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BECKER TRUCKING CO

USDOT 123966 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: JAMES R. BECKER Company officer 2: LORI L. BECKER Building Materials Coal / Coke Dry Bulk Construction Based in NEWTON FALLS, OH Insurance watch: HIGH Grade B · 82
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Jun 1, 1989
Policy effective · Apr 1, 2026
Review these
  • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
  • Prior insurance gap · 1421 days Jul 11, 1985 → Jun 1, 1989
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file Carrier Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JAMES R. BECKER
Company officer 2: LORI L. BECKER
Cargo: Building Materials, Coal / Coke, Dry Bulk, Construction
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — BECKER TRUCKING CO (USDOT 123966)
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): JAMES R. BECKER (Company officer); LORI L. BECKER (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement.
  • Prior insurance gap · 1421 days — Jul 11, 1985 → Jun 1, 1989

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — Carrier
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/123966/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 82/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=197557 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
HIGH · 35/100

Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000

PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. · 91X · $1,000,000

2 active policies

BOC-3 agent

Carrier

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 123966
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC146225
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JAMES R. BECKER
Company officer 2 LORI L. BECKER
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Building Materials, Coal / Coke, Dry Bulk, Construction
Fleet size 5 units
Drivers 4
Annual mileage 210,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (330) 394-1518
Email: [email protected]
Physical
3465 NEWTON FALLS BAILEY RD
NEWTON FALLS, OH 44444
Mailing
P O BOX 217
NEWTON FALLS, OH 44444-0217
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 123966
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 210,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.80 vs 1.80 -1.00
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 3 0 0
Trailers 3 0 0
Trucks 2 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 10 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 5 5 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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%).

Power Units
5
Drivers
4
Inspections
10
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
7 all-time
Authorities
2
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BECKER TRUCKING CO is a corporation based in NEWTON FALLS, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 123966. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 4 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file. 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 overview

BECKER TRUCKING CO is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Newton Falls, OH. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 20% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in OH (4 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Ravens-met, and Spco are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 197,557 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,557 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,557 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 11, 1985 to Jun 1, 1989 (1421 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
2 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Ohio (OH) 5 0 0.0% Jun 2, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Eadu 3
East Dump 2
Freightliner 2
Wctr 2
Western Star 2
Heil 1
Ravens-Met 1
Spco 1
Trail 1
Volvo 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 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 2 — 5.20 5 — 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 (10 rows) View all 10 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88036837 Jun 2, 2026 OH 2 —
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWL4492 · 5KJJAVDV3LLKX7994
4 392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWG2, 393.55E-B No
84066314 Mar 6, 2025 OH 3 MADISON OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Spco
PA AG47219 · 1NKWGGGG2FJ130459
0 — No
82891078 Oct 4, 2024 OH 2 LEAVITTSBURG OH
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
KY A80923 · 4V4NC9EG3FN190755
1 392.2 No
82523537 Aug 23, 2024 OH 2 oh-roadside-(78)
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PXA3066 · 3AKJGEBG4FDGH3016
3 393.207(a), 392.2, 393.207(f) No
82289158 Aug 2, 2024 OH 3 oh-roadside-(78)
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWK6748 · 1FUPCXYB8TH782342
0 — No
81175819 Mar 22, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PWW2567 · 5KKMAVDV8LPLX8630
0 — No
80118675 Nov 8, 2023 OH 3 ROADSIDE
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Wctr
OH PWL4492 · 5KJJAVDV3LLKX7994
0 — No
79772199 Sep 27, 2023 OH 1 ROADSIDE
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWJ2431 · 5KJJAVDV7KLKC9795
5 396.3(a)(1), 392.9(a), 392.2 No
79684626 Sep 15, 2023 OH 2 ROADSIDE
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Wctr
OH PWL4492 · 5KJJAVDV3LLKX7994
3 392.2, 396.3(a)(1) No
79174537 Jul 17, 2023 OH 3 ROADSIDE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PVP7837 · 1XPFDU9X25N834334
0 — No
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
OH0203022837 Feb 7, 2020 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0166154689 Nov 2, 2016 OH 0 2 Yes No Injury
OH0116560937 Sep 15, 2011 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0068031684 Feb 6, 2006 OH 0 1 No No Injury
OH0068031683 Feb 6, 2006 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH-990970902 Jun 18, 1999 OH 0 1 No No Injury
OH-982091242 Dec 22, 1998 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)
common
MC146225
Active
—
View full authority record →
common
MC127924
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC127924 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY Q03 7040041 91X $1,000,000 Apr 1, 2026 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. CA862488055 91X $1,000,000 Nov 3, 2025 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. CA862488055 BIPD/Primary $1,000,000 Nov 3, 2025 Jun 6, 2026 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. CA862488055 BIPD/Primary — Sep 6, 2025 Nov 3, 2025 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. CA862488055 BIPD/Primary — Sep 6, 2025 Sep 6, 2025 REPLACED
STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY PBP 2504807 CARGO — Nov 1, 2008 Mar 17, 2013 CANCELLED
STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY BAP 2236770 BIPD/Primary — Nov 1, 2008 Sep 6, 2025 CANCELLED
ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY Q11 5140066 K BIPD/Primary — Nov 20, 2007 Nov 1, 2008 REPLACED
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Q47 0152835 K CARGO — Nov 20, 2007 Nov 1, 2008 REPLACED
ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY Q11 5140066 K BIPD/Primary — Nov 20, 2007 Dec 13, 2008 CANCELLED
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Q47 0152835 K CARGO — Nov 20, 2007 Dec 12, 2008 CANCELLED
INDIANA INSURANCE CO. 03003122 BIPD — Jun 1, 1989 Dec 9, 2007 CANCELLED
INDIANA INSURANCE CO. 03003122 BIPD — Jun 1, 1989 Nov 20, 2007 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 1421 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 11, 1985 to Jun 1, 1989
INDIANA INSURANCE CO. 54010281 CARGO — Jun 1, 1985 Dec 9, 2007 CANCELLED
INDIANA INSURANCE CO. 54010281 CARGO — Jun 1, 1985 Nov 20, 2007 REPLACED
THE BUCKEYE UNION INSURANCE CO. IMV 40 35 97 CARGO — Mar 12, 1982 Jun 6, 1985 CANCELLED
THE BUCKEYE UNION INSURANCE CO. L6713267 BIPD/Primary — Nov 4, 1974 Jul 11, 1985 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Nov 3, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
  2. Sep 6, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
  3. Sep 6, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Sep 3, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Mar 17, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — STATE AUTOMOBILE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Dec 13, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Dec 12, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
  8. Nov 26, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  9. Nov 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
  10. Nov 1, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Dec 9, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — INDIANA INSURANCE CO.
  12. Dec 9, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — INDIANA INSURANCE CO.
  13. Nov 21, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  14. Nov 20, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INDIANA INSURANCE CO.
  15. Nov 20, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — INDIANA INSURANCE CO.
  16. Nov 23, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  17. Nov 23, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. Oct 23, 1990
    authority
    DISMISSED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  19. Apr 4, 1988
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  20. Jul 11, 1985
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE BUCKEYE UNION INSURANCE CO.
  21. Jul 11, 1985
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1421 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 1, 1989)
  22. Jun 6, 1985
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE BUCKEYE UNION INSURANCE CO.
  23. Mar 19, 1982
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  24. Mar 9, 1982
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  25. Nov 14, 1980
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  26. Dec 5, 1977
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ROADSIDE OH 5 0
LEAVITTSBURG OH OH 1 0
MADISON OH OH 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 5 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 3 2
392.9(a) Failing to secure load Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.203 Cab/body parts requirements violations Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.207(f) Air suspension pressure loss Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify BECKER TRUCKING CO

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about BECKER TRUCKING CO

Is BECKER TRUCKING CO an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. BECKER TRUCKING CO is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 123966 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BECKER TRUCKING CO's safety rating? ▾
BECKER TRUCKING CO's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has BECKER TRUCKING CO had? ▾
10 roadside inspections are on file for BECKER TRUCKING CO in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BECKER TRUCKING CO's out-of-service rate? ▾
BECKER TRUCKING CO has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 10 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is BECKER TRUCKING CO based? ▾
BECKER TRUCKING CO reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3465 NEWTON FALLS BAILEY RD, NEWTON FALLS, Ohio 44444. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BECKER TRUCKING CO have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. BECKER TRUCKING CO holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC146225). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does BECKER TRUCKING CO operate? ▾
BECKER TRUCKING CO self-reports 5 power units and 4 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BECKER TRUCKING CO had any crashes? ▾
7 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BECKER TRUCKING CO in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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