CONCEPTS TRANSPORT INC
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 · 16 days Apr 16, 2008 → May 2, 2008
- 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 — CONCEPTS TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 1600173) 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 Officer(s): DALILA ANAYA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 16 days — Apr 16, 2008 → May 2, 2008 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Active insurance on file — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1600173/ 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 A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). 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 60% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=132130 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 12, 2013
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC597646ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 13 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 12.5% | 50% | — |
| 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
CONCEPTS TRANSPORT INC is a motor carrier based in DETROIT, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1600173. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 5 drivers, with 13 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 60.0%. 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.
CONCEPTS TRANSPORT INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 5 drivers, based in Detroit, MI. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 42.9% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO., and operating authority is active for common.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 75% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MI (3) and OH (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
42.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (76.9% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Volvo, Stoughton, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 132,130 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 16, 2008 to May 2, 2008 (16 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 2.15 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 14.00 | 14 | — | 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 (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88048219 | Jun 4, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Yes |
| 87751624 | May 3, 2026 | MI | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3A1-BALR, 393.45D-BAAL, 393.11A1-CSLRR | Yes |
| 85351007 | Jul 28, 2025 | MI | 1 | mi-grass-lake-scale-e/b |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 84677149 | May 13, 2025 | OH | 2 | FINDLAY OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.11A1-CSLRR | Yes |
| 83724971 | Jan 24, 2025 | IN | 3 | CHESTERTON IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83652082 | Jan 17, 2025 | OH | 3 | FINDLAY OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83547955 | Jan 6, 2025 | MI | 1 | mi-eb-i-94-@-miller-rd |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.3A1-BALR, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 82678477 | Sep 12, 2024 | IN | 3 | PLYMOUTH IN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.24, 396.17(c) | No |
| 81630578 | May 16, 2024 | MI | 1 | mi-grass-lake-scale-w/b |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.45(b)(2), 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
| 81308461 | Apr 8, 2024 | MI | 2 | E/B I94 NEAR NOTTEN RD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80815009 | Feb 8, 2024 | MI | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79473430 | Jul 20, 2023 | MI | 1 | mi-i75s/14-mile |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.53(b), 392.2, 393.47(e) | No |
| 78880283 | Jun 9, 2023 | MI | 2 | mi-grass-lake-scales-e/b |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0002413832 | Nov 2, 2021 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001536977 | Nov 16, 2018 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0008875306 | Feb 10, 2014 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0008515978 | Dec 17, 2012 | MI | 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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| May 5, 2008 | MC597646-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| May 1, 2007 | MC597646-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X64381 | 91X | — | Mar 12, 2013 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2012MCA00086 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 24, 2013 | Mar 12, 2013 | REPLACED |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2012MCA00086 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2012 | Jan 24, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0641722 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2011 | Mar 12, 2012 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-365M7974-TIL-11 | CARGO | — | Mar 12, 2011 | Jan 8, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| STAR INSURANCE COMPANY | CA0581267 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2010 | Mar 12, 2011 | REPLACED |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC6385867 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2009 | Mar 12, 2009 | REPLACED |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC6385867 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2009 | Dec 4, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY | MAC6385867 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2009 | Mar 12, 2010 | REPLACED |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP1494560 | CARGO | — | Mar 12, 2009 | Mar 12, 2011 | REPLACED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LG10010226600 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 15, 2008 | Mar 12, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | SPF1022660508 | CARGO | — | May 2, 2008 | Mar 12, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LG10010226600 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 2, 2008 | Jul 15, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 16 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 16, 2008 to May 2, 2008 | ||||||
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2044499 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 26, 2007 | Apr 16, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2044499 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 21, 2007 | Jul 26, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA2044499 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 16, 2007 | Jun 21, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICOH0001054 | CARGO | — | Apr 16, 2007 | Apr 16, 2008 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 12, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
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Jan 24, 2013insuranceCANCEL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
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Dec 31, 2012
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Mar 12, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 8, 2012insuranceCANCEL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
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Mar 12, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
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Mar 12, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 12, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 4, 2009insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 12, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 12, 2009insuranceCANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 12, 2009insuranceCANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 9, 2009
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Jul 15, 2008insuranceCANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 25, 2008
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May 5, 2008
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Apr 22, 2008
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Apr 22, 2008authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 22, 2008authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 16, 2008insuranceCANCEL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 16, 2008insuranceCANCEL — PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 16, 2008insurance gapCoverage gap: 16 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 2, 2008)
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Jul 26, 2007insuranceCANCEL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 25, 2007
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Jun 21, 2007insuranceCANCEL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 20, 2007
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FINDLAY OH | OH | 2 | 1 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| PLYMOUTH IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| E/B I94 NEAR NOTTEN RD | MI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 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 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC597646
common · ACTIVE · MC
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STAR INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
CARGO policy on file
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GREAT AMERICAN ASSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
CARGO policy on file
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LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
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13 inspections
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4 reportable crashes
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