HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/717286-meredith-environmental-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 07:48 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MEREDITH ENVIRONMENTAL INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average42.9% vs Alabama average 25.6%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (205) 402-7322, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC520256.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
3 of 7 · Alabama avg 25.6%
0 of 12 · Alabama avg 4.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | AL | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Aug 21, 2025 | AL | 2 | 4 | No |
| Aug 6, 2025 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 10, 2025 | AL | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jun 10, 2025 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 9, 2025 | AL | 2 | 3 | No |
| Apr 14, 2025 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 17, 2025 | AL | 2 | 9 | Yes |
| Jan 22, 2025 | AL | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Jan 8, 2025 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 33,241 vehicle and 59,582 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
35 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 38 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | 35 | 6 | 100.0% | 72.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 3 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSML | 2 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 2 | 0 |
| Inoperable head lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939H | 2 | 0 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 2 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 2 | 0 |
| Brake system pressure loss Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BL | 1 | 1 |
| Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100B | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 717286 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC520256 |
| Legal name | MEREDITH ENVIRONMENTAL INC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 17 |
| Drivers | 4 |
| Annual mileage | 40,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Dec 5, 1997 · 28 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 1, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGarbage/RefuseCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsConstructionOtherTrash Garbage
Questions about MEREDITH ENVIRONMENTAL INC
What does MEREDITH ENVIRONMENTAL INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for MEREDITH ENVIRONMENTAL INC (MC520256), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about MEREDITH ENVIRONMENTAL INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. 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 MEREDITH ENVIRONMENTAL INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 717286. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (205) 402-7322, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC520256, 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 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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