ASTROTURF CORPORATION
120-unit mixed-freight carrier based in Dalton, GA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1477947
- MC
- MC1231588
- Based
- Dalton, GA
- Contact
- 7062724359 · bwellborn@syntheticturfresources.com
What this carrier is
ASTROTURF CORPORATION is a large-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in Dalton, GA. Operating footprint: 120 power units, 99 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC1231588 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight and other: turf.
Fleet composition on file: 110 owned trucks, 10 owned tractors, 29 owned trailers, 40 term-leased trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 163 motor carriers operating 120 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Unsafe Driving at 34.3% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 23 | 67.10 | 34.3% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 14 | 24.07 | 58.2% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2.84 | 105.7% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 100.20 | 36.9% | No |
| Hazmat | 2 | 1.25 | 160.4% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 120-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1477947: 40 inspections across 12 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 8, 2026 in WA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 20 |
| Hours-of-Service | 12 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37 |
| Hazmat | 2 |
| Total violations | 80 (21 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash . Most recent: Jul 19, 2024.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a mixed-freight carrier that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, and other: turf on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (69 trailers against 10 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 163 peer carriers operating 120 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 28 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (4 driver OOS, 6 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 80 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Unsafe Driving runs below peer cohort average (34.3%).
- Operates as a large-fleet mixed-freight carrier running regional lanes with 120 power units on file.
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