OK EXPRESS INC
PORTLAND, OR
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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — OK EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1243946) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): DANIEL KOVALCHUK (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1243946/ As of: Jul 18, 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 9.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 5.3% vs peer median 9.5% (better). n=89182 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 14, 2022
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 9 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 51 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 8.33% | 2.78% | — |
| 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
OK EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in PORTLAND, OR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1243946. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 10 power units and 12 drivers, with 51 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 9.5%. 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.
OK EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 12 drivers, based in Portland, OR. Across 38 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.
38 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 217% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WA (8) and OR (8), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
10.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (40.0% of violations); top code 395.8(e)(1) (395.8(e)(1)) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 12 drivers; Utility, Freightliner, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 89,182 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oregon (OR) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Feb 21, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 23, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 21, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 24, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 7, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 25, 2024 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 30, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 31 | |
| Freightliner | 14 | |
| International | 13 | |
| Volvo | 12 | |
| Great Dane | 10 | |
| Kenworth | 8 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.59 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.64 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 1.99 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 3.76 | 4 | — | 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 (51 rows) View all 51 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88394783 | Jul 13, 2026 | OR | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87499897 | Apr 2, 2026 | ID | 1 | LEWISTON HILL ID |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 87143804 | Feb 21, 2026 | WA | 2 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 86700919 | Dec 30, 2025 | WA | 3 | GEORGE WA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86652473 | Dec 21, 2025 | WA | 1 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.5B-L, 393.55E-B, 393.45D-B | No |
| 86416130 | Nov 23, 2025 | UT | 3 | BRIGHAM CITY UT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86378648 | Nov 20, 2025 | OR | 2 | CASCADE LOCKS OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.41APC | Yes |
| 86369339 | Nov 18, 2025 | MT | 3 | BILLINGS MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86186782 | Oct 25, 2025 | WA | 2 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.55E-B, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Yes |
| 86126910 | Oct 18, 2025 | WA | 3 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 85362083 | Jul 30, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUP | No |
| 85290122 | Jul 21, 2025 | OH | 3 | GALION OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85227117 | Jul 15, 2025 | UT | 3 | MORGAN UT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2-DMOVE | No |
| 85196162 | Jul 8, 2025 | MT | 2 | BILLINGS MT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85160825 | Jul 8, 2025 | OR | 1 | HUNTINGTON OR |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85163261 | Jun 30, 2025 | UT | 3 | ECHO UT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84514226 | Apr 26, 2025 | MT | 3 | ANACONDA MT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84515053 | Apr 18, 2025 | SD | 3 | BOX ELDER SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84415732 | Apr 16, 2025 | OR | 1 | CASCADE LOCKS OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 395.8E-HOSPD | Yes |
| 84345204 | Apr 8, 2025 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84214906 | Mar 24, 2025 | IA | 2 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 84141924 | Mar 13, 2025 | MT | 3 | BUTTE MT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 84059901 | Mar 7, 2025 | MD | 2 | SYKESVILLE MD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83981256 | Feb 27, 2025 | OR | 3 | WYETH OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83910641 | Feb 19, 2025 | WY | 2 | CHEYENNE I-80 POE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0231060272 | Apr 16, 2023 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0902725920 | Jun 15, 2016 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA306033300X | Jun 6, 2013 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC488918 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
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.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jan 30, 2013 | MC488918 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| May 27, 2004 | MC488918-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN318518 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 14, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT783559003 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 14, 2017 | Feb 14, 2022 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT783559-8010-131 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 14, 2013 | Nov 14, 2017 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT783559-8010-101 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2010 | Feb 14, 2013 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT783559-8010-101 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2010 | Mar 4, 2013 | NAME CHANGED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN643993 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2009 | Jun 1, 2010 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP55037A | BIPD/Primary | — | May 21, 2008 | Jun 1, 2009 | REPLACED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 473932 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 21, 2007 | May 21, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 469458 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 21, 2006 | May 21, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 453770 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 21, 2005 | May 21, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 453382 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 21, 2004 | May 21, 2005 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 14, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 14, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 4, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 20, 2013
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Feb 14, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 1, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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May 21, 2008insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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May 19, 2008
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May 21, 2007
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May 21, 2007insuranceCANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
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May 21, 2006insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 15, 2006
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May 21, 2005insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 19, 2005
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Aug 23, 2004oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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May 27, 2004
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASCADE LOCKS OR | OR | 4 | 2 |
| LIBERTY LAKE WA | WA | 4 | 2 |
| BILLINGS MT | MT | 3 | 0 |
| BUTTE MT | MT | 2 | 0 |
| CASCADE LOCKS POE | OR | 2 | 0 |
| EMIGRANT HILL OR | OR | 2 | 0 |
| JEFFERSON SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| RIDGEFIELD WA | WA | 2 | 0 |
| LEWISTON HILL ID | ID | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 8 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(2) | CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC488918
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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51 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify OK EXPRESS INC
- 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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