Summerford Truck Line Inc
USDOT 97879 · MC-107960 · Ashford, Alabama · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Summerford Truck Line Inc is a corporation based in Ashford, Alabama, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 82 power units and 50 drivers, which ranks it #72 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 169 times – about 2.1 inspections per power unit. 30.1% of vehicle inspections and 3.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 12 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (13 injuries, 1 fatality, 12 tow-away), or 14.6 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, meat, commodities dry bulk and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Summerford Truck Line Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 97879 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-107960 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 336 Ashford Industrial Dr, Ashford, AL 36312 |
| Phone | (800) 899-2808 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 31, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 97879.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 10 | 72 | 0 |
| Trailers | 250 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.61 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 78% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 50 CDL drivers; 50 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Alabama carriers with 50+ units (127).
| Measure | Summerford Truck Line Inc | Same size, US | AL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 30.1% | 20.5% | 23.1% | 47% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 3.6% | 3.3% | 1.3% | about average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 14.6 | 4.8 | 6.3 | 208% higher than average |
| Inspections | 169 | 169 with a driver check, 73 with a vehicle check, 184 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 27, 1992) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Summerford Truck Line Inc?
Summerford Truck Line Inc is registered with USDOT number 97879 and operating authority MC-107960.
How many trucks does Summerford Truck Line Inc have?
It reports 82 power units (82 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 250 trailers, with 50 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 31, 2025).
Where is Summerford Truck Line Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Ashford, Alabama 36312.
What is the out-of-service rate of Summerford Truck Line Inc?
Over 24 months, 30.1% of vehicle inspections and 3.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.