Vernon Milling Company INC
Vernon, AL
Profile data updated Jul 16, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
62
Power Units
35
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
VERNON MILLING COMPANY INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Vernon, AL, they operate a fleet of 62 power units with 35 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, Vernon Milling Company INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 62 | 0 | 0 | 62 |
| Trailers | 100 | 0 | 0 | 100 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Vernon Milling Company INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 35
MCS-150 Mileage: 3,148,000 miles (2026)
Driver Information
35
Total Drivers
35
CDL Drivers
35
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by VERNON MILLING COMPANY INC
26 trucks and 33 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 18, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Trlr, Heil Trailer International. Equipment breakdown: 33 SEMI-TRAILER, 26 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 | 33 | 56% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 26 | 44% |
Trailers (33 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 | 33 |
| Trlr | 9 |
| Heil Trailer | 7 |
| Unpublishe | 6 |
| Stephens | 5 |
| UNK | 2 |
| Stepper Tr | 2 |
| Easu | 1 |
| Silver Tra | 1 |
| Tank Trailer | 8 |
| Dump Trailer | 1 |
| 41 ft | 6 |
| 40 ft | 1 |
| 42 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 8 |
Vehicle makes (10 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 26 | 44% |
| Trlr | 8 | 14% |
| Heil Trailer International | 7 | 12% |
| Unpublishe | 6 | 10% |
| Stephens | 5 | 8% |
| Stepper Tr | 2 | 3% |
| UNK | 2 | 3% |
| Silver Tra | 1 | 2% |
| East Manufacturing Corp. | 1 | 2% |
| C.gallegos | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1186115 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| A064776 | AL | Stepper Tr SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 1212688 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| A064953 | AL | Trlr SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 1214087 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| A064664 | AL | Stepper Tr SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 1217865 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| A064625 | AL | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 1227661 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 1214906 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| A145175 | AL | Heil Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 1215255 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| A064759 | AL | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 1211887 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| A064853 | AL | Heil Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 1212687 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Feb 2026 |
| A064643 | AL | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 1217805 | AL | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 40C002C | AL | Trlr SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| A145561 | AL | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 59)
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
40
Inspections
24 months
36
Violations
Total found
5
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-3.7%)
✓ Better than national average (-2.8%)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/18/2026 | AL | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/13/2026 | MS | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/07/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/07/2026 | AL | Walk-Around | 3 | ✓ |
| 04/03/2026 | AL | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/18/2026 | AL | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/17/2026 | AL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/22/2026 | MS | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/21/2026 | AL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/17/2026 | MS | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/02/2026 | AL | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/23/2026 | AL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/08/2026 | TN | Driver Only | 1 | 1 |
| 12/15/2025 | SC | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 40 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
$1 Million
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Filed — amount not reported
ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | 22 UEN OI5069 | $1 Million | 01/01/2023 |
| Cargo | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | 34 | 790-00-80-47 | — | 12/04/2009 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK | WX01AUAL000011 | 12/31/2002 | 12/31/2003 | TERM/CANCL | |
| THE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK | WX00AUAL000011 | 12/31/2001 | 12/31/2002 | TERM/REPL | |
| ZURICH INSURANCE CO. | BAP 2791238 | 02/25/1997 | 12/31/2001 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | SCT1153321 | 01/01/2021 | 12/19/2024 | CANCEL | |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TFM 500780 | 12/04/2010 | 12/04/2011 | CANCEL | |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | TRV5314300 | 12/04/2008 | 12/04/2010 | CANCEL | |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | 790004077-0000 | 08/01/2007 | 12/04/2009 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. | 2084056123 | 12/04/2007 | 12/04/2008 | TERM/REPL | |
| NATIONAL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 3A-1013-0001 | 12/04/2006 | 12/04/2007 | CANCEL | |
| EQUITY INSURANCE COMPANY | LTR010007 | 12/04/2005 | 12/04/2006 | CANCEL | |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 341756 | 12/04/2004 | 12/04/2005 | CANCEL | |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | CWX00AL000001 | 12/04/2003 | 12/04/2004 | CANCEL | |
| THE INSURANCE CORPORATION OF NEW YORK | WX01AUAL000011 | 12/31/2002 | 12/04/2003 | TERM/REPL | |
| CHEROKEE INSURANCE COMPANY | CA130041 | 01/03/2013 | 12/01/2015 | CANCEL | |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA250894803 | 06/15/1995 | 11/08/1995 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP8415446 | 08/01/1999 | 08/01/2007 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | IMP 745-23-58 | 10/05/1993 | 07/17/1998 | CANCEL | |
| RELIANCE NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | NKA 250894802 | 06/15/1994 | 06/21/1995 | CANCEL | |
| FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | 30292698 | 03/25/1991 | 03/25/1996 | CANCEL | |
| FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | 09/28/1990 | 02/25/2007 | CANCEL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
5
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
4
Tow-Aways
5 FMCSA-recordable · 5 state-recordable
Of 5 reported crashes: 2 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/29/2026 | LA | SHREVEPORT, LA | 2 | 0 | 1 | No | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 04/08/2026 | AL | RURAL TUSCALOOSA, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 04/06/2026 | AL | VERNON, AL | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Truck/trailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
| 01/03/2026 | AL | RURAL TUSCALOOSA, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
| 08/07/2024 | AL | RURAL MARION, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck tractor (bobtail) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
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 VERNON MILLING COMPANY INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, VERNON MILLING COMPANY INC is inferred to operate: Hopper / Grain.
Is VERNON MILLING COMPANY INC's authority currently active?
VERNON MILLING COMPANY INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has VERNON MILLING COMPANY INC been in business?
VERNON MILLING COMPANY INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is VERNON MILLING COMPANY INC located?
VERNON MILLING COMPANY INC is physically located at 340 NE 11TH STREET, VERNON, AL 35592.
Roadside Inspection History 40 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
VERNON MILLING COMPANY INC has been inspected 40 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in AL, MS, GA. Out of these, 4 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 395.30B1-ELDDFR — 10 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-18 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-13 | MS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-07 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-07 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | — |
| 2026-04-03 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-18 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-17 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-22 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-21 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-17 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-02 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-23 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-08 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-15 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-11-26 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-29 | AR | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 2 |
| 2025-09-25 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 8 | — |
| 2025-08-26 | MS | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-19 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-04 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-01 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-22 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-29 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-05-14 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
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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
25 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for VERNON MILLING COMPANY INC, of which 5 (20%) 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 | 10 | 4 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 0 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 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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