ALWAYS HELPFUL MOVERS MINISTIRES
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- Census status: Inactive FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering.
- Common (HHG) gap · 79 days Inactive Dec 3, 2012 → reinstated Feb 20, 2013
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ALWAYS HELPFUL MOVERS MINISTIRES (USDOT 1535443) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Inactive Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): JOHN HORNER (Company officer); FRANKLIN TATRO (Company officer 2) Blockers: • Census status: Inactive — FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering. Cautions: • Common (HHG) gap · 79 days — Inactive Dec 3, 2012 → reinstated Feb 20, 2013 • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1535443/ 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Census status is Inactive — confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
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: Do not book.
Recent changes
- Status ACTIVE → INACTIVE · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Company profile
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InsuranceGEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jul 19, 2025
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC718457ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
ALWAYS HELPFUL MOVERS MINISTIRES is a motor carrier based in KANSAS CITY, MO, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1535443. The carrier carries the FMCSA status Inactive, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 2 power units and 3 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections on file. 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.
ALWAYS HELPFUL MOVERS MINISTIRES is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 3 drivers, based in Kansas City, MO. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. Operating authority is active for common.
No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 2 in the prior 24-month window.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet); 3 drivers.
Risk Signals
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (HHG) authority was inactive from Dec 3, 2012 to Feb 20, 2013 (79 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 status change
Record Changes
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Status ACTIVE INACTIVESeen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79159704 | Jul 14, 2023 | MO | 1 | MO 350 AND BANNISTER |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.100(b), 391.11(b)(5), 392.16(a) | Yes |
| 78861602 | Jun 8, 2023 | OK | 2 | BOISE CITY SCALE HOUSE |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| MO0000075288 | Nov 18, 2017 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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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| Feb 20, 2013 | MC718457-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 2, 2011 | MC718457-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300182138 | 91X | $750,000 | Jul 19, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHK H309696 | 34 | — | Jul 19, 2020 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZG2830 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 19, 2020 | Jul 19, 2025 | REPLACED |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP7101665 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 19, 2013 | Jul 19, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC. | TCP710665 | CARGO | — | Jul 19, 2013 | Jul 19, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0122210 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 21, 2012 | Jul 21, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0122210 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 21, 2012 | Jul 19, 2013 | REPLACED |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | OPS0011971 | CARGO | — | Apr 15, 2012 | Jul 19, 2013 | REPLACED |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | OPS0011970 | CARGO | — | Nov 10, 2011 | Apr 15, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0110295 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 21, 2011 | Jul 21, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0099571 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 6, 2011 | Apr 6, 2011 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0099571 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 6, 2011 | Jul 21, 2011 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 19, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 19, 2020insuranceCANCEL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
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Jul 19, 2020insuranceCANCEL — TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
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Jul 16, 2020
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Jul 21, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jul 19, 2013
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Jul 19, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jul 19, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 20, 2013
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Dec 3, 2012
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Dec 3, 2012oosOut-of-service order — Unsatisfactory = Unfit
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Dec 3, 2012authority gapCommon (HHG) authority inactive: 79 days (through Feb 20, 2013)
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Jul 23, 2012
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Jul 21, 2012insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 15, 2012insuranceCANCEL — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 12, 2012
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Jul 21, 2011insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 6, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| MO 350 AND BANNISTER | MO | 1 | 1 |
| BOISE CITY SCALE HOUSE | OK | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC718457
common · ACTIVE · MC
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GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
34 policy on file
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRANSGUARD INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 86,974 carriers served
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2 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify ALWAYS HELPFUL MOVERS MINISTIRES
- 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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About FMCSA carrier records
Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.
Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.
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