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Freight Carrier · Cullman, AL

WBT

Name: WBT
Address: 181 COUNTY ROAD 1539, CULLMAN, AL, 35058, US
Telephone: (256) 339-8272

181 COUNTY ROAD 1539 · Cullman, AL 35058

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #794193
USDOT #1949364 USDOT Active

40
Power Units
40
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

WBT is a Cullman, AL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Alabama. This company has 40 truck(s) in their fleet and 40 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-794193 and their USDOT number is 1949364.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/21/2026 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name WAYNE BURDEN III INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/21/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 2,721,202 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Meat
Refrigerated Food

Safety Record

15 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
2
Injury
4
Tow
7
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.1 12 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.68 7 Vehicle Maintenance 2.64 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

68
Total
43
Clean
25
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 8

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
395.8E1PC-OOSHOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 9

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other2× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation3× SW 3

Hours of Service 7

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 10

393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

WBT
181 COUNTY ROAD 1539
CULLMAN, AL 35058

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 34 unique codes

Critical 8

Unsafe Driving 9

Hours of Service 7

Vehicle Maintenance 10

Locations

Location on Map

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Same phone number 1

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