CarrierIntel Score: 51/100. 7 inspection violations in the past 12 months. Updated Oct 2026.
DOT 4223152MC 1632666No active authorityActiveInterstateCUMMING, GA
COMPANY
Authority since
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MCS-150
2026-07-10 · 921,193 mi (2025)
Fleet
24 units · 5 trailers · 19 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
921,193 mi (2025)
ADDRESS
Physical
4650 E RIDGE DR CUMMING, GA 30041-3541
Mailing
Same as physical
CONTACT
Phone
7708882224
Email
cchitwood@vertical-earth.com
OFFICERS
Primary Officer
BRETT DEXTER JOHNSON
Title
OWNER
OPERATION & CARGO
Operation classification
Private Property · Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Auto Transport
Cargo types
6
General FreightMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
30 mo
Since USDOT registration
INSURANCE
Verification needed
No federal insurance filing found. Whether this carrier must file one is unclear from its registration; verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
RISK GRADE
Elevated Risk
4 risk factors · 2 strengths
OOS RATE
4.3%
1 / 23 inspections
CarrierIntel Safety Score
Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.
51
out of 100
Below Average
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality
Fleet vs Reality
last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Verification needed — No federal insurance filing found. Whether this carrier must file one is unclear from its registration; verify coverage through state records or the insurer.