HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/316596-central-garden-pet-company-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 00:10 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET 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) 841-3265, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC367397.
- 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) | MC367397 | Primary | Ace American Insurance Company Policy ISA H08868104 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Jun 28, 2018 | 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
12 of 179 · Alabama avg 25.6%
4 of 279 · Alabama avg 4.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | US | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 20, 2026 | CO | 2 | 1 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 26, 2026 | WI | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jun 24, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 18, 2026 | CO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 2, 2026 | NV | 1 | 1 | No |
| Jun 2, 2026 | IA | 1 | 3 | No |
| May 29, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 28, 2026 | KY | 1 | 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
130 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 19 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 184 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 | 58 | 15 | 44.6% | 72.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 36 | 0 | 27.7% | 10.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 31 | 0 | 23.8% | 12.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 5 | 4 | 3.8% | 3.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 8 | 0 |
| 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 | 7 | 7 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 7 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 5 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 4 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 3 | 3 |
| HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H2ELDNISDT | 3 | 0 |
| Driver failed to manually add shipping document number Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2III | 3 | 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
8 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | Arcade, GA | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Pine Island, MN | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Royal Palm Beach, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 27, 2025 | Sacramento, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2025 | Paris, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | West Cocalico Township, PA | 0 | 2 |
| Dec 24, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 316596 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC367397 |
| Legal name | CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 6 |
| Annual mileage | 9,231,432 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 8, 1998) |
| USDOT number added | May 27, 1988 · 38 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 14, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Grain, Feed, HayOtherPet & Garden Supply
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 CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY INC
What does CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY INC's operating authority allow?
MC367397: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 316596. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (256) 841-3265, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC367397, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (256) 841-3265
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.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PENNINGTON SEED INC Review Carrier |
Cullman, AL | 58528 | MC289704 | 16 | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| KAYTEE PRODUCTS INC High risk Carrier |
Chilton, WI | 145689 | MC276214 | 1 | 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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