XPXD49X3PD872832· 1215927 AL
2018 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 2×
1JJV532D5JL077835· 417734Z ME
2012 PETERBILT 386seen 2×
1XPHD49X2CD167518· 1177202 AL
2016 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GRAP0627GJ654075· 5013184 ME
2020 FREIGHTLINER Coronadoseen 2×
3ALXFB005LDMJ0804· 1222100 AL
2012 WABASH VANS Dry Van Duraplateseen 2×
1JJV532D6CL720518· 5392236 ME
2025 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GR1P0627SJ635518· 592504T TN
2012 HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS Hyundai Translead Trailersseen 2×
3H3V532C1CT377012· 43-9628Z ME
2013 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUJGLDR9DSBA4269· 1214173 AL
PETERBILT 389seen 2×
1NPXGGGG30D320338· 1177213 AL
2024 FRUEHAUF INC. FRUEHAUF INC.seen 2×
7SMF5EJ2XRB000740· 5192850 ME
PETERBILT 389seen 2×
1NPXGGGG80D320321· 1215810 AL
2019 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBD49X6KD236117· 1224307 AL
2019 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
1FUJGLDR9KLKC8661· 1212784 AL
2024 UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER Utility Trailer Manufacturerseen 2×
1UYVS2538R3976619· 5170810 ME
2024 FRUEHAUF INC. FRUEHAUF INC.seen 2×
7SMF5EJ23RB000742· 5192852 ME
2016 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GRAP0624GJ654079· 5013188 ME
2024 VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC)seen 2×
5V8VC5324RT404869· 2437615PLA ME
2013 GREAT DANE TRAILERS Great Dane Trailersseen 2×
1GRAP0629DJ637872· 5345452 ME
PETERBILT 389seen 2×
1NPXGGGG20D248984· 1177223 AL
2023 CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC.seen 2×
527SR5325PM031667· 5170716 ME
2020 PETERBILT 579seen 2×
1XPBD49X2LD659245· 1177225 AL

+ 48 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

9

Tow-away

9

Injury

6

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
52
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
50
50 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
4.3M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
0.00
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi50 drivers
Company officer
RICK TAIT
Operation
Interstate
D-U-N-S
962133802
Registered since
2009-12-11
Last MCS-150 update
2026-04-02
Census status
Active

Fleet: 49 trucks · 39 owned tractors · 75 owned trailers · 8 leased/term tractors.

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

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs or phone numbers with 18 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

18
Connected carriers
17
Fleet-transfer links
3
Most shared VINs
1
Strong links
Strong· 1
1
CHRISTOPHER SHANE JACKSON
USDOT 3648302Active· DANVILLE, AL
Strong
Shared VIN · 3
1JJV532D1JL0899791UYVS2538N74583211JJV532D6EL821657
Medium· 1
ARBITRAGE LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 4513360Active· HERNANDO, MS
Medium
Shared VIN · 2
1GRAP0622GJ6540787SMF5EJ2XRB000740

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

23 events
  1. 04/02/2026MCS-150 update filed

    4.3M mi reported (2025)

  2. 06/01/2020Insurance filed — Sentry Select Insurance Company

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy A0006508001

  3. 06/01/2020Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy TP9883282 01

  4. 05/05/2020COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/28/2020)

  5. 06/01/2019Insurance cancelled — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy MCP04496A

  6. 05/06/2019COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/31/2019)

  7. 05/26/2013Insurance cancelled — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy ALT 11-3-0002-02

  8. 05/23/2013Insurance cancelled — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy GIC 01-0900-00201

  9. 04/29/2013COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/23/2013)

  10. 05/26/2012Insurance replaced — COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy ALT 11-3-0002

  11. 05/26/2011Insurance cancelled — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy GIC 01-1900-00201

  12. 04/29/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/10/2011)

  13. 09/11/2010Insurance cancelled — FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP

    BIPD/Primary · policy CAT2008001901092003

  14. 08/15/2010Insurance replaced — FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP

    BIPD/Primary · policy CAT2008001901092003

  15. 08/15/2010Insurance replaced — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy 685-47-47-C63083

  16. 08/05/2010Insurance cancelled — FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIERS RISK RETENTION GROUP

    BIPD/Primary · policy CAT2008001901092003

  17. 07/29/2010Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy 685-47-47-C63083

  18. 07/09/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/27/2010)

  19. 07/02/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/21/2010)

  20. 04/09/2010Insurance cancelled — LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy 685-47-47-C63083

  21. 03/15/2010COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/19/2010)

  22. 01/19/2010MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED
  23. 12/11/2009Registered 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

FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
Rated
Last review
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-04-02
Reported mileage
4,283,384 mi (2025)
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Changes on file

FMCSA census history
  1. January, 2021

    First on-record entry — FREIGHT ZONE TRANSPORTATION LLC, DECATUR, AL

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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 18, 2026, 11:51 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.