Alabama Power Company
Birmingham, AL
Profile data updated Jul 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Caution
FMCSA data ↓
3,018
Power Units
1,968
Drivers
FMCSA since 1985 (40 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since August 1985. Based in Birmingham, AL, they operate a fleet of 3,018 power units with 1,757 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Dump Truck, Car Hauler, Sprinter Van and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Alabama Power Company operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2,884 | 8 | 0 | 2,892 |
| Tractors | 48 | 0 | 0 | 48 |
| Trailers | 1,624 | 1 | 0 | 1,625 |
| School Bus 16+ | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Van 1-8 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 22 |
| Van 9-15 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 14 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Alabama Power Company is authorized to transport the following 8 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1,757
MCS-150 Mileage: 6,112,400 miles (2024)
Driver Information
1,968
Total Drivers
1,757
CDL Drivers
1,787
Interstate Drivers
181
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by ALABAMA POWER COMPANY
15 trucks and 4 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 19, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Ford, Kenworth. Equipment breakdown: 11 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 4 SEMI-TRAILER, 4 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 11 | 58% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 21% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 21% |
Trailers (4 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 4 |
| Better Bui | 1 |
| Trlr | 1 |
| Big Tex | 1 |
| Fontaine | 1 |
| Utility Trailer | 2 |
| 48 ft | 1 |
| 30 ft | 1 |
| 29 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 4 |
Vehicle makes (7 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 7 | 37% |
| Ford | 5 | 26% |
| Kenworth | 3 | 16% |
| Roadclipper Enterprises, Inc. | 1 | 5% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 1 | 5% |
| Big Tex | 1 | 5% |
| Better Built Trailers | 1 | 5% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (19 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6C00581 | AL | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 58AP3UR | AL | Trlr SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 58AAEX1 | AL | Ford TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| 58APBA6 | AL | Ford TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 58C14N3 | AL | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 58AB488 | AL | Fontaine SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 1A0CPRU | AL | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 58AAH36 | AL | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 31AEBT6 | AL | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 58AP1CC | AL | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 1A0BMTM | AL | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 58C14NA | AL | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 58AB2CA | AL | Big Tex SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| 58APEMP | AL | Ford TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2025 |
| 58AB497 | AL | Better Bui SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2025 |
| 8AA0MR1 | AL | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| 64A1689 | AL | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2024 |
| 1A0BMUM | AL | Truk STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| 1A0BMT3 | AL | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Sep 2024 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 19)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
16
Inspections
24 months
18
Violations
Total found
5
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✗ Worse than national average (+20.1%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/19/2026 | FL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/01/2026 | AL | Full | 3 | 2 |
| 04/09/2026 | AL | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/18/2026 | AL | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/10/2026 | AL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/20/2026 | AL | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/01/2025 | AL | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 10/08/2025 | AL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2025 | AL | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2025 | AL | Walk-Around | 4 | 2 |
| 05/06/2025 | AL | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 12/17/2024 | AL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/29/2024 | AL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/25/2024 | AL | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/23/2024 | AL | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 16 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Crash History
16
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
4
Injuries
16
Tow-Aways
16 FMCSA-recordable · 16 state-recordable · 1 hazmat-involved
Of 16 reported crashes: 4 in adverse weather · 4 on adverse road surfaces · 2 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/19/2026 | AL | CHICKASAW, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 04/07/2026 | AL | TUSCALOOSA, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/19/2026 | AL | COLUMBIA, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 01/25/2026 | AL | Rural Monroe, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 12/18/2025 | AL | RURAL BALDWIN, AL | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 09/24/2025 | AL | Rural Shelby, AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 09/04/2025 | AL | RURAL BALDWIN, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 08/26/2025 | AL | MONTGOMERY, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 08/18/2025 | AL | CHELSEA, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 06/15/2025 | AL | RURAL LEE, AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 05/30/2025 | AL | AUBURN, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark |
| 05/09/2025 | AL | RURAL SAINT CLAIR, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 03/21/2025 | AL | SILVERHILL, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 11/14/2024 | AL | MONTGOMERY, AL | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/23/2024 | AL | WETUMPKA, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | — | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
| 09/18/2024 | AL | RURAL WALKER, AL | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Single-unit truck (3+ axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Recent Changes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does ALABAMA POWER COMPANY operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, ALABAMA POWER COMPANY is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Tanker, Dump Truck, Car Hauler, Sprinter Van and Box Truck.
Is ALABAMA POWER COMPANY's authority currently active?
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has ALABAMA POWER COMPANY been in business?
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY has been registered with the FMCSA since August 1985, making their authority approximately 40 years, 11 months old.
Where is ALABAMA POWER COMPANY located?
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY is physically located at 600 18TH ST N, BIRMINGHAM, AL 35291-0238.
Roadside Inspection History 16 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
ALABAMA POWER COMPANY has been inspected 16 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in AL, FL. Out of these, 3 inspections (about 19%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.43DBMA — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-19 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-01 | AL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-04-09 | AL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-18 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-10 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-20 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-12-01 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-10-08 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-16 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-07-10 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-05-06 | AL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2024-12-17 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-10-29 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-09-25 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-09-23 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2024-08-26 | AL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
17 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for ALABAMA POWER COMPANY, of which 5 (29%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 5 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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