HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/857059-brenda-s-samples/ · Checked 2026-10-19 04:41 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
BRENDA S SAMPLES
Doing business as ROBERT SAMPLES TRUCKING
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.
- MC3085 is also listed on another company recordKOVARNA BROTHERS LAWN SERVICE INC (USDOT 2958129, added Dec 30, 2016). FMCSA's authority files do not say which record the docket belongs to, so its authority and insurance may belong to the other company. Compare the records →
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, (770) 944-1511, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC3085, and that you are dealing with this company record (see the risk summary above).
- 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
1 of 3 · Georgia avg 22.6%
0 of 3 · Georgia avg 7.2%
3 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1, 2025 | GA | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Apr 10, 2025 | GA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Apr 10, 2025 | GA | 2 | 4 | 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 Georgia average covers 65,409 vehicle and 121,643 driver inspections of all Georgia-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
7 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 13 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 | Georgia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 2 | 71.4% | 59.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 28.6% | 18.6% |
6 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Following too closely Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLFC | 2 | 0 |
| Cargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100BC | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 1 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Georgia column is the mix across all Georgia-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 10, 2025 | Jonesboro, GA | 0 | 1 |
| Apr 10, 2025 | Jonesboro, GA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 857059 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC3085 |
| Legal name | BRENDA S SAMPLES |
| DBA name | ROBERT SAMPLES TRUCKING |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 45,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Feb 22, 2000 · 26 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 19, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsConstructionOtherRock, Dirt, Asphalt
Questions about BRENDA S SAMPLES
What does BRENDA S SAMPLES's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for BRENDA S SAMPLES (MC3085), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about BRENDA S SAMPLES 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. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. 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 BRENDA S SAMPLES?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 857059. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (770) 944-1511, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC3085, 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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