DS EXPRESS INC
ROMEOVILLE, IL
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 2002 days Nov 10, 2009 → May 5, 2015
- Contract (Property) gap · 2005 days Inactive Nov 16, 2009 → reinstated May 14, 2015
- 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 — DS EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1501800) 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): DIMITAR G SVILENOV (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 2002 days — Nov 10, 2009 → May 5, 2015 • Contract (Property) gap · 2005 days — Inactive Nov 16, 2009 → reinstated May 14, 2015 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1501800/ As of: Jul 19, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 28.6% vs peer median 5.3% (worse). n=107380 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 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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InsuranceNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 24, 2023
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 8 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 8 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 29 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 17 | 17 | 2 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 17.65% | 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
DS EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in ROMEOVILLE, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1501800. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 8 drivers, with 29 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. 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 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.
DS EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 8 drivers, based in Romeoville, IL. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 22.2% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (4) and IL (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
22.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (80.0% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Volvo, Wabash National, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 107,380 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Nov 16, 2009 to May 14, 2015 (2005 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 10, 2009 to May 5, 2015 (2002 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio (OH) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 1, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 20, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 17, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 16, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 12, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 24 | |
| Wabash National | 10 | |
| Great Dane | 7 | |
| Utility | 3 | |
| Great | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Dm Utility | 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 | 2 | — | 3.72 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 3.10 | 3 | — | 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 (29 rows) View all 29 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88172217 | Jun 17, 2026 | OK | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LCL | No |
| 87746559 | May 1, 2026 | OH | 2 | AMHERST OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87061914 | Feb 17, 2026 | KY | 1 | EDDYVILLE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87064673 | Feb 16, 2026 | KS | 2 | KS |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LTSIR | No |
| 87055743 | Feb 12, 2026 | MO | 1 | FORISTELL MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LIL, 393.45D-B | No |
| 86797505 | Jan 12, 2026 | WI | 2 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86332696 | Nov 14, 2025 | TN | 1 | GORDONSVILLE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.47E | No |
| 85555678 | Aug 20, 2025 | IL | 3 | N |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85344053 | Jul 25, 2025 | IN | 1 | MICHIGAN CITY IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 84299562 | Apr 1, 2025 | OH | 3 | LOCKBOURNE OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84214988 | Mar 24, 2025 | IL | 3 | 70 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84104418 | Mar 12, 2025 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.75A3, 393.47E, 393.53B | Yes |
| 84080059 | Mar 9, 2025 | IL | 2 | I-57 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83658044 | Jan 17, 2025 | MS | 2 | LAUDERDALE COUNTY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9BRKLAMP | Yes |
| 82777690 | Sep 27, 2024 | OK | 2 | ok-i-44-@-193rd-e-ave |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9BRKLAMP | Yes |
| 82525967 | Aug 27, 2024 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE INSPECTION |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82280120 | Jul 31, 2024 | OH | 2 | WADSWORTH SCALES |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82067696 | Jul 8, 2024 | IN | 3 | KNIGHTSTOWN IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81761254 | May 31, 2024 | IN | 2 | BATESVILLE IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLIWR | Yes |
| 81568825 | May 9, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 81387296 | Apr 18, 2024 | OH | 2 | oh-girard(hubbard)scales |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81016885 | Feb 29, 2024 | IL | 3 | 57 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80358078 | Dec 8, 2023 | MI | 2 | mi-new-buffalo-scale-e/b |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79560075 | Aug 31, 2023 | OH | 2 | WADSWORTH SCALES |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79474228 | Aug 22, 2023 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN0903983186 | Jan 31, 2022 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0007234160 | May 9, 2019 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX56XBHQE1DU | May 9, 2018 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
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 | MC679615 | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2015 | MC679615-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 10, 2009 | MC679615-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 | WN327609 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 24, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN283373 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 25, 2021 | Mar 24, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN235728 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 5, 2018 | Jan 25, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0359701 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 5, 2017 | May 5, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0359700 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 5, 2016 | May 5, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS048830 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2015 | May 5, 2015 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS048830 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 5, 2015 | May 5, 2015 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS048830 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 5, 2015 | May 5, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 2002 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 10, 2009 to May 5, 2015 | ||||||
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | PRA9667773 | CARGO | — | Jul 7, 2009 | Nov 10, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS | PRA9667773 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 7, 2009 | Nov 10, 2009 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 24, 2023insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 2, 2023
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Jan 25, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 5, 2018insuranceCANCEL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 2, 2018
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May 5, 2017insuranceCANCEL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 27, 2017
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May 6, 2016
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May 5, 2016insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Jun 2, 2015
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May 14, 2015
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May 5, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Nov 16, 2009
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Nov 16, 2009authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 16, 2009authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 2005 days (through May 14, 2015)
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Nov 10, 2009insuranceCANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS
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Nov 10, 2009insurance gapCoverage gap: 2002 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 5, 2015)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 0 |
| WADSWORTH SCALES | OH | 2 | 0 |
| YUMA PORT OF ENTRY | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| 57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| 70 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| N | IL | 1 | 0 |
| BATESVILLE IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| KNIGHTSTOWN IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| MICHIGAN CITY IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 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 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC679615
common · N · MC
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF ILLINOIS
CARGO policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 86,974 carriers served
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29 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify DS 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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