Terra First LLC
Vernon, AL
Profile data updated Jul 26, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
32
Power Units
32
Drivers
FMCSA since 2012 (14 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
TERRA FIRST LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since April 2012. Based in Vernon, AL, they operate a fleet of 32 power units with 32 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Hopper / Grain.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Terra First LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 32 | 0 | 32 |
| Trailers | 0 | 60 | 0 | 60 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Terra First LLC is authorized to transport the following 2 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 32
MCS-150 Mileage: 2,600,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
32
Total Drivers
32
CDL Drivers
32
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by TERRA FIRST LLC
22 trucks and 23 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 12, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Heil Trailer International, Stephens. Equipment breakdown: 23 SEMI-TRAILER, 22 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 | 23 | 51% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 22 | 49% |
Trailers (23 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 | 23 |
| Heil Trailer | 6 |
| Stephens | 4 |
| Unknown | 3 |
| Unpublishe | 2 |
| Trlr | 2 |
| Stephens T | 1 |
| King-co | 1 |
| Walk | 1 |
| Trail King | 1 |
| Trlk | 1 |
| UNK | 1 |
| Tank Trailer | 9 |
| 41 ft | 5 |
| 42 ft | 3 |
| 46 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 10 |
Vehicle makes (10 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 22 | 49% |
| Heil Trailer International | 6 | 13% |
| Stephens | 4 | 9% |
| Unknown | 3 | 7% |
| Trail King Industries | 3 | 7% |
| Unpublishe | 2 | 4% |
| Trlr | 2 | 4% |
| Stephens T | 1 | 2% |
| Elite Trailers | 1 | 2% |
| Walk | 1 | 2% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A064638 | AL | Heil Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 1231491 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 1223567 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| A064729 | AL | Stephens SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 1211080 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| A064738 | AL | Stephens SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 1214902 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Apr 2026 |
| A145560 | AL | Heil Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 1227663 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| A064576 | AL | Unknown SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| A149443 | AL | Heil Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 1223566 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| A145576 | AL | Stephens T SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 1186097 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 1211886 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Oct 2025 |
| A064977 | AL | Heil Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 1186117 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Sep 2025 |
| A0A1TY3 | AL | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Sep 2025 |
| 1209530 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Sep 2025 |
| A064726 | AL | Stephens SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Sep 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 45)
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
34
Inspections
24 months
34
Violations
Total found
3
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-3.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-8.5%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/12/2026 | MS | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/29/2026 | AL | Walk-Around | 4 | ✓ |
| 04/22/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 3 | 1 |
| 04/11/2026 | AR | Full | 5 | 1 |
| 03/13/2026 | AL | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 02/12/2026 | SC | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/14/2025 | AR | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/05/2025 | TN | Full | 3 | 1 |
| 10/23/2025 | AR | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/26/2025 | GA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/24/2025 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 08/21/2025 | AL | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 08/04/2025 | AL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/24/2025 | AL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2025 | OK | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 34 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.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$3 Million
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | 91X | IXG932417F | $3 Million | 01/01/2026 |
| BIPD | HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | 22 RHU OI5071 | $1 Million | 01/01/2023 |
| BIPD | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | 22 UEN OI5069 | $1 Million | 01/01/2023 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA140227 | 12/01/2014 | 12/01/2015 | CANCEL | |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08458340 | 12/01/2014 | 12/01/2014 | TERM/REPL | |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA130041 | 01/03/2013 | 12/01/2014 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP54956A | 01/01/2020 | 02/01/2023 | TERM/CANCL | |
| HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | 66HX153479 | 01/01/2016 | 01/30/2020 | TERM/CANCL | |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417A | 01/01/2021 | 01/28/2021 | CANCEL | |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417A | 01/01/2021 | 01/28/2021 | CANCEL | |
| HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 77HX142BD8 | 12/01/2014 | 01/27/2016 | TERM/CANCL | |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417E | 01/01/2025 | 01/21/2026 | TERM/CANCL | |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417C | 01/01/2023 | 01/10/2024 | TERM/CANCL | |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA 2000367 | 01/01/2013 | 01/03/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417E | 01/01/2025 | 01/01/2026 | TERM/REPL | |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417D | 01/01/2024 | 01/01/2025 | TERM/REPL | |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417C | 01/01/2023 | 01/01/2024 | TERM/REPL | |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417B | 01/01/2022 | 01/01/2023 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | SCT1153321 | 01/01/2021 | 01/01/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP54956A | 01/01/2020 | 01/01/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417A | 01/01/2021 | 01/01/2022 | CANCEL | |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG932417 | 01/01/2020 | 01/01/2021 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | SCT1062420 | 01/01/2020 | 01/01/2021 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
3
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
3
Tow-Aways
3 FMCSA-recordable · 3 state-recordable
Of 3 reported crashes: 1 in adverse weather · 1 on adverse road surfaces · 1 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/16/2025 | AL | RURAL CULLMAN, AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Dark — lit |
| 01/30/2025 | TN | KNOXVILLE, TN | 3 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Dry · Dusk |
| 10/26/2024 | GA | GA | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dusk |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does TERRA FIRST LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, TERRA FIRST LLC is inferred to operate: Hopper / Grain.
Is TERRA FIRST LLC's authority currently active?
TERRA FIRST LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has TERRA FIRST LLC been in business?
TERRA FIRST LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since April 2012, making their authority approximately 14 years, 3 months old.
Where is TERRA FIRST LLC located?
TERRA FIRST LLC is physically located at 340 NE 11TH STREET, VERNON, AL 35592.
Roadside Inspection History 34 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
TERRA FIRST LLC has been inspected 34 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in AL, GA, AR. Out of these, 3 inspections (about 9%) 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 393.53B-B — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-12 | MS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-29 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2026-04-22 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-04-11 | AR | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 5 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-13 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-12 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-12-14 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-05 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-10-23 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-26 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-24 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-08-21 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2025-08-04 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-24 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-15 | OK | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-09 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-21 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-16 | AL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2025-05-12 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-04-23 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-04-15 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-04-14 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-24 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2025-03-18 | AR | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2025-03-12 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
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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
30 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for TERRA FIRST LLC, of which 3 (10%) 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 | 18 | 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 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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