CSA
Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 669746· MC582468· CARRIER
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READY MIX USA LLC

2570 RUFFNER RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35210(205) 986-4800benjamin.templin@cemex.comBRIAN BASS
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$15M BIPD
National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.
Vehicle OOS
15.7%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
3%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
26
3 fatal
Red flags
1 flag
see details below
30
/ 100

Risk factors

High riskVioCodes score
3 fatal crashes in the last 24 monthsPossible reincarnation pattern — tied to an older inactive carrier

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

MC582468

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

Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$15M on file
$750K required
Cargo
On file
not required
Bond / surety
Not on file
not required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$15M coverageeff 01/01/2026
National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.· policy 7620302
ON FILECargo — BMC-34$5K coverageeff 03/01/2009
RLI INSURANCE COMPANY· policy ILM0200040
Authority history (4) ▾
06/19/2017MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED
10/31/2012COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/09/2012)
03/05/2012COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/12/2012)
11/24/2006MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (04/18/2017)
Insurance history7 insurers on record
Filing timeline (17) ▾
  1. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$10MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/2025 → 01/01/2026
  2. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/2026 → 01/01/2026
  3. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$10MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/2024 → 01/01/2025
  4. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$10MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/2023 → 01/01/2024
  5. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$2MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/2022 → 01/01/2023
  6. ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.$2MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/2023 → 01/01/2023
  7. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$2MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/2021 → 01/01/2022
  8. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$2MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/2020 → 02/06/2021
  9. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$2MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/2020 → 01/01/2021
  10. NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA$2MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/2021 → 01/01/2021
  11. THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA$5MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 01/01/2017 → 01/01/2020
  12. THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA$5MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/15/2012 → 04/12/2017
  13. THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA$5MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/15/2011 → 10/15/2012
  14. THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA$5MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 10/15/2012 → 10/15/2012
  15. LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 11/02/2006 → 04/01/2012

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.

Vehicle121 inspections · 15.7% OOS · National 22%
Driver331 inspections · 3% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

331 inspections · 23 violations (3 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.

331
Inspections
23
Violations
3
OOS violations
10
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

16
total

Most inspected in · top 3 states

  • AL16
  • FL12
  • GA2

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.

Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness

Medium impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 79% is close to the 80% intervention line — worth getting ahead of before it crosses.

What’s contributing14 violations · 8 OOS (24 mo)
Driver qualification / CDL / medical7 OOS13 viol81%
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency4× · 35%
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL2× · 21%
  • 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required6× · 15%
Other1 OOS1 viol19%
  • 391.11B1-AAge - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce1× · 19%
What to do
  • Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 35 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

A high share of violations are occurring in AL

Medium impact

61 of 130 violations in the last 12 months (47%) came from inspections in 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 AL to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 5% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing19 violations (24 mo)
Following / lane / reckless11 viol53%
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other5× · 33%
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× · 8%
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× · 6%
Speeding5 viol24%
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 10%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 7%
  • 392.2-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× · 5%
Phone / texting1 viol15%
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× · 15%
Seat belt1 viol7%
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× · 7%
What to do
  • Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
Projected estimatecould improve up to 4 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

Lighting / lamps 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 contributing183 violations · 27 OOS (24 mo)
Lighting / lamps2 OOS73 viol34%
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative22× · 8%
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.4× · 5%
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative8× · 3%
Brakes3 OOS20 viol15%
  • 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 indicates5× · 6%
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test2× · 2%
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× · 1%
Other2 OOS40 viol13%
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak13× · 6%
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.17× · 3%
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened3× · 1%
Tires9 OOS11 viol13%
  • 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit5× · 5%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× · 4%
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× · 2%
What to do
  • Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 27 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
39
Inspections
27
Violations
3
Out-of-service
27
Clean
Where the violations are
Vehicle Maintenance 67%Other 15%Driver Fitness 11%Unsafe Driving 7%
Focus here first
1Vehicle Maintenance
18 violations · 1 OOS · 67% of recent
  • 393.95A4-EEUS×4Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
  • 393.55C2-B×2Air 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 indicates
  • 393.9A-LIL×2Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
Do this
  • Verify the extinguisher gauge is in the green and secured
  • Keep a full set of warning triangles in the truck
2Other
4 violations · 1 OOS · 15% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation
  • 392.2-SLLTRState/Local Laws - Truck restriction
  • 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. · OOS
Do this
  • Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3Driver Fitness
3 violations · 1 OOS · 11% of recent
  • 383.71H×2License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency · OOS
Do this
  • Track CDL, medical card, and endorsement expirations ahead of time
  • Keep the DQ file complete and the medical card on the driver
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
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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).

508
Inspections
426
Violations
54
Out-of-service
1177
CSA points
383
Crashes
8
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

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

49 incomplete vehicle 1 truck
2022 KENWORTH T880seen 4×
1NKZXKEX1NJ151871· DD13GI FL
2019 KENWORTH T4 Seriesseen 3×
3BKBXJEX5KF278614· DD54GH FL
2020 KENWORTH T4 Seriesseen 2×
3BKBXJEX6LF385723· DD72GH FL
2020 KENWORTH T4 Seriesseen 2×
3BKBXJEX3LF385730· ME78BU FL
2016 MACK GU (Granite)seen 2×
1M2AX13C9GM032441· DD47GH FL
2016 MACK GU (Granite)seen 2×
1M2AX13C1GM034409· DD44GH FL
2019 RAM 5500seen 2×
3C7WRNBL1KG563452· FIBQ19 FL
2019 KENWORTH T4 Series
3BKBXJEX0KF278620· DD60GH FL
2022 KENWORTH T880
1NKZXKEX0NJ132728· DD01GI FL
2024 KENWORTH T880
1NKZXKEX3RJ338731· 1201098 AL
2024 RAM 3500
3C7WRTCL0RG222573· ZKX431 GA
2019 KENWORTH T4 Series
3BKBXJEX1KF278643· 25AAYHA AL
2019 FORD F-350
1FDRF3GT5KEE36657· LRHD50 FL
2018 OSHKOSH Concrete
10TAFLGF0JS787239· 1186309 AL
2020 KENWORTH T4 Series
3BKBXJEX0LF385734· DD79GH FL
2019 KENWORTH T4 Series
3BKBXJEX1KF278612· DD52GH FL
2022 KENWORTH T880
1NKZXKEX4NJ151881· DD15GI FL
2022 KENWORTH T880
1NKZXKEX1NJ132723· DD99GH FL
2014 KENWORTH T4 Series
1NKBLJ0X9EJ418107· 1C03U79 AL
2025 KENWORTH T880
1NKZX4TX6SJ179949· DD45GI FL
2020 KENWORTH T4 Series
3BKBXJEX9LF385747· 1187309 AL
2020 KENWORTH T880
1NKZLK0X9LJ341708· 1C03DX2 AL
2021 KENWORTH T4 Series
3BKBXJEX1MF431735· DD86GH FL
2020 KENWORTH T4 Series
3BKBXJEX4LF385753· DD84GH FL
2020 KENWORTH T4 Series
3BKBXJEX9LF385750· DD81GH FL
2016 RAM 5500
3C7WRMBL6GG168359· YPK690 GA
2022 KENWORTH T880
1NKZXKEX5NJ132725· 1205966 AL
2019 KENWORTH T4 Series
3BKBXJEX3KF278644· 1C077RM AL
2017 KENWORTH T4 Series
3BKBLJ0X8HF151920· 33A0X0N AL
2022 KENWORTH T880
1NKZXKEX2NJ151863· DD08GI FL

+ 20 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

26

Tow-away

25

Injury

20

Fatal

3

Company profile

FMCSA census

PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
940
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
712
712 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
27.2M mi
reported 2023
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · <100 mi224 drivers
  • Intrastate · <100 mi488 drivers
Company officer
BRIAN BASS
Operation
Interstate
Registered since
1996-12-13
Last MCS-150 update
2024-07-02
Census status
Active

Fleet: 940 trucks · 12 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.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers or officers with 5 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

5
Connected carriers
2
Fleet-transfer links
1
Most shared VINs
1
Strong links
Possible reincarnation pattern: SOUTHERN READY MIX OF NORTH ALABAMA INC (USDOT 275567, registered 1986) is inactive, shares this carrier’s address, and predates it — worth checking whether this carrier re-registered to shed a prior record.
Strong· 1
1
BRIAN BASS
USDOT 1831090Inactive· CIMARRON, KS
Strong
Officer
Medium· 1
SOUTHERN READY MIX OF NORTH ALABAMA INC
USDOT 275567Inactive· BIRMINGHAM, AL
Medium
PhoneAddress

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

22 events
  1. 01/01/2026Insurance filed — National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa.

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 7620302

  2. 01/01/2026Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 7620302

  3. 01/01/2025Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 7620302

  4. 07/02/2024MCS-150 update filed

    27.2M mi reported (2023)

  5. 01/01/2024Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 7281098

  6. 01/01/2023Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 7031058

  7. 01/01/2023Insurance replaced — ILLINOIS NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 7281104

  8. 01/01/2022Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 6631304

  9. 02/06/2021Insurance cancelled — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 6631122

  10. 01/01/2021Insurance replaced — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 6631122

  11. 01/01/2020Insurance replaced — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 1921767

  12. 06/19/2017MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
  13. 04/12/2017Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 3447340

  14. 10/31/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (11/09/2012)

  15. 10/15/2012Insurance cancelled — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA

    BIPD/Primary · policy 4309618

  16. 04/01/2012Insurance cancelled — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-651-004313-01

  17. 03/05/2012COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/12/2012)

  18. 10/15/2011Insurance replaced — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy AS2-651-004313-01

  19. 03/01/2009Insurance filed — RLI INSURANCE COMPANY

    Cargo — BMC-34 · policy ILM0200040

  20. 03/01/2009Insurance replaced — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.

    CARGO · policy MZI97602724

  21. 11/24/2006MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — GRANTED

    REVOKED (04/18/2017)

  22. 12/13/1996Registered with FMCSA

    PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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

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Operations

Classification

  • PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Not rated
Type
—
Rated
—
Last review
—
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2024-07-02
Reported mileage
27,158,200 mi (2023)
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Data sourced from public FMCSA records via safer.fmcsa.dot.gov · Latest FMCSA update: Sep 2026 · Page refreshed: Sep 21, 2026, 10:04 AM. VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. To dispute incorrect data, file a DataQs Request for Data Review.