GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC, DOT #4570281 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
Your trucks or drivers have been put out of service on every inspection since July 14: South Carolina on July 14, Aug. 3, 13 and Sept. 2, North Carolina on Sept. 4, and South Carolina again on Sept. 7 and 29.
Your MCS-150 lists 8 trucks and 8 drivers.
Between July 14 and September 29 you had 7 inspections and 7 were out of service. Three or more inspections in 90 days with half or more out of service lets FMCSA pull your new-entrant safety audit forward (49 CFR 385.308).
In that audit, a driver who isn't physically qualified, or a disqualified driver, is an automatic failure on a single occurrence, and so are missing logs or annual truck inspections on more than half the records checked (49 CFR 385.321).
GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC is a small fleet motor carrier based in ACWORTH, Georgia (USDOT #4570281). As of October 22, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 11 recent inspection(s) and 56 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
What GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC's record points to
- What out-of-service inspections trigger: the expedited safety audit (49 CFR 385.308)
Out of service on 7 inspections of 11 in the last 24 months, most recently September 29. - The new-entrant safety audit: when it comes and what fails it automatically
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 5 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 5 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Sept. 29, 2026, South Carolina. Out of service: 1 driver violation, 5 violations in all. Written up for a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.23), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), and no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17).
- Sept. 7, 2026, South Carolina. Out of service: 2 driver violations and 2 vehicle violations, 12 violations in all. Written up for a brake problem (49 CFR 393.43), an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.130), a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.23), and no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41).
- Sept. 4, 2026, North Carolina. Out of service: 2 driver violations. Written up for a driver qualification violation (49 CFR 391.11).
- Sept. 2, 2026, South Carolina. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 2 violations in all. Written up for a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75) and a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Aug. 13, 2026, South Carolina. Out of service: 2 driver violations, 7 violations in all. Written up for a CDL violation (49 CFR 383.23), no valid medical card (49 CFR 391.41), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), and an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.203).
- Aug. 3, 2026, South Carolina. Out of service: 6 vehicle violations, 16 violations in all. Written up for a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), lights not working (49 CFR 393.9), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), and a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.9).
GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC: ACWORTH, Georgia Trucking Company
GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC is a small fleet operating out of ACWORTH, Georgia with USDOT number 4570281. The company operates 8 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC has undergone 11 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 27.3%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations. The driver out-of-service rate is 45.5%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC carries 56 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated September 29, 2026. Across 11 recorded inspections, the record carries 8 driver out-of-service violations and 9 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier is classified as Private Property, meaning it transports its own goods incidental to its primary business, exempt from MC-number authority but still subject to safety regulations under 49 CFR Part 390.
GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 8 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 8 straight trucks. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 8 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 1 crash event involving GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 0 involved a reported injury, and 1 resulted in a tow-away. 1 event meets the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: SCOTLAND RD, Not Reported, SC on September 11, 2026.
GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across South Carolina (10), North Carolina (1). The concentration in South Carolina is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC Compares to the National Average
Across the 11 recorded inspections, GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC's 27.3% vehicle out-of-service rate sits moderately above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 45.5% driver out-of-service rate sits substantially above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-29 | SC | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-07 | SC | 2 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-04 | NC | 2 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-02 | SC | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-13 | SC | 2 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-03 | SC | 0 | 6 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-14 | SC | 1 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-29 | SC | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-10 | SC | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-05 | SC | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC
What is GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC's FMCSA safety rating?
GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC (USDOT #4570281) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 39/100 (High Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC operates 8 power unit(s) and 8 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC based?
GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in ACWORTH, Georgia, under USDOT number 4570281.
What is GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 11 recent DOT inspection(s) and 56 recorded violation(s) for GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC (USDOT #4570281), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC scores 39/100 (High Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like GOAT'S TREE EXPERTS LLC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 22, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile