THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC
126-unit tanker operator based in Trussville, AL. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 258712
- MC
- MC241613
- Based
- Trussville, AL
- Contact
- 2056614458 · alafon@mcphersonoil.com
What this carrier is
THE MCPHERSON COMPANIES INC is a large-fleet tanker operator based in Trussville, AL. Operating footprint: 126 power units, 103 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC241613 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, liquids and gases, and other: petroleum products. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Mar 5, 2013).
Fleet composition on file: 17 owned trucks, 92 owned tractors, 83 owned 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: 62 motor carriers operating 126 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% 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 | 33 | 33.58 | 98.3% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 13 | 7.50 | 173.3% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.03 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 52 | 76.45 | 68.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 18 | 1.03 | 1,756.1% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 126-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Hours-of-Service.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 258712: 202 inspections across 8 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 14, 2026 in LA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 34 |
| Hours-of-Service | 14 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 68 |
| Hazmat | 9 |
| Total violations | 134 (22 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 10 reportable crashes , 5 with reported injuries . Most recent: Feb 23, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, liquids and gases, and other: petroleum products on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
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 62 peer carriers operating 126 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 132 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 9 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 134 violations, 10 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 1756.1% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet tanker operator running over-the-road lanes with 126 power units on file.
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