PHOENIX COMMUNICATIONS INC
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 15.8% vs peer 1.20% · Vehicle 47.1% vs peer 17.9% Details →
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TruckCodex risk summary — PHOENIX COMMUNICATIONS INC (USDOT 1290132) 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 15.8% vs peer 1.20% · Vehicle 47.1% vs peer 17.9% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1290132/ As of: Aug 28, 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 15.8% vs peer median 1.2% (worse). Vehicle OOS 47.1% vs peer median 17.9% (worse). n=11647 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 | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 54 | 33 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 11 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 60 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 34 | 34 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 8.82% | 20.59% | — |
| 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.
PHOENIX COMMUNICATIONS INC had 34 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 29.4%, which is above the national average of 19.3%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 8.0. 2 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
34 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MA (21) and CT (8).
29.4% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.3% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (36.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 16 times.
The fleet comprises 87 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 72 drivers; Ford, Freightliner, and Isuzu are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 11,647 ACTIVE carriers operating 43–131 power units (±50% of this carrier's 87 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (25 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts (MA) | 21 | 3 | 14.3% | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 8 | 4 | 50.0% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 5 | 3 | 60.0% | Aug 29, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 25 | |
| Freightliner | 17 | |
| Isuzu | 8 | |
| Sull | 3 | |
| Sulla | 2 | |
| Sure | 2 | |
| Unknown | 2 | |
| Broth | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 6 | — | 0.40 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.30 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | — | 1.65 | 2 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | — | 7.62 | 8 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (60 rows) View all 60 →
| Inspection # | Date | State ▼ | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 81682618 | May 21, 2024 | VA | 1 | CHARLOTTESVILLE VA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.43(d), 396.3(a)(1), 393.130(b) | Yes |
| 85679643 | Aug 29, 2025 | NY | 2 | PREBLE NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.100B-C, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 85134631 | Jul 1, 2025 | NY | 2 | VICTOR NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.3-F, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| 84781800 | May 20, 2025 | NY | 1 | OWEGO NY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84513553 | Apr 22, 2025 | NY | 1 | MOUNT MORRIS NY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.41-BNPB, 393.9A-LLPL | Yes |
| 82592775 | Sep 5, 2024 | NY | 1 | PHELPS NY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 82483295 | Aug 19, 2024 | NY | 3 | MANCHESTER |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.41(a)(1) | No |
| 79466688 | Aug 21, 2023 | NH | 3 | KEENE NB TRUCK LANES |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.16(b), 391.41(a)(1) | No |
| 81588293 | May 10, 2024 | ME | 2 | me-kittery---scales |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.11(b)(1) | Yes |
| 81565766 | May 9, 2024 | ME | 3 | me-kittery---scales |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.5(a)(3), 392.4(a) | Yes |
| 88635631 | Aug 7, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-SHREWSBURY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 88400480 | Jul 14, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-GRAFTON |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Isuzu
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 88357783 | Jul 7, 2026 | MA | 2 | H-WESTPORT |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.43D-B, 392.2-SLLLR, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 87737837 | Apr 30, 2026 | MA | 1 | MA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87700281 | Apr 28, 2026 | MA | 2 | S-GOSHEN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87546143 | Apr 10, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-SOMERSET |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86527497 | Dec 9, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-DEDHAM |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86401648 | Nov 21, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-WESTON |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.16AD | No |
| 86361149 | Nov 18, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-WESTWOOD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86281012 | Nov 6, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-WESTON |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLLR | Yes |
| 86156705 | Oct 27, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-WALTHAM |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85851169 | Sep 23, 2025 | MA | 1 | H-LUDLOW |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.23-LEU | Yes |
| 85824650 | Sep 18, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-WESTON |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84404016 | Apr 14, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-ROWLEY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84178750 | Mar 19, 2025 | MA | 2 | H-SOUTHBOROUGH |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT2400388654 | Oct 12, 2024 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT0024025434 | Sep 30, 2024 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MATBC0031434 | Sep 21, 2023 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1004206210 | Dec 16, 2022 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1004205532 | Dec 13, 2022 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1004135597 | Jun 28, 2022 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1003627604 | Jan 16, 2019 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1003043687 | Dec 16, 2015 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1002968360 | Jun 4, 2015 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1002980871 | Jun 4, 2015 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1002258526 | Feb 8, 2013 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| UNION SCALE | CT | 7 | 2 |
| H-WESTON | MA | 5 | 2 |
| H-AUBURN | MA | 3 | 1 |
| WALLINGFORD | CT | 2 | 2 |
| H-BOLTON | MA | 2 | 0 |
| H-CHICOPEE | MA | 2 | 0 |
| H-DEDHAM | MA | 2 | 0 |
| H-LUDLOW | MA | 2 | 1 |
| H-STURBRIDGE | MA | 2 | 0 |
| DANBURY | CT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 393.43(d) | No or defective automatic trailer brake | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(1) | Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
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