BETACOM INC
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
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TruckCodex risk summary — BETACOM INC (USDOT 1229535) 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 25.0% vs peer 0.80% · Vehicle 43.8% vs peer 17.6% • 1 fatality on crash record — 6 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1229535/ As of: Jul 29, 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
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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 25% vs peer median 0.8% (worse). Vehicle OOS 43.8% vs peer median 17.6% (worse). n=14415 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 70 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 30 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 19 | 19 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 6 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 31.58% | 42.11% | — |
| 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%).
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BETACOM INC is a motor carrier based in TAMPA, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1229535. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 70 power units and 272 drivers, with 30 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 43.8%. 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.
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.
BETACOM INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 70 power units and 272 drivers, based in Tampa, FL. Across 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 63.2% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
19 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in TN (5) and WA (5).
63.2% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.2% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (48.0% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 7 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 70 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 272 drivers; Ford, Unknown, and Chevrolet are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 14,415 ACTIVE carriers operating 35–105 power units (±50% of this carrier's 70 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (TN) | 5 | 4 | 80.0% | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | May 13, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 19, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 27, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 7, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 18, 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 | 5 | — | 0.89 | 1 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 1.79 | 2 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | — | 7.15 | 7 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (30 rows) View all 30 →
| Inspection # | Date | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations ▲ | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87793139 | May 7, 2026 | LA | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84164062 | Mar 19, 2025 | MD | 3 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84136932 | Mar 13, 2025 | TN | 3 | ARDMORE TN |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 78701893 | May 22, 2023 | MS | 2 | GEORGE COUNTY |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86136337 | Oct 22, 2025 | TN | 1 | BETHPAGE TN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LTSI | Yes |
| 84266189 | Mar 28, 2025 | WA | 1 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.41A | No |
| 83026032 | Oct 28, 2024 | MS | 3 | HANCOCK COUNTY |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.9AA1 | No |
| 81566852 | May 7, 2024 | MS | 1 | FULTON SCALE US 78 WEST |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81539605 | May 1, 2024 | FL | 1 | CRESTVIEW FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 390.21T(b)(2) | No |
| 80797051 | Jan 31, 2024 | WA | 1 | KELSO WA |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87012442 | Feb 6, 2026 | WA | 1 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 395.8A | No |
| 86625609 | Dec 17, 2025 | WA | 2 | KELSO WA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.100B-C, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 84694894 | May 13, 2025 | MT | 1 | SIDNEY MT |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.201B-FR | Yes |
| 84532121 | Apr 23, 2025 | TN | 1 | SPRING HILL TN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.43DBMA | Yes |
| 83479892 | Dec 23, 2024 | MS | 1 | FULTON SCALE US 78 EAST |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
|
2 | 391.41A, 392.2C | No |
| 80643303 | Jan 11, 2024 | GA | 3 | LAVONIA GA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.82DUMT, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87322184 | Mar 18, 2026 | KY | 1 | JACKSON |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLSIV, 392.2-SLLDL | Yes |
| 81056750 | Mar 6, 2024 | MT | 3 | KALISPELL MT |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
3 | 391.41A-MCPC, 392.2-SLL, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 80241922 | Nov 22, 2023 | WA | 3 | LIBERTY LAKE |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 395.8(f)(1), 392.2, 391.41(a)(1) | No |
| 78738511 | May 17, 2023 | FL | 1 | I10 PENSACOLA WIM-EAST |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.78, 392.2, 390.21T(b) | No |
| 87504110 | Apr 2, 2026 | WA | 2 | TUMWATER WA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | — | Yes |
| 84831554 | May 27, 2025 | FL | 1 | CRESTVIEW FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 391.41APC, 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 84561285 | Apr 30, 2025 | TN | 1 | MANCHESTER TN |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.43DBMA, 393.9A-LTSI, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 84118131 | Mar 12, 2025 | MS | 1 | COVINGTON COUNTY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.9TS, 393.9T, 393.60C | Yes |
| 81172039 | Mar 20, 2024 | WA | 2 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 396.17C-PI, 390.21TB1-MC, 391.41A-MCPC | No |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL2429366601 | Jul 24, 2021 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0009233761 | Feb 10, 2021 | CA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TN0101912255 | Feb 10, 2018 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8389597603 | Jun 17, 2013 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8285644702 | Mar 12, 2012 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL7213341106 | Jun 14, 2006 | FL | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LIBERTY LAKE WA | WA | 3 | 0 |
| CRESTVIEW FL | FL | 2 | 1 |
| KALISPELL MT | MT | 2 | 1 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 2 | 1 |
| KELSO WA | WA | 2 | 1 |
| I10 PENSACOLA WIM-EAST | FL | 1 | 0 |
| MCSAP HCC I-10 ESCAMBIA | FL | 1 | 1 |
| LAVONIA GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| I90MP28 | ID | 1 | 0 |
| JACKSON | KY | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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