HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1268651-256-trucking-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:39 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
256 TRUCKING LLC
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (256) 248-7515, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC28976.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC28976 | — | OLD REPUBLIC UNION INSURANCE CO Policy ORANIM000545-00 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Apr 1, 2025 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC28976 | — | MS Transverse Specialty Insurance Company Policy TSRSCA000048900 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Apr 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
1 of 6 · Alabama avg 25.6%
0 of 15 · Alabama avg 4.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 15, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | TN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 18, 2026 | TN | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 30, 2026 | CO | 3 | 4 | No |
| Jul 13, 2026 | AL | 2 | 3 | No |
| Dec 22, 2025 | MS | 3 | 2 | No |
| Nov 21, 2025 | AR | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 21, 2025 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 21, 2025 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 33,234 vehicle and 59,607 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
8 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 1 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 18 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Alabama share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 | 50.0% | 72.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 25.0% | 10.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 25.0% | 12.8% |
8 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - The ELD display screen is not viewable by an authorized official without entering the CMV Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39520BELDNV | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 1 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A4EEUS | 1 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSLRR | 1 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Trailers rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1 1993 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311BCSRIGRR | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | Decatur, AL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1268651 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC28976 |
| Legal name | 256 TRUCKING LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 9 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 550,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 20, 2004 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 13, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsPaper 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 256 TRUCKING LLC
What does 256 TRUCKING LLC's operating authority allow?
MC28976: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about 256 TRUCKING LLC 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 256 TRUCKING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1268651. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (256) 248-7515, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC28976, 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 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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