Carrier Search
Sign inSign up
Carrier profile · USDOT 691723 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Edward C Bearden

DBA Sand Mountain Logging · Ider, AL · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 1997
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (423) 385-4177
2
Power units
2
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
65K
Annual miles
29 yr
Registered
87
/ 100
Review before loading

2 flags to check before loading

Driver OOS well above average: 33.3% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 2 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
33.3%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 3 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal1 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 7.69 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
3
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

Closed enforcement cases — case numbers, violation codes and the amount settled — are available after you create a free account.

Create an accountSign in

Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
2
Tractors owned
6
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
Annual mileage
65,000 mi (2021)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
691723
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Edward C Bearden
DBA
Sand Mountain Logging
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Jun 2, 1997
Last MCS-150
Sep 28, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Edward C Bearden's USDOT number?

Edward C Bearden's USDOT number is 691723.

Is Edward C Bearden authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Edward C Bearden's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 33.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Edward C Bearden's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 28, 2024.

Where is Edward C Bearden located?

Edward C Bearden is located at 1752 County Road 788, Ider, AL, 35981. Phone: (423) 385-4177.

Similar carriers in Alabama

All Alabama carriers →
KPM Transfer LLC
Hamilton, AL · 2 power units
Carrier
Quadigitech, LLC
McCalla, AL · 2 power units
Carrier
North Mile Logistics
Talladega, AL · 2 power units
Carrier
C&C Couriers
Millbrook, AL · 2 power units
Carrier
Wright Southern Transport LLC
Tuscaloosa, AL · 2 power units
Carrier
Ig Disposal LLP
Atmore, AL · 2 power units
Carrier
Trucking companies in IderFreight brokers in Alabama

Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.