The Mcpherson Companies Inc
USDOT 258712 · MC-241613 · Trussville, Alabama · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
The Mcpherson Companies Inc is a corporation based in Trussville, Alabama, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 126 power units and 103 drivers, which ranks it #47 by fleet size among 127 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Alabama. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 118 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 9.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.7% 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 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 6.3 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, liquids / gases.
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| Legal name | The Mcpherson Companies Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 258712 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-241613 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5051 Cardinal Street, Trussville, AL 35173 |
| Phone | (205) 661-4400 |
| First registered | Apr 30, 1985 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 258712.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 92 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 83 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.82 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.9 trailers per tractor.
- 4,433,900 miles reported for 2024 – about 35,190 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 103 CDL drivers; 103 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 Alabama carriers with 50+ units (127).
| Measure | The Mcpherson Companies Inc | Same size, US | AL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 9.9% | 18.8% | 23.1% | 47% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.7% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 35% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.3 | 4.5 | 6.3 | 42% higher than average |
| Inspections | 118 | 118 with a driver check, 91 with a vehicle check, 50 BASIC violations recorded, 62 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 5, 2013) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of The Mcpherson Companies Inc?
The Mcpherson Companies Inc is registered with USDOT number 258712 and operating authority MC-241613.
How many trucks does The Mcpherson Companies Inc have?
It reports 126 power units (92 tractors, 17 straight trucks) and 83 trailers, with 103 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 3, 2025).
Where is The Mcpherson Companies Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Trussville, Alabama 35173.
What is the out-of-service rate of The Mcpherson Companies Inc?
Over 24 months, 9.9% of vehicle inspections and 1.7% 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.