Pope Trucking Inc
USDOT 196896 · MC-147683 · Pearson, Georgia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Pope Trucking Inc is a corporation based in Pearson, Georgia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 153 power units and 125 drivers, which ranks it #75 by fleet size among 235 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Georgia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 153 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 23.3% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (12 injuries, 0 fatalities, 14 tow-away), or 9.2 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Pope Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 196896 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-147683 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 175 Georgia Pacific Lane, Pearson, GA 31642 |
| Phone | (912) 422-7235 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 30, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 196896.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 117 | 35 | 0 |
| Trailers | 217 | 14 | 0 |
- 0.82 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.5 trailers per tractor.
- 12,740,144 miles reported for 2024 – about 83,269 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 87% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 125 CDL drivers; 125 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Georgia carriers with 50+ units (235).
| Measure | Pope Trucking Inc | Same size, US | GA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.3% | 18.8% | 16.3% | 23% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.0% | 2.6% | 1.5% | 25% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.2 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 104% higher than average |
| Inspections | 153 | 153 with a driver check, 43 with a vehicle check, 114 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 9, 2004) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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Other carriers near Pearson
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Scruggs Company USDOT 29540 | Hahira | 306 | 121 | 57 | 29.2% | 11 |
| Hickman Transport Company Inc USDOT 506004 | Valdosta | 228 | 204 | 102 | 12.5% | 7 |
| Outsource Delivery LLC USDOT 997480 | Valdosta | 72 | 37 | 88 | 41.4% | 1 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Pope Trucking Inc?
Pope Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 196896 and operating authority MC-147683.
How many trucks does Pope Trucking Inc have?
It reports 153 power units (152 tractors, 1 straight trucks) and 231 trailers, with 125 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 30, 2025).
Where is Pope Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Pearson, Georgia 31642.
What is the out-of-service rate of Pope Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 23.3% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.