PENMAN SERVICES LTD
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 3 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PENMAN SERVICES LTD (USDOT 1178779) 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): RUSSELL WALKER (Company officer); LINDSEY WALKER (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 2 fatalities on crash record — 3 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1178779/ As of: Jul 19, 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 A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). 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% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 22.2% vs peer median 11.55% (worse). n=78588 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceNEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.Policy effective Jan 26, 2026
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC056824ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 3 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 17 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 5 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 14.29% | 20% |
| 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
PENMAN SERVICES LTD is a motor carrier based in KNOX CITY, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1178779. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 13 power units and 9 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 22.2%. 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.
PENMAN SERVICES LTD is a mid-sized fleet, operating 13 power units and 9 drivers, based in Knox City, TX. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.2% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 267% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (8) and LA (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
18.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 172.328D (Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 13 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; Peterbilt, Lbt, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 78,588 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | May 26, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 9, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 16 | |
| Lbt | 6 | |
| Mack | 3 | |
| Dors | 1 | |
| Fontaine | 1 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Macl | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.16 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 2.00 | 2 | — | 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 (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88083304 | Jun 9, 2026 | OK | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 87984545 | May 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.78, 172.602C1 | No |
| 87770677 | May 6, 2026 | OK | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87442025 | Mar 26, 2026 | TX | 2 | US287 NB IOWA PARK SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87324708 | Mar 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.60D | No |
| 87154905 | Feb 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87004972 | Feb 9, 2026 | NM | 3 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86747627 | Jan 7, 2026 | LA | 1 | MONROE LA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86095271 | Oct 20, 2025 | OK | 2 | ok-sh-7/sh-65 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84644097 | May 8, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 177.817A, 393.11TU, 393.45DLUV | Yes |
| 84523306 | Apr 25, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84284038 | Mar 28, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 172.332, 172.328D, 393.45B2PC | No |
| 84029750 | Feb 27, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.207F, 392.9A2, 395.8A-NON-ELD | Yes |
| 82328872 | Aug 6, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81118763 | Mar 12, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.78, 393.9(a) | No |
| 79357861 | Jul 28, 2023 | TX | 2 | 107 AVENUE A |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45, 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 79297610 | Jul 27, 2023 | TX | 2 | US 82 MM 508 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX60YBHQE1O6 | May 15, 2021 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX5DU6HQE16U | Dec 29, 2018 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX58J7HQE13E | Jul 10, 2018 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202600020079 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 26, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202500020079 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 26, 2025 | Jan 26, 2026 | REPLACED |
| GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 62P100685-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 26, 2020 | Jan 26, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU009219-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 26, 2019 | Jan 26, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU009219-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 26, 2018 | Jan 26, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY | PFHRU009219-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 26, 2017 | Jan 26, 2018 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 26, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
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Jan 28, 2025
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Jan 26, 2025insuranceCANCEL — GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 26, 2020insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 17, 2020
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Jan 26, 2019insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 15, 2019
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Jan 26, 2018insuranceCANCEL — PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 22, 2018
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Nov 17, 2017
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| MONROE LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| 107 AVENUE A | TX | 1 | 1 |
| US287 NB IOWA PARK SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| US 82 MM 508 | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 172.332 | Required ID markings displayed | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 390.21(a) | Not marked in accordance with regulations | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC056824
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
91X policy on file
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GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PLAZA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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17 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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3 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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How to verify PENMAN SERVICES LTD
- 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.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- 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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