Vulcraft Carrier Corporation Safety Record
DOT# 97213 · Fort Payne, AL 35967 · 2603371940
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/22/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Vulcraft Carrier Corporation (DOT# 97213) in Fort Payne, Alabama has 196 inspections on record with 51 violations and a 4.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 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.
Violation Categories · 51 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 03/19/2026 | MO | 1 | 0 |
| 03/19/2026 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 03/16/2026 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 03/11/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/10/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 01/15/2026 | TX | 0 | 0 |
| 01/12/2026 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 12/29/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-JAN-26 | OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 16-SEP-25 | IN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09-SEP-24 | OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 01-DEC-24 | ND | 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 | Arch Insurance Company | $7,000 |
| CARGO | Fireman's Fund Insurance Co. | 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.