Ft & L Specialized LLC Safety Record
DOT# 2451142 · Bessemer, AL 35023 · 2057510004
Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 01/17/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Ft & L Specialized LLC (DOT# 2451142) in Bessemer, Alabama has 27 inspections on record with 39 violations and a 51.9% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active 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 · 39 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 · 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/17/2026 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 12/22/2025 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 12/17/2025 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 10/19/2025 | MO | 1 | 0 |
| 08/26/2025 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 05/31/2024 | AZ | 5 | 0 |
| 04/30/2024 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 04/30/2024 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 04/30/2024 | CA | 1 | 0 |
| 04/30/2024 | CA | 1 | 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 | Mt Hawley Insurance Company | $750 |
| SURETY | Suretec Insurance Company | N/A |
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.