The Post Searchlight — compliance record
The full vetting file: federal registrations, authority history, insurance, inspections, record changes, and recent coverage — the checks a broker or shipper runs, in one place.
Vetting summary
Inspections
2 on file
Out-of-service
Within normal range vs national averages
Email identity
Company domain, matches website
Federal identity
Registration snapshot
Legal name
Bainbridge Media Llc
DBA
The Post Searchlight
Entity type
Carrier
Physical address
301 N Crawford St, Bainbridge, GA 39817
Phone
(229) 495-6117
Power units
2
Drivers
4
First on record
—
Last MCS-150 filing
—
Hazmat flag
No
Operating authority
Dockets & filings
No L&I dockets on file for this DOT number.
Out-of-service rates
Driver OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 5.9% · 2 inspections on record
Vehicle OOS
0.0%
National average ≈ 20.9% · 2 inspections on record
Email & web forensics
On-file email
anna.kinchen@thepostsearchlight.com — company domain
Mail host
Google Workspace
Domain match
Email domain matches the company website
From the FMCSA on-file contact, public domain registration (RDAP), and live DNS.
Crash record — last 24 months
0
Reportable crashes
0
Tow-aways
0
With injuries
0
With fatalities
Safety record
Inspection history
| Date | State | Level |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 14, 2026 | GA | Level II — Walk-around |
| Nov 19, 2025 | GA | Level III — Driver-only |
Most recent 2 of 2 inspections on file.
Activity log
Record changes
TenFourHQ re-syncs the federal record daily and logs every field that changes — address moves, fleet-size jumps, authority flips. Sudden changes are a classic fraud tell.
No changes recorded since TenFourHQ began tracking this company.
In the news
Recent coverage
Clay mining operation could come to Decatur County - The Post-Searchlight
The Post-Searchlight · 1/27/2026
Meet Kevin Rentz, a 4th-generation farmer carrying on his family’s agricultural legacy in Decatur County - The Post-Searchlight
The Post-Searchlight · 5/24/2024
Train of Doom – Fiery Wreck of No. 7 at McDonough, Georgia - The Post-Searchlight
The Post-Searchlight · 6/2/2024
Glennie Bench promoted at Southwest Georgia Oil - The Post-Searchlight
The Post-Searchlight · 5/3/2018
Penske Opens in Bainbridge - The Post-Searchlight
The Post-Searchlight · 10/11/2023
A Ghost Town Close to Home - The Post-Searchlight
The Post-Searchlight · 5/5/2024
Getting To Know Our Community- Rollins Miller - The Post-Searchlight
The Post-Searchlight · 2/27/2024
GCA junior anglers compete in state fishing tournament - The Post-Searchlight
The Post-Searchlight · 6/20/2023
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