Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
PARTNERSHIP TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC dba PTS SYSTEM
DOT 550673 · MC 260420 · Carrier
Report DateJuly 9, 2026
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Company Information
Legal NamePARTNERSHIP TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC
Registered Since02/16/1994
DBA / Trade NamePTS SYSTEM
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address18805 US HIGHWAY 11, STEELE, AL, 35987
Phone205-594-4110
Cell on File205-253-4102
Email on FilekatPTS@SCOUTCOM.NET
Company OfficersWILLIAM D. RUTLEDGE, JR., CATHERINE RUTLEDGE
MCS-150 Filed01/09/2014
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 last filed 13+ years ago — may be inactive
Authority held for 32.4 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Docket NumberMC260420
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Bond on File$10,000
Bond / InsurerTHE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA
Policy / Bond #KO 46 94 04 1
Fleet & Safety
Power Units0
Drivers1
Annual Mileage30,000 mi
Safety RatingNone on file
Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

No other FMCSA-registered entities found at this address — clean address signal.

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