HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/105847-w-m-burnett-truck-line-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 12:55 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 20, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026
W M BURNETT TRUCK LINE INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs Alabama average 25.6%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (205) 486-2281, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC85578.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC85578 | Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy A0268221001 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 15, 2024 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 3 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC85578 | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 50-572409-00 | Dec 15, 2023 | Cancelled at term end |
| Dec 15, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC85578 | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 50-572409-00 | Dec 15, 2023 | Replaced |
| Dec 15, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC85578 | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY Policy A0268221001 | Dec 15, 2024 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 20, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
2 of 5 · Alabama avg 25.6%
0 of 10 · Alabama avg 4.1%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 3 states and provinces, 24 months
- MS 5 50.0%
- AL 3 30.0%
- TN 2 20.0%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 6
6 tractors
Freightliner 4Kenworth 2Mack 1Volvo 1
8 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 7
7 semi-trailers
Wabash 2Stoughton 1Utility 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Masonite Door Corporation 2Farmers Home Furniture 1Masonite Door Corp 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | TN | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Jul 15, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 24, 2026 | AL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 31, 2025 | MS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Dec 18, 2025 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 15, 2025 | MS | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| May 8, 2025 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 16, 2025 | MS | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 23, 2024 | MS | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Alabama average covers 33,262 vehicle and 59,621 driver inspections of all Alabama-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
9 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Alabama share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 5 | 88.9% | 72.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 11.1% | 10.2% |
8 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Hubs - Leaking hub Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965HL | 2 | 2 |
| Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective Coupling Devices · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39370B1ICDFWFMIMT20 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - U-bolt u-bolt bottom plate or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASUBL | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHWS | 1 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 1 | 0 |
| Tire-other tread depth less than 1/32 of inch measured in 2 adjacent major tread grooves 3 separate locations 8 inches apart Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375COOS | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 20, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Alabama column is the mix across all Alabama-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 20, 2024 – Oct 20, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 20, 2026
| USDOT number | 105847 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC85578 |
| Legal name | W M BURNETT TRUCK LINE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 8 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Annual mileage | 391,298 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 17, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @centurytel.net |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 8 | 0 |
| Trailers | 35 | 4 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsPaper ProductsConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about W M BURNETT TRUCK LINE INC
What does W M BURNETT TRUCK LINE INC's operating authority allow?
MC85578: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about W M BURNETT TRUCK LINE INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking W M BURNETT TRUCK LINE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 105847. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (205) 486-2281, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC85578, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 20, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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