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Company CheckFREEDOM INTERMODAL TANK SERVICES LLC · DOT 2537113

800 BAY BRIDGE ROAD, PRICHARD, AL, 36610

DOT# 2537113 MC# MC-882360 Prichard, Alabama

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Power Units

Drivers

Crashes (24-Month)

$5,000,000

Insurance

Satisfactory

Safety Rating

127

Inspections

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Public record

9 events tracked · latest Jul 7, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓

Safety & compliance 6

Dec 9, 2025
Crash reported (no fatalities).
Dec 6, 2025
Crash reported (no fatalities).
Sep 19, 2025
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER.
Sep 15, 2025
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON.
Aug 27, 2025
Crash reported (no fatalities).
Aug 22, 2025
Registered with FMCSA.

Insurance 3

Current
Active insurance on file ($5,000,000).
Oct 14, 2025
Insurance policy cancelled (MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)).
Aug 7, 2025
Insurance on file through MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL).

Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.

Contact Details

Phone(225) 436-9874

Email[email protected]

Physical Address800 BAY BRIDGE ROAD, PRICHARD, AL, 36610

Broker Surety Bond FMCSA BMC-84/85

Brokers must keep a $75,000 surety bond or trust fund on file with FMCSA. If it lapses, FMCSA revokes the broker’s authority, so an active bond is the key thing a carrier should verify before hauling for a broker.

Bond StatusActive

On File (FMCSA)$75,000

VerifiedFMCSA · 06/29/2026

Required$75,000 (FMCSA min)

TypeSurety Bond (BMC-84)

Surety / TrusteeMERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)

Contact☎ (800) 678-8171
🌐 merchantsbonding.com

Filings on record2

Bond history

MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)since Aug 7, 2025 · active

MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)Aug 2025 to Oct 2025 · CANCELLED

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Other Companies at This Address

Address800 BAY BRIDGE ROAD, PRICHARD, AL 36610

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Distinct phones

Active

Company	DOT	Phone	Status
FREEDOM INTERMODAL TANK SERVICES LLC this company	2537113	(225) 436-9874	Active
CHOCTAW TRANSPORTATION INC	122271	(251) 457-9231	Inactive

Note: sharing an address is legal and common (registered agents, virtual offices, business centers). A shared address never reduces the Trust Score.

Operating Authorities

Carrier OperationA - Interstate

DocketMC882360

CommonActive

ContractNot Active

BrokerActive

Company Overview

MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) is a FMCSA-validated carrier & broker based in Prichard, Alabama. The fleet consists of 67 power units and 68 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 2,350,840 miles (2024). 8 crashes have been reported with no fatalities. A total of 127 inspections are on file. The carrier holds a Satisfactory safety rating from the FMCSA. Active operating authorities include Common, Broker. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) has a Trust Score of 90/100 (Excellent).

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire Hazardous Materials

SMS BASIC Scores

FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.

Unsafe Driving

measure 1.32 · 7 insp with violations

Below cutoff

Hours-of-Service Compliance

measure .25 · 6 insp with violations

Below cutoff

Driver Fitness

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Controlled Substances / Alcohol

measure 0 · 0 insp with violations

Clean

Vehicle Maintenance

measure 7.17 · 31 insp with violations

Below cutoff

Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.

Mileage

Annual Mileage2,350,840 miles

Mileage Year2024

VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

Interstate

Intrastate

CDL

Total

Interstate >100mi0

Interstate <100mi0

Intrastate >100mi0

Intrastate <100mi0

Equipment

No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.

HazMatYes

Safety Summary

Safety RatingSatisfactory

Total Crashes (24-mo)8

Fatal0

Driver OOS1.3% avg 5.5%

Vehicle OOS38.5% avg 20.7%

SmartWay PartnerNo

Last Review03/22/2023

Insurance

Amount$5,000,000

Type-

VerifiedFMCSA · 06/29/2026

Company-

Policy #-

Quick Facts

StatusActive

TypeCarrier & Broker

Fleet67 units

Drivers68

Mileage2,350,840 mi

MCS-15008/2025

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary

Total Crashes (24-mo)8

Fatal0

Injury5

Tow-Away3

Safety RatingSatisfactory

Driver Inspections

Total75

Out of Service1

OOS Rate1.3%

National Avg5.5%

Below National Average

Vehicle Inspections

Total52

Out of Service20

OOS Rate38.5%

National Avg20.7%

Above National Average

HazMat Inspections

Total19

OOS0

OOS Rate0.0% (avg 4.5%)

Last FMCSA Review: 03/22/2023 | Rated: 03/23/2023

Safety Trends by Year

Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.

Inspections · red = OOS

No roadside inspections on record.

Crashes

2023

1 crash -

2024

5 crashes ▲

2025

3 crashes ▼

Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.

Crash Records (9)

Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.

Date	Location	State	Injuries	Tow	Vehicles	Weather	Road	Light
12/09/2025	MAGEE	MS	1	1	2	Clear	Dry	Daylight
12/06/2025	KENNER	LA	0	1	2	Clear	Wet	Dusk
08/27/2025	GONZALES	LA	2	1	3	Clear	Dry	Daylight
12/12/2024	UNINCORPORATED	FL	0	1	2	Clear	Dry	Daylight
10/14/2024	RURAL	LA	1	1	2	-	Dry	Dawn
09/26/2024	NEW ORLEANS	LA	1	1	2	Clear	Dry	Daylight
09/01/2024	RURAL	LA	1	1	2	Clear	Dry	Dusk
07/01/2024	KENNER	LA	0	1	2	Clear	Dry	Daylight
06/24/2023	NEW ORLEANS	LA	0	1	2	-	Dry	Dark - Not Lighted

Safety Performance Percentiles

FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.

Total Inspections78

Unsafe Driving 7 viols

HOS Compliance 6 viols

Vehicle Maintenance 31 viols

Licensing & Insurance

Form	Type	Insurance Company	Policy	Coverage	Effective	Cancel Date	Method
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY	FBCAT0307102	$1,000,000	11/04/2016	03/05/2017	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY	FBCAT03071	$1,000,000	09/01/2014	03/20/2015	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY	AQ1YLA000092-04	$1,000,000	08/26/2022	04/20/2023	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY	AQ1YLA000092-04	$1,000,000	08/26/2022	03/16/2023	Replaced
84	SURETY	MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)	101598740	$0	08/07/2025	10/14/2025	Name Changed
84	SURETY	MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL)	101598740	$0	08/07/2025	08/07/2025	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY	AQ1YLA000092-03	$1,000,000	07/01/2021	01/24/2022	Name Changed
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY	AQ1YLA000092-00	$1,000,000	06/19/2018	07/01/2021	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY	LDT-AL-000001029	$1,000,000	06/15/2024	05/31/2025	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY	FNCAP00014800	$1,000,000	06/15/2023	06/15/2024	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY	AQ1YLA000092-04	$1,000,000	06/15/2022	08/26/2022	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY	FBCAT0307103	$1,000,000	06/15/2017	06/15/2018	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY	P-001-001615693-01	$2,000,000	05/31/2025	05/31/2025	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Excess	AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY	P-001-001615693-01	$2,000,000	05/31/2025	10/14/2025	Name Changed
91X	BIPD/Excess	ENDURANCE AMERICAN SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO	EXT30089104500	$2,000,000	05/31/2025	05/31/2025	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY	LDT-AL-000001069	$1,000,000	05/31/2025	05/31/2025	Replaced
91X	BIPD/Primary	OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY	LDT-AL-000001069	$1,000,000	05/31/2025	10/14/2025	Name Changed
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY	FBCAT0307100	$1,000,000	03/20/2015	11/04/2016	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY	AQ1YLA000092-04	$1,000,000	03/16/2023	06/15/2023	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY	FBCAT0307102	$1,000,000	03/05/2017	06/15/2017	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Primary	CLEAR BLUE INSURANCE COMPANY	AQ1YLA000092-03	$1,000,000	01/24/2022	06/15/2022	Cancelled
91X	BIPD/Excess	ADMIRAL INSURANCE COMPANY	FEI-TXS-23785-00	$4,000,000	01/08/2018	06/15/2018	Cancelled

No active insurance policies.

Docket	Type	Action	Served	Disposition	Disp Date
MC882360	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	10/11/2016	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	11/04/2016
MC882360	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	GRANTED	09/19/2014	REVOKED	03/30/2015
MC882360	BROKER	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	09/08/2025	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	09/19/2025
MC882360	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	09/02/2025	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	09/15/2025
MC882360	PROPERTY BROKER	GRANTED	08/14/2025	-	-
MC882360	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	05/21/2018	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	06/20/2018
MC882360	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	05/19/2023	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	06/15/2023
MC882360	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	05/19/2022	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	06/13/2022
MC882360	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	05/19/2017	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	06/16/2017
MC882360	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	04/09/2015	REVOKED	01/24/2022
MC882360	COMMON	INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION	02/06/2017	DISCONTINUED REVOCATION	02/13/2017
MC882360	MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER	REINSTATED	01/27/2022	-	-

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90/100

Excellent

VERIFIED

Every carrier starts at 100. We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor below. Verified means all four core requirements pass.

Score breakdown, from 100 to 90

Starts at 100−10 totalFinal 90

Vehicle out-of-service rate above national average−5

Operating history unknown−3

Crashes on record (rate-adjusted)−2

Verification, 4 core requirements

Active operating authority

FMCSA shows the USDOT registration and authority are active.

Authorized for hire

Holds active for-hire (common or contract) authority.

Active insurance on file

FMCSA shows active coverage on file as of 6/29/2026.

Safety rating not Unsatisfactory

Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating.

What's lowering this score

-5

Vehicle out-of-service rate above national average

Vehicle OOS 38.4615% vs national avg 20.72%.

-3

Operating history unknown

No authority grant date on file.

-2

Crashes on record (rate-adjusted)

Crash rate: 8 crash(es) across 67 vehicles (~0.12 per vehicle); none fatal. Scaled to fleet size and fatal severity.

Where this company lands, risk scales

Crash history (rate-adjusted)−2 of 28

0 pts · low risk−28 pts · high risk

Crash rate: 8 crash(es) across 67 vehicles (~0.12 per vehicle); none fatal. Scaled to fleet size and fatal severity.

Vehicle out-of-service rate−5 of 5

0 pts · low risk−5 pts · high risk

Vehicle OOS 38.4615% vs national avg 20.72%.

How we calculate the Trust Score

Every company starts at 100

We subtract points for each missing requirement or risk factor. Verified means all the core requirements for that company's type pass. Nothing is added back, the score is a deduction model built only on public FMCSA data. No pay-to-play, no opinions.

Requirements differ by company type

Each company is judged fairly on its own FMCSA obligations. Anything that doesn't apply shows as a grey N/A, not required, never a penalty.

Carrier (for-hire)

Operating authority, authorized-for-hire, insurance on file, safety rating.

Broker

Broker authority + $75k surety bond (BMC-84/85). MCS-150 not required (no fleet).

Freight forwarder

FF authority + $75k bond + BOC-3. MCS-150 not required (no trucks).

Private carrier

Active USDOT + MCS-150 + safety. No operating authority / for-hire / insurance filing required (hauls its own goods).

Crashes are scaled, not flat

Crash history is proportional. We don't apply a flat penalty, we scale it to (a) crashes per vehicle in the fleet and (b) the share of those crashes that were fatal. So a big, safe fleet barely moves; a small fleet with many (and fatal) crashes takes a large hit.

0 pts deductedscaled by rate & severityup to −28 pts

Low end

50,000 vehicles + 1 crash → ~0 pts. A huge fleet with very few crashes per vehicle is almost untouched.

High end

5 vehicles + 3 crashes incl. fatal → large deduction (near the −28 cap). Many crashes per truck, fatal-heavy.

Mechanics: deduction is capped at 28 points, weighted roughly 60% on crashes-per-vehicle and 40% on the fatal ratio. Zero crashes = zero deduction. If fleet size is unknown, only crash severity can move the score (conservative).

Out-of-service rate vs. the national average

Driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are measured against the FMCSA national average, not a flat number. A company only takes the deduction when it sits above the national benchmark, for example “Vehicle OOS 37% vs national avg 20.7%”.

Point reference, the full menu

Every factor and exactly how many points it can remove. Knockout factors (they also fail Verification) are marked.

Factor	Points
USDOT / authority not active with FMCSA knockout	−25
Missing operating authority (when required) knockout	−15
No insurance or surety bond on file (when required) knockout	−25
Unsatisfactory safety rating knockout	−30
Conditional safety rating	−12
MCS-150 biennial update overdue (carriers) knockout	−10
Crashes, rate-adjusted (per-vehicle & fatal share)	0 to −28
Driver OOS rate above national average	−5
Vehicle OOS rate above national average	−5
Very new carrier (under 1 year)	−10
Limited operating history (1-3 years)	−6
Moderate operating history (3-5 years)	−3
Operating history unknown	−3
No public phone number	−3
No public email address	−2

All inputs come from public FMCSA records (operating authority, insurance/bond filings, the SAFER/SMS safety profile, crash & inspection reports). If FMCSA updates a record, the score updates with it. For the full deduction table, see the methodology page.

FREEDOM INTERMODAL TANK SERVICES LLC

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Company Information

Contact Details

Broker Surety Bond FMCSA BMC-84/85

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Operating Authorities

Company Overview

Operation Classification

SMS BASIC Scores

Mileage

Drivers

Equipment

Safety Summary

Insurance

Quick Facts

Safety & Inspection Data

Safety Trends by Year

Crash Records (9)

Safety Performance Percentiles

Licensing & Insurance

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