Early Trucking Company Inc
USDOT 251390 · MC-174800 · Arlington, Georgia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Early Trucking Company Inc is a corporation based in Arlington, Georgia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 152 power units and 120 drivers, which ranks it #76 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 214 times – about 1.4 inspections per power unit. 18.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (10 injuries, 2 fatalities, 13 tow-away), or 9.9 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, intermodal containers, commodities dry bulk, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Early Trucking Company Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 251390 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-174800 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 4483 Cherry Rd Ne, Arlington, GA 39813 |
| Phone | (229) 725-4309 |
| First registered | Oct 17, 1984 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 251390.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 152 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 773 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.79 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 5.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 13,163,815 miles reported for 2024 – about 86,604 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 120 CDL drivers; 120 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 | Early Trucking Company Inc | Same size, US | GA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.4% | 18.8% | 16.3% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.9 | 4.5 | 2.7 | 120% higher than average |
| Inspections | 214 | 213 with a driver check, 76 with a vehicle check, 90 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 19, 2002) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| F & W Transportation Inc USDOT 520645 | Augusta | 101 | 95 | 155 | 28.8% | 7 |
Other carriers near Arlington
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benny Whitehead Inc USDOT 182606 | Georgetown | 86 | 135 | 219 | 10.1% | 7 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Early Trucking Company Inc?
Early Trucking Company Inc is registered with USDOT number 251390 and operating authority MC-174800.
How many trucks does Early Trucking Company Inc have?
It reports 152 power units (152 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 773 trailers, with 120 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 25, 2025).
Where is Early Trucking Company Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Arlington, Georgia 39813.
What is the out-of-service rate of Early Trucking Company Inc?
Over 24 months, 18.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.