Beard Equipment Company Safety Record
DOT# 137389 · Mobile, AL 36617 · 2514561993
Good safety record — scored 22/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/18/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 22/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Beard Equipment Company (DOT# 137389) in Mobile, Alabama has 104 inspections on record with 118 violations and a 21.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 118 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/06/2026 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 03/05/2026 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/17/2026 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 02/05/2026 | FL | 2 | 0 |
| 02/02/2026 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 01/27/2026 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 01/26/2026 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 01/08/2026 | AL | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19-APR-24 | FL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.