HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/257183-gadsden-cartage-company-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 12:21 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
GADSDEN CARTAGE COMPANY INC
No risk signals found
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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, (256) 538-0117, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC280085.
- 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) | MC280085 | Primary | Frankenmuth Insurance Company Policy 6663738 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Aug 1, 2020 | 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
2 of 4 · Alabama avg 25.6%
0 of 8 · 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 2 states and provinces, 24 months
- TN 5 62.5%
- AL 3 37.5%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 5
5 tractors
Freightliner 6
7 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 Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.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
Utility 3Wabash 2Vanguard 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Freedom Packaging 2Huhtamaki 1Verst Logistics 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.
8 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20, 2026 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | TN | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| May 27, 2025 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 8, 2025 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 7, 2025 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 4, 2025 | TN | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Mar 19, 2025 | AL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Feb 14, 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 33,269 vehicle and 59,642 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
5 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 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 | 5 | 2 | 100.0% | 72.6% |
5 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| Hubs - Leaking hub Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965HL | 1 | 1 |
| Drum Brake - Contaminated friction surface Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347ABCFSBD | 1 | 0 |
| Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. Steering Mechanism · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393209ESPSLA | 1 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 257183 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC280085 |
| Legal name | GADSDEN CARTAGE COMPANY INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 5 |
| Annual mileage | 282,648 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 11, 2006) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 8, 1985 · 41 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 25, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @gadsdenwarehousing.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 7 | 0 |
| Trailers | 43 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General Freight
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about GADSDEN CARTAGE COMPANY INC
What does GADSDEN CARTAGE COMPANY INC's operating authority allow?
MC280085: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about GADSDEN CARTAGE COMPANY INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking GADSDEN CARTAGE COMPANY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 257183. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (256) 538-0117, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC280085, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies at 600 Rodney Austin Drive, 35954
A shared address is normal for registered-agent offices, truck yards and related companies. Many new registrations at one address, or inactive companies next to a new one, deserve a closer look.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GADSDEN LOGISTICS LLC High risk Carrier |
Attalla, AL | 1279693 | MC360126 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
Other companies using (256) 538-0117
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GADSDEN LOGISTICS LLC High risk Carrier |
Attalla, AL | 1279693 | MC360126 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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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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