21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 3 fatalities on crash record 4 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — 21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC (USDOT 132329) 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: $2,000,000 Officer(s): OWEN PALM (Company officer); ERNIE EWING (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 3 fatalities on crash record — 4 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $2,000,000 — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/132329/ As of: Jul 24, 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 B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 72/100). 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 2.4% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 24% vs peer median 17.8% (worse). n=4753 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional 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.
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PAPolicy effective Apr 1, 2025
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC825184ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 81 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 128 | 44 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 4 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 68 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.5% | 15% | — |
| 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
21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC is a corporation based in SCOTTSBLUFF, NE, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 132329. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 187 power units and 237 drivers, with 68 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 24.0%. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC is a large fleet, operating 187 power units and 237 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Scottsbluff, NE. Across 40 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
40 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 54% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NE (22) and CO (14), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
15.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (79.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 187 power units (large fleet) and 237 drivers; Peterbilt, Ford, and Landoll co are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 4,753 ACTIVE carriers operating 93–281 power units (±50% of this carrier's 187 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska (NE) | 23 | 3 | 13.0% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 13 | 1 | 7.7% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 13, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 30, 2024 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 2, 2025 |
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 |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.27 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 4.79 | 5 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (68 rows) View all 68 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88235599 | Jun 24, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87709412 | Apr 29, 2026 | NE | 3 | HARRISBURG NE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodd Mfg.
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0 | — | No |
| 87573089 | Apr 13, 2026 | NE | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87333895 | Mar 19, 2026 | NE | 3 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 87323453 | Mar 17, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87220786 | Mar 4, 2026 | CO | 2 | OLNEY SPRINGS CO |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 87038456 | Feb 11, 2026 | CO | 2 | KEENESBURG CO |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86951915 | Feb 2, 2026 | CO | 2 | COPE CO |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86417117 | Nov 24, 2025 | CO | 3 | BRISTOL CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86076514 | Oct 15, 2025 | CO | 2 | FORT MORGAN CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86047933 | Oct 13, 2025 | WY | 2 | US26 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.130B-CHVE, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 86047902 | Oct 13, 2025 | WY | 1 | US26 |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-HLLH | No |
| 85840762 | Sep 22, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85840605 | Sep 18, 2025 | NE | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85689391 | Sep 3, 2025 | CO | 1 | FORT MORGAN CO |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 85634709 | Aug 29, 2025 | NE | 3 | ON UNNAMED STREET, 394 FEET EA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85378573 | Jul 30, 2025 | CO | 3 | JULESBURG CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85373429 | Jul 30, 2025 | NE | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.11A1-LPLMWR, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.11A1-LSLMWR | Yes |
| 85339691 | Jul 28, 2025 | NE | 3 | ne-on-unnamed-street,-406-feet-no |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85321929 | Jul 25, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 85302741 | Jul 22, 2025 | CO | 3 | PEETZ CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85113762 | Jul 2, 2025 | NE | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 393.43D-B, 396.3A1-BBS | Yes |
| 84627691 | May 9, 2025 | NE | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84582012 | May 2, 2025 | NM | 1 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.43, 393.95A | Yes |
| 84235300 | Mar 25, 2025 | CO | 2 | FORT COLLINS CO |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.104F3-C | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CO2024002315 | Dec 4, 2024 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2020000990 | Jul 13, 2020 | CO | 2 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CO2014001778 | Aug 29, 2014 | CO | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CO2011001243 | Sep 22, 2011 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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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| Jun 12, 2013 | MC825184-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4489683 | 91X | $2,000,000 | Apr 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 4489683 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2023 | Apr 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 25434220150 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 15, 2013 | Jun 15, 2012 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 25434220150 | BIPD/Excess | — | Jun 15, 2013 | Jun 15, 2012 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 25434220150 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 15, 2012 | Apr 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 25434220150 | BIPD/Excess | — | Jun 15, 2012 | Apr 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 25434220150 | BIPD/Excess | — | Jun 15, 2012 | Mar 10, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 25434220150 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 15, 2012 | Mar 10, 2024 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
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Mar 10, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 23, 2024
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Apr 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 12, 2013
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Jun 15, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAMAR CO | CO | 4 | 0 |
| FORT MORGAN CO | CO | 3 | 0 |
| WAVERLY WEST BOUND | NE | 3 | 0 |
| AULT CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 2 | 1 |
| BOISE CITY SCALE HOUSE | OK | 2 | 0 |
| US26 | WY | 2 | 1 |
| BRISTOL CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| COPE CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| H40 MP 464 CHEYENNE WELLS | CO | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.130 | No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.130(b) | Item not properly prepared for transport | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.87(a) | Warning flag required on projecting load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC825184
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
91X policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 86,974 carriers served
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68 inspections
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4 reportable crashes
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How to verify 21ST CENTURY EQUIPMENT LLC
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- 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.
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