Gadsden Cartage Company INC
Attalla, AL
Profile data updated Jul 27, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
7
Power Units
5
Drivers
FMCSA since 1985 (41 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
GADSDEN CARTAGE COMPANY INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since April 1985. Based in Attalla, AL, they operate a fleet of 7 power units with 5 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Dry Van.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Gadsden Cartage Company INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Trailers | 43 | 0 | 0 | 43 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Gadsden Cartage Company INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 5
MCS-150 Mileage: 282,648 miles (2025)
Driver Information
5
Total Drivers
5
CDL Drivers
5
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by GADSDEN CARTAGE COMPANY INC
5 trucks and 7 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 27, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Wabash Vans. Equipment breakdown: 7 SEMI-TRAILER, 5 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 (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 7 | 58% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | 42% |
Trailers (7 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 | 7 |
| Utility Trailer | 3 |
| Wabash | 2 |
| Vanguard National | 2 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 7 |
| 53 ft | 7 |
| 2 axles | 5 |
Vehicle makes (6 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 3 | 25% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 3 | 25% |
| Wabash Vans | 2 | 17% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 2 | 17% |
| Volvo Truck | 1 | 8% |
| International | 1 | 8% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (12 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1203149 | UK | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | May 2025 |
| 31AE8B4 | AL | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2025 |
| 31AA6CX | AL | Vanguard National SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2025 |
| 1192589 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| 11K5FM | MO | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2025 |
| 1203150 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2025 |
| 31AA6CW | AL | Vanguard National SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 06L9FP | UK | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| 1192588 | AL | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Aug 2024 |
| 31AE8B0 | AL | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2024 |
| 2758916 | IN | Internatio TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jul 2024 |
| 5910PG | MO | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jul 2024 |
Plate registrations span 4 states: AL (7) · MO (2) · UK (2) · IN (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown)
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
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
7
Inspections
24 months
4
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✗ Worse than national average (+2.2%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/27/2025 | TN | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/08/2025 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/07/2025 | AL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/04/2025 | TN | Full | 3 | 1 |
| 03/19/2025 | AL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/14/2025 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/08/2024 | AL | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
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.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | 91X | 6663738 | $750,000 | 08/01/2020 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP 8885344 | 11/29/1997 | 12/29/2000 | TERM/CANCL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT771429003 | 11/29/2016 | 11/29/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT771429-8003-031 | 11/29/2003 | 11/29/2016 | TERM/REPL | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 445878 | 11/29/2002 | 11/29/2003 | CANCEL | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 97503879 ATL | 01/29/2002 | 11/29/2003 | TERM/REPL | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 436615 | 02/28/2002 | 11/29/2002 | TERM/CANCL | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 436615 | 11/06/2002 | 11/29/2002 | CANCEL | |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | RPB 310 993 | 11/29/2000 | 11/29/2001 | TERM/REPL | |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | MXI 97503036 ATL | 11/29/2000 | 11/29/2000 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP 8885344 | 11/29/1997 | 11/29/2000 | TERM/REPL | |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | RPB 310 993 | 11/29/2000 | 11/29/2000 | TERM/REPL | |
| AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | AST815810 | 11/29/1999 | 11/29/2000 | CANCEL | |
| AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | AST 814 947 | 11/29/1998 | 11/29/1999 | CANCEL | |
| AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | STP812434A | 11/29/1997 | 11/29/1998 | CANCEL | |
| AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | AST814947 | 11/29/1998 | 11/29/1998 | TERM/REPL | |
| AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | STP810721A | 11/29/1996 | 11/29/1997 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | T 80 18-045 | 11/26/1996 | 11/29/1997 | CANCEL | |
| AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP 23 28 48 | 11/29/1995 | 11/29/1996 | CANCEL | |
| AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | STP 71 63 92 | 11/29/1995 | 11/29/1996 | CANCEL | |
| AXA GLOBAL RISKS US INSURANCE COMPANY | STP 71 30 53 | 02/01/1995 | 11/29/1995 | TERM/REPL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does GADSDEN CARTAGE COMPANY INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, GADSDEN CARTAGE COMPANY INC is inferred to operate: Dry Van.
Is GADSDEN CARTAGE COMPANY INC's authority currently active?
GADSDEN CARTAGE COMPANY INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has GADSDEN CARTAGE COMPANY INC been in business?
GADSDEN CARTAGE COMPANY INC has been registered with the FMCSA since April 1985, making their authority approximately 41 years, 3 months old.
Where is GADSDEN CARTAGE COMPANY INC located?
GADSDEN CARTAGE COMPANY INC is physically located at 600 RODNEY AUSTIN DRIVE, ATTALLA, AL 35954.
Roadside Inspection History 7 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
GADSDEN CARTAGE COMPANY INC has been inspected 7 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TN, AL. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 14%) 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 392.16 (Failing to use seat belt while operating CMV) — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-27 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-08 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-07 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-04 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-03-19 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-02-14 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-08-08 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 4 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
4 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for GADSDEN CARTAGE COMPANY INC, of which 1 (25%) 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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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