M & S Trucking Safety Record
DOT# 1444698 · Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 · 2053446488
Legal name: Mark a Speight
Poor safety record — scored 80/100. Significantly elevated out-of-service rates, violations, or crash involvement.
Last inspected 01/15/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 80/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, M & S Trucking (DOT# 1444698) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama has 22 inspections on record with 147 violations and a 131.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 crashes. Safety grade: F (poor safety record). 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 · 147 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 · 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/15/2026 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 08/27/2025 | AL | 3 | 0 |
| 04/09/2025 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/26/2025 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 03/13/2025 | AL | 3 | 0 |
| 02/05/2025 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 01/31/2025 | GA | 0 | 1 |
| 01/05/2025 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/28/2024 | AL | 3 | 0 |
| 10/25/2024 | AL | 1 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18-MAR-24 | AL | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 05-JAN-25 | GA | 0 | 6 | 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 | Concert Specialty 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.