Central Garden & Pet Company Safety Record
DOT# 316596 · Cullman, AL 35057 · 2568413265
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/25/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Central Garden & Pet Company (DOT# 316596) in Cullman, Alabama has 518 inspections on record and a 6.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 03/18/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/12/2026 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 03/09/2026 | OH | 1 | 0 |
| 03/06/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/04/2026 | OH | 1 | 0 |
| 03/02/2026 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 03/02/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/27/2026 | KS | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 6 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-DEC-25 | MN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 27-MAR-25 | CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25-JUN-25 | CA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 25-FEB-25 | KY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 24-DEC-24 | IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 03-JAN-25 | PA | 0 | 2 | 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 | Ace American Insurance Company | $2,000 |
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.