HOMECO INSULATION INC
HOMECO INSULATION INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 18 drivers, based in Blaine, MN. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 20.0% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. 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.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 12.5% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 16.7% vs peer 5.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — HOMECO INSULATION INC (USDOT 1197731) 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 rate worse than size peers — Driver 12.5% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 16.7% vs peer 5.00% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1197731/ As of: Sep 16, 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 72/100). 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 72/100). 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 12.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 5% (worse). n=106698 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 | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 11 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 5 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 20% | 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.
HOMECO INSULATION INC had 5 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 20.0%, which is in line with the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 2.0.
5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MN (3) and IA (1).
20.0% out-of-service rate, near the 19.4% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 18 drivers; Ford, Chevrolet, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 106,698 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (8 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Minnesota (MN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 3, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 17, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 21, 2026 |
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 | 2 | — | 1.42 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.71 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.62 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 1.80 | 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 (11 rows) View all 11 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88480702 | Jul 21, 2026 | SD | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 391.41APC, 393.11A1-CSURR | Yes |
| 84157262 | Mar 17, 2025 | IA | 1 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.8F01, 392.2RG | No |
| 83572762 | Jan 3, 2025 | MN | 3 | CARLTON MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 83534543 | Dec 30, 2024 | MN | 3 | MAPLE GROVE MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 82812030 | Sep 25, 2024 | MN | 1 | CARLTON MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.41(a) | No |
| 82367273 | Aug 7, 2024 | MN | 1 | CLOQUET MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 82298066 | Aug 5, 2024 | SD | 1 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.8(a) | No |
| 81784304 | Jun 3, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 383.23(a)(2), 392.2, 383.71(h) | Yes |
| 81708944 | May 20, 2024 | MN | 1 | BLAINE MN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 177.834(a) | Yes |
| 78982838 | Jun 26, 2023 | MN | 1 | SAGINAW WEIGH SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 78731070 | May 23, 2023 | MN | 1 | CARLTON WEIGH SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 383.23(a)(2), 393.45(d), 392.2 | Yes |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CARLTON MN | MN | 2 | 0 |
| BLAINE MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| CARLTON WEIGH SCALE | MN | 1 | 1 |
| CLOQUET MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| MAPLE GROVE MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| SAGINAW WEIGH SCALE | MN | 1 | 0 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 177.834(a) | Package not secure in vehicle | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 |
| 383.71(h) | Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 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 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a) | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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