MDF TRADING INC
MDF TRADING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 12 drivers, based in Tampa, FL. Across 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 4.3% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with 1 reportable crash. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MDF TRADING INC (USDOT 1182138) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 7.70% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 8.30% (better, peer 11.1%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • 1 fatality on crash record — 9 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1182138/ As of: Sep 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 · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 7.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 8.3% vs peer median 11.1% (better). n=74325 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 9 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 55 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 23 | 23 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4.35% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
MDF TRADING INC had 23 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 4.3%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 2.0. 1 reportable crash occurred in the same 24-month window.
23 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in FL (22) and US (1).
4.3% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (0.0% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 6 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Hino, Isuzu, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 74,325 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (26 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.37 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 2.21 | 2 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (55 rows) View all 55 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88952368 | Sep 8, 2026 | FL | 2 | STARKE FL |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.24, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 88916611 | Sep 4, 2026 | FL | 3 | ORANGE PARK FL |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87682046 | Apr 24, 2026 | FL | 1 | PALM COAST FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 9A-LLPL | No |
| 87493877 | Apr 3, 2026 | FL | 3 | PALM COAST FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86986815 | Feb 6, 2026 | FL | 3 | SEFFNER FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86972481 | Feb 4, 2026 | FL | 1 | PUNTA GORDA FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.11B2-S, 393.9A-HLLH | Yes |
| 86688718 | Dec 30, 2025 | FL | 3 | OCALA FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86657938 | Dec 27, 2025 | FL | 1 | SEFFNER FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86379331 | Nov 19, 2025 | FL | 3 | LAKE CITY FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSIV | No |
| 85875005 | Sep 23, 2025 | FL | 3 | LAWTEY FL |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85448981 | Aug 8, 2025 | FL | 3 | WESLEY CHAPEL FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85082012 | Jun 25, 2025 | FL | 2 | OCALA FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 84819966 | May 26, 2025 | FL | 3 | CAPE CORAL FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84782655 | May 23, 2025 | FL | 2 | PALM COAST FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 84327569 | Apr 3, 2025 | FL | 3 | PALM COAST FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2WG | No |
| 84236443 | Mar 27, 2025 | US | 1 | SEFFNER FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.5B-L | No |
| 83875534 | Feb 11, 2025 | FL | 1 | SEFFNER FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83754349 | Jan 28, 2025 | FL | 3 | LAWTEY FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83703576 | Jan 23, 2025 | FL | 3 | CLERMONT FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83698660 | Jan 22, 2025 | FL | 2 | BELLEVIEW FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83582646 | Jan 8, 2025 | FL | 3 | PUNTA GORDA FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83249206 | Nov 22, 2024 | FL | 2 | APOPKA FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82853499 | Oct 4, 2024 | FL | 2 | APOPKA FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 82722375 | Sep 17, 2024 | FL | 3 | BRYCEVILLE FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82030639 | Jun 27, 2024 | FL | 3 | PALM COAST FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL2700106505 | Jun 2, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8966304103 | Jul 24, 2023 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2494464102 | May 17, 2022 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2430649201 | Jul 22, 2021 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8847212501 | Mar 15, 2021 | FL | 1 | 3 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| FL8876421409 | Mar 13, 2019 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8754524407 | Nov 27, 2017 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8552815607 | Oct 17, 2017 | FL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8315619602 | Jun 22, 2012 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PALM COAST FL | FL | 7 | 0 |
| SEFFNER FL | FL | 6 | 1 |
| I4 SEFFNER SCALES-EAST | FL | 4 | 0 |
| APOPKA FL | FL | 3 | 0 |
| I-4 SEFFNER SCALE-EAST | FL | 3 | 0 |
| OCALA FL | FL | 3 | 0 |
| LAWTEY FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| MCSAP HCC US-17 | FL | 2 | 0 |
| PUNTA GORDA FL | FL | 2 | 1 |
| WESLEY CHAPEL FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.209(d) | Steering system components worn, welded, or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.209(e) | Power steering violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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