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CALVIN SPENCER III

DBA: SPENCER HOT SHOT

CALVIN SPENCER III is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Lufkin, TX. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 25.0% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with CANAL INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for common.

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 · Jul 30, 2008
Policy effective · Jul 30, 2024
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 11 days Jul 19, 2008 → Jul 30, 2008
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 20.0% vs peer 0.00% Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — CALVIN SPENCER III (USDOT 1396422)
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

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 11 days — Jul 19, 2008 → Jul 30, 2008
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 20.0% vs peer 0.00%

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1396422/
As of: Sep 16, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 1396422 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated Company officer: CALVIN SPENCER III General Freight Based in LUFKIN, TX

FMCSA census as of Sep 16, 2026 · Sources · Freshness

TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard

TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals · expand
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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=323883 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability filing

BOC-3 agent

INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1396422
In FMCSA records since Jul 19, 2005 (~21y)
MC / docket MC530537
Company officer CALVIN SPENCER III
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 3 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 134,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (214) 723-3367
Email: [email protected]
Physical
2407 KIINGWOOD CIRCLE
LUFKIN, TX 75901
Mailing
2407 KINGWOOD CIRCLE
LUFKIN, TX 75901
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1396422
In FMCSA records since Jul 19, 2005 (~21y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 134,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20.0% vs 6.7% +13.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.75 vs 1.80 -1.05
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)

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.

Broker setup by MC age
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Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2008-08-01 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 1 0
Trailers 0 3 0
Trucks 0 2 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 6 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 4 4 0
OOS inspections 1 0 0
OOS percentage 25% 0% —
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%).

Power Units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections
6
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
20.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
1
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Risk intelligence

SPENCER HOT SHOT had 4 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 25.0%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Driver Fitness at 1.0.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in LA (4 stops).

Violation profile

25.0% out-of-service rate, above the 19.4% national average; led by Driver Fitness (100.0% of violations); top code 395.8 (Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Dodge, Ford, and Texas prid are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 20.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 323,883 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
20%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 323,883 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +20 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 323,883 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 19, 2008 to Jul 30, 2008 (11 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (6 months)

2024-04 2026-08

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Driver Fitness
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%
Unsafe Driving
1 violation
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Louisiana (LA) 4 1 25.0% Aug 25, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Dodge 3
Ford 2
Texas Prid 2
Other 2
Big Tex 1
Courier 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 0.75 1 — Sep 14, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Sep 14, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Sep 14, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Sep 14, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 0.66 1 — Sep 14, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (6 rows) View all 6 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88793817 Aug 25, 2026 LA 1 BRIDGE CITY LA
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
TX PTC9244 · 3C6UR4MLXJG183642
0 — No
86287763 Nov 10, 2025 LA 3 WALKER LA
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
TX PTC9244 · 3C6UR4MLXJG183642
0 — No
86064461 Oct 14, 2025 LA 2 WELSH LA
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
TX PTC9244 · 3C6UR4MLXJG183642
3 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95A4-EEUS Yes
85489125 Aug 13, 2025 LA 2 GIBSON LA
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
TX CYS5778 · 1FT7W2BTXEEB05137
0 — No
82487019 Aug 21, 2024 TX 2 110 TX63 W
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
TX CYS5778 · 1FT7W2BTXEEB05137
0 — No
81445083 Apr 22, 2024 LA 1 ROADSIDE
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
TX CYS5778 · 1FT7W2BTXEEB05137
2 395.8 No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
TX2454650041 Jun 11, 2008 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC530537
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (3 letters, 2 PDFs available)

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.

Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.

Some letters share the same legacy archived file path — we show one PDF link for the primary document and list the other actions as metadata (type + date) until per-letter PDFs are re-extracted.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Aug 8, 2024 MC530537 Name Change Revocation Name Change →
Aug 1, 2008 MC530537-C Reinstatement Letter Reinstatement Metadata only
Aug 5, 2005 MC530537-C Original MC Certificate Revocation Original MC Certificate →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (36 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
CANAL INSURANCE CO. CT628641001 91X $750,000 Jul 30, 2024 On file ACTIVE
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 628641001 BIPD/Primary — Jul 30, 2018 Jul 30, 2024 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 628641001 BIPD/Primary — Jul 30, 2018 Sep 10, 2024 NAME CHANGED
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL CA 4044476 BIPD/Primary — Jul 30, 2017 Jul 30, 2018 REPLACED
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. 73TRS066474 BIPD/Primary — Jul 30, 2016 Jul 30, 2017 CANCELLED
NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. 73TRS053167 BIPD/Primary — Jul 30, 2015 Jul 30, 2016 CANCELLED
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY OPO0046596 BIPD/Primary — Jul 30, 2014 Jul 30, 2015 CANCELLED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM001267-02 BIPD/Primary — Dec 10, 2013 Dec 5, 2013 REPLACED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM001267-02 BIPD/Primary — Dec 10, 2013 Jan 8, 2014 CANCELLED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM001267-02 BIPD/Primary — Dec 5, 2013 Jul 30, 2014 CANCELLED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM001267-02 BIPD/Primary — Nov 4, 2013 Dec 5, 2013 REPLACED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM001267-02 BIPD/Primary — Nov 4, 2013 Jan 8, 2014 CANCELLED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM001267-02 BIPD/Primary — Jul 30, 2013 Nov 4, 2013 REPLACED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01 TRM001267 BIPD/Primary — Jul 30, 2012 Dec 2, 2012 CANCELLED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01 TRM001267-01 BIPD/Primary — Jul 30, 2012 Jul 30, 2012 REPLACED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01TRM001267 BIPD/Primary — Jul 30, 2012 Jul 30, 2013 CANCELLED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 01 TRM001267 BIPD/Primary — Jul 30, 2012 Jul 30, 2012 REPLACED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 20 TXA100245 BIPD/Primary — Jul 30, 2011 Jul 30, 2011 REPLACED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 20 TXA100245 BIPD/Primary — Jul 30, 2011 May 1, 2012 CANCELLED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 20 TXA100245 BIPD/Primary — Jul 30, 2011 Jul 30, 2012 REPLACED
REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 20 TXA100245 BIPD/Primary — Jul 30, 2010 Jul 30, 2011 CANCELLED
THE TRAVELERS LLOYDS INS. CO. QT-660-6441R497-TLC-10 CARGO — Jul 30, 2010 Sep 5, 2012 CANCELLED
AMERICAN SAFETY INDEMNITY COMPANY 165BRZAU0048601 BIPD/Primary — Jul 30, 2009 Jul 29, 2009 REPLACED
AMERICAN SAFETY INDEMNITY COMPANY 165BRZAU004860 BIPD/Primary — Jul 30, 2009 Jul 30, 2010 CANCELLED
HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO. BS7000183 CARGO — Jul 30, 2009 Jul 30, 2010 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 10, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  2. Aug 7, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Jul 30, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  4. Jul 30, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
  5. Jul 31, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Jul 30, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
  7. Jul 30, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
  8. Jul 29, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Jul 30, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Jul 30, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  11. Jul 30, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Jul 30, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  13. Jan 8, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  14. Dec 5, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  15. Nov 4, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  16. Jul 31, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  17. Jul 30, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  18. Dec 2, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  19. Nov 8, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  20. Sep 5, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE TRAVELERS LLOYDS INS. CO.
  21. Jul 30, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  22. Jul 30, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  23. Jul 30, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  24. May 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  25. Apr 20, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  26. Jul 30, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  27. Jul 30, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — REDWOOD FIRE AND CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  28. Jul 15, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  29. Aug 2, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  30. Jul 30, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  31. Jul 30, 2010
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN SAFETY INDEMNITY COMPANY
  32. Jul 16, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  33. Jul 30, 2009
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  34. Jul 30, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN SAFETY INDEMNITY COMPANY
  35. Jul 30, 2009
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  36. Jul 30, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  37. Jul 29, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN SAFETY INDEMNITY COMPANY
  38. Jul 29, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HOME STATE COUNTY MUTUAL INS. CO.
  39. Aug 1, 2008
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  40. Jul 30, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
BRIDGE CITY LA LA 1 0
GIBSON LA LA 1 0
ROADSIDE LA 1 0
WALKER LA LA 1 0
WELSH LA LA 1 1
110 TX63 W TX 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) Hours of Service 2 0

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