MIDWEST UNDERGROUND TECHNOLOGY INC
DBA: SABRE INDUSTRIES
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 15 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MIDWEST UNDERGROUND TECHNOLOGY INC (USDOT 1012687) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): BRIAN NEWBERG (Company officer); TIMOTHY ROSSETTI (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 15 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — COGENCY GLOBAL INC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1012687/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0.8% (better). Vehicle OOS 27.3% vs peer median 17.5% (worse). n=14451 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Company profile
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InsuranceARCH INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jun 1, 2020
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Process AgentCOGENCY GLOBAL INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC506748ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 61 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 15 | 56 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 27.27% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
MIDWEST UNDERGROUND TECHNOLOGY INC is a motor carrier based in OKLAHOMA CITY, OK, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1012687. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 71 power units and 71 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 27.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
MIDWEST UNDERGROUND TECHNOLOGY INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 71 power units and 71 drivers, based in Oklahoma City, OK. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 27.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 267% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OK (4) and PA (2), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
27.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (84.2% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 71 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 71 drivers; Ford, Ram, and Texs are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 14,451 ACTIVE carriers operating 35–107 power units (±50% of this carrier's 71 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Oklahoma (OK) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | May 14, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 29, 2024 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 2, 2024 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 6, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Ford | 7 | |
| Ram | 4 | |
| Dodge | 2 | |
| Texs | 2 | |
| Corn | 1 | |
| Crnp | 1 | |
| Interstate | 1 | |
| Intt | 1 | |
| Morit | 1 | |
| Oth | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.09 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 6.18 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 84949928 | Jun 12, 2025 | PA | 1 | pa-sr376--north-beaver-twp---toll |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.17C-PI, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 84681797 | May 14, 2025 | OK | 1 | DAVIS SCALES |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.43DBMA, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LSLI | Yes |
| 84667876 | May 14, 2025 | OK | 1 | LOVE COUNTY POE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83930955 | Feb 20, 2025 | OK | 1 | LOVE PORT ENTRY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83438549 | Dec 19, 2024 | OK | 1 | US 81/ BLACKBURN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 83039052 | Oct 29, 2024 | KS | 1 | ks-olathe-south-m.c.i.s.-#24w |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.43D-B, 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2RG | Yes |
| 83033221 | Oct 23, 2024 | NY | 1 | WARWICK NY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 396.3A1-HCM, 393.43DBMA, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 82940215 | Oct 16, 2024 | KS | 1 | ks-olathe-south-m.c.i.s.-#24w |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82779246 | Sep 25, 2024 | PA | 1 | 376 AT MITCHELL RD |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.17(c), 391.41(a) | No |
| 82645132 | Sep 6, 2024 | OH | 2 | CAMBRIDGE SCALES |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82286948 | Aug 2, 2024 | NC | 1 | nc-mt.-airy-weigh-station-s |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79839823 | Oct 4, 2023 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 79521649 | Aug 26, 2023 | WI | 1 | wi-eau-claire-(city) |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 79121281 | Jul 9, 2023 | IL | 3 | I-74 EAST |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.9 | No |
Recent Crashes (15 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| ILX003088704 | Jul 9, 2023 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK2305000955 | Apr 19, 2023 | OK | 1 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| MO0000083902 | Jan 10, 2020 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OK0AM0378619 | Oct 17, 2019 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX501FHQE1NJ | Sep 22, 2017 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX4YACHQE173 | Jul 16, 2017 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX4ZD7HQE1JB | Jul 15, 2017 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0902956454 | Jul 6, 2017 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MT1550064719 | Jul 4, 2015 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0071610020 | May 21, 2015 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0009212447 | Feb 23, 2015 | MI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NM0710200794 | Jul 31, 2014 | NM | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IL0005410431 | Feb 17, 2009 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0006442550 | Sep 14, 2006 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL0006980376 | Oct 13, 2005 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (20 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | 11CAB1009402 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 1, 2020 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | 11CAB1009400 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2018 | Dec 7, 2020 | NAME CHANGED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | 11CAB1009400 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2018 | Jun 1, 2020 | REPLACED |
| DEPOSITORS INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAPD 3008224489 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2017 | Jul 7, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP CIMP 3008224489 | CARGO | — | Jun 1, 2017 | Jul 7, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| DEPOSITORS INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAPD 3008224489 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2017 | Jun 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP CIMP 5906326427 | CARGO | — | Feb 1, 2014 | Jun 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP CIMP 5906326427 | CARGO | — | Feb 1, 2014 | Jul 7, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| DEPOSITORS INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAPD 5906326427 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2014 | Jul 7, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| DEPOSITORS INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAPD 5906326427 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2014 | Jun 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| DEPOSITORS INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAPD 5905891584 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 9, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP CIMP 5905891584 | CARGO | — | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 8, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP CIMP 5905891584 | CARGO | — | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| DEPOSITORS INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAPD 5905891584 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2013 | Feb 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAP 585 91 12 | CARGO | — | Aug 7, 2012 | Feb 24, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAA 585 91 12 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 7, 2012 | Feb 24, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAP 585 91 12 | CARGO | — | Feb 1, 2009 | Sep 17, 2012 | NAME CHANGED |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAP 585 91 12 | CARGO | — | Feb 1, 2009 | Aug 7, 2012 | REPLACED |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAA 585 91 12 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2009 | Sep 17, 2012 | NAME CHANGED |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CAA 585 91 12 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2009 | Aug 7, 2012 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 7, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 1, 2020
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Jun 1, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 13, 2018
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Jul 7, 2018insuranceCANCEL — DEPOSITORS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 7, 2018insuranceCANCEL — ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 7, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 7, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — DEPOSITORS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — DEPOSITORS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — DEPOSITORS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 9, 2014insuranceTERM/CANCL — DEPOSITORS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 8, 2014insuranceTERM/CANCL — ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — DEPOSITORS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2013
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Feb 24, 2013insuranceCANCEL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 24, 2013insuranceCANCEL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 17, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 17, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 23, 2012
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Aug 7, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 7, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 3, 2009
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Jan 5, 2005
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-74 EAST | IL | 1 | 0 |
| LONDON | KY | 1 | 0 |
| WARWICK NY | NY | 1 | 1 |
| CAMBRIDGE SCALES | OH | 1 | 0 |
| DAVIS SCALES | OK | 1 | 1 |
| LOVE COUNTY POE | OK | 1 | 0 |
| LOVE PORT ENTRY | OK | 1 | 0 |
| US 81/ BLACKBURN | OK | 1 | 0 |
| 376 AT MITCHELL RD | PA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC506748
common · ACTIVE · MC
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ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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DEPOSITORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLIED PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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COGENCY GLOBAL INC
BOC-3 process agent · 131 carriers served
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14 inspections
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15 reportable crashes
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How to verify MIDWEST UNDERGROUND TECHNOLOGY INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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