Puckett Machinery Company
Flowood, MS
DBA: PUCKETT RENTS - PUCKETT POWER SYSTEMS
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
129
Power Units
43
Drivers
FMCSA since 1988 (38 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
PUCKETT MACHINERY COMPANY is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since January 1988. Based in Flowood, MS, they operate a fleet of 129 power units with 40 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Car Hauler and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Puckett Machinery Company operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 98 | 1 | 0 | 99 |
| Tractors | 4 | 26 | 0 | 30 |
| Trailers | 27 | 25 | 0 | 52 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Puckett Machinery Company is authorized to transport the following 5 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 40
MCS-150 Mileage: 3,360,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
43
Total Drivers
40
CDL Drivers
43
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by PUCKETT MACHINERY COMPANY
25 trucks and 10 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 22, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Peterbilt, Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc., Mack. Equipment breakdown: 13 TRUCK TRACTOR, 12 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 10 SEMI-TRAILER. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 13 | 37% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 12 | 34% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | 29% |
Trailers (10 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 | 10 |
| Ledw | 3 |
| Trlr | 2 |
| UNK | 2 |
| Beck | 1 |
| Unpublishe | 1 |
| Etny | 1 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 7 |
| Dolly | 2 |
| Tank Trailer | 1 |
| 27 ft | 1 |
| 29 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 9 |
| 4 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (8 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 10 | 29% |
| Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. | 7 | 20% |
| Mack | 5 | 14% |
| Ford | 4 | 11% |
| Hino | 4 | 11% |
| Kenworth | 2 | 6% |
| Etnyre | 2 | 6% |
| Ditch Witch | 1 | 3% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A539124 | MS | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 121502A | MS | Trlr SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| A557905 | MS | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| A539129 | MS | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 152890A | MS | Ledw SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| B402328 | MS | Ford TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| A310494 | MS | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| A539125 | MS | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 118346A | MS | Ledw SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| A539133 | MS | Mack TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| A557062 | MS | Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| A554684 | MS | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 161962A | MS | Trlr SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| A557061 | MS | Mack Truck STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| A526492 | MS | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Aug 2025 |
| 152889A | MS | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| NONE | MS | Beck SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| A552476 | MS | Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| A539098 | MS | Hino STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jun 2025 |
| 068165A | MS | UNK SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 35)
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
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
31
Inspections
24 months
18
Violations
Total found
5
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-3.0%)
✓ Better than national average (-12.3%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/09/2026 | LA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/22/2026 | MS | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/29/2026 | MS | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/19/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/15/2026 | US | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/06/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/05/2026 | FL | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 12/19/2025 | AL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/12/2025 | MS | Full | 4 | 2 |
| 09/16/2025 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/10/2025 | LA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/13/2025 | AL | Walk-Around | 6 | 2 |
| 08/06/2025 | MS | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 07/11/2025 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2025 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 31 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
3
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-Aways
3 FMCSA-recordable · 3 state-recordable
Of 3 reported crashes: 1 on adverse road surfaces.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/04/2026 | LA | RURAL, LA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Wet · Daylight |
| 12/20/2024 | MS | FLORENCE, MS | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 08/29/2024 | AL | SARALAND, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-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 PUCKETT MACHINERY COMPANY operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, PUCKETT MACHINERY COMPANY is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Car Hauler and Box Truck.
Is PUCKETT MACHINERY COMPANY's authority currently active?
PUCKETT MACHINERY COMPANY currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has PUCKETT MACHINERY COMPANY been in business?
PUCKETT MACHINERY COMPANY has been registered with the FMCSA since January 1988, making their authority approximately 38 years, 6 months old.
Where is PUCKETT MACHINERY COMPANY located?
PUCKETT MACHINERY COMPANY is physically located at 100 CATERPILLAR DRIVE, FLOWOOD, MS 39232.
Roadside Inspection History 31 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
PUCKETT MACHINERY COMPANY has been inspected 31 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MS, AL, LA. Out of these, 3 inspections (about 10%) 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 392.2-SLLS4 (State/local laws — Speeding 15+ mph over limit) — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-09 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-22 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-29 | MS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-19 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-15 | US | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-06 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-05 | FL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-19 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-12 | MS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 4 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-09-16 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-10 | LA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-13 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 6 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-08-06 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2025-07-11 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-10 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-26 | MS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-16 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-21 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-09 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-25 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-23 | MS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-11 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-01 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-02-18 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-01-23 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
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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
14 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for PUCKETT MACHINERY COMPANY, of which 5 (36%) 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 | 8 | 3 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 1 |
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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