CEQUEL COMMUNICATIONS LLC
DBA: OPTIMUM
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 1 fatality on crash record 19 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CEQUEL COMMUNICATIONS LLC (USDOT 1605729) 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): BRANDI HARLAN (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 1 fatality on crash record — 19 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1605729/ 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 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=18487 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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 55 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 63 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 22 | 22 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 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
CEQUEL COMMUNICATIONS LLC is a motor carrier based in TYLER, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1605729. 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 55 power units and 60 drivers, with 63 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.
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.
CEQUEL COMMUNICATIONS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 55 power units and 60 drivers, based in Tyler, TX. Across 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
31 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KY (16) and WV (14), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (42.9% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 55 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 60 drivers; Ford, Isuzu, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 18,487 ACTIVE carriers operating 27–83 power units (±50% of this carrier's 55 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (KY) | 11 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 11 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 25, 2026 |
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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 1.19 | 1 | — | 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 (63 rows) View all 63 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87147398 | Feb 25, 2026 | WV | 1 | MINERALWELLS WV |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 87025756 | Feb 11, 2026 | WV | 1 | MINERALWELLS WV |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86775889 | Jan 13, 2026 | KY | 3 | ALLEN CITY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86360936 | Nov 19, 2025 | WV | 2 | MINERALWELLS WV |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86046569 | Oct 14, 2025 | KY | 1 | PRESTONSBURG |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 85839524 | Sep 22, 2025 | KY | 3 | HINDMAN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85721837 | Sep 9, 2025 | KY | 2 | ALLEN CITY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 85606601 | Aug 27, 2025 | KY | 3 | HINDMAN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85231687 | Jul 15, 2025 | KY | 2 | PRESTONSBURG |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2FT, 396.9D2 | No |
| 85047440 | Jun 26, 2025 | KY | 3 | SHELBIANA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84974597 | Jun 16, 2025 | KY | 3 | HINDMAN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85035257 | Jun 11, 2025 | WV | 3 | MINERALWELLS WV |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84542368 | Apr 29, 2025 | KY | 3 | MARTIN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84329228 | Apr 4, 2025 | WV | 1 | LYBURN WV |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 83796055 | Feb 5, 2025 | WV | 2 | HURRICANE WV |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 83089774 | Nov 4, 2024 | WV | 3 | GHENT WV |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83047327 | Oct 30, 2024 | WV | 1 | WILLIAMSON WV |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82847346 | Oct 4, 2024 | KY | 1 | MARTIN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82801524 | Sep 30, 2024 | WV | 3 | CROSS LANES WV |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82772319 | Sep 24, 2024 | WV | 2 | HURRICANE WV |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9(a), 393.60(c) | No |
| 82457431 | Aug 21, 2024 | KY | 1 | MCDOWELL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82261947 | Jul 29, 2024 | WV | 2 | CHARLESTON WV |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 81922358 | Jun 19, 2024 | KY | 1 | PRESTONSBURG |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81853848 | Jun 11, 2024 | KY | 3 | PRESTONSBURG |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81779374 | Jun 3, 2024 | WV | 3 | CHAPMANVILLE WV |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (19 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX6UB7HQE1SX | Mar 19, 2024 | TX | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| TX6IZDHQE1H4 | Feb 23, 2023 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX6CG7HQE1ZR | Jun 21, 2022 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX66EHHQE1G0 | Nov 22, 2021 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA1252110532 | Oct 11, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5PG9HQE1FK | Mar 24, 2020 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| OH0195208751 | Oct 10, 2019 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA4103333171 | Jul 15, 2019 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5FOGHQE1OO | Apr 9, 2019 | TX | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX5DS7HQE10W | Jan 23, 2019 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX57LEHQE1MO | Jun 19, 2018 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000072867 | Apr 9, 2018 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX4R2EHQE1F1 | Oct 27, 2016 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OK00K0129215 | Dec 4, 2015 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX48J8HQE1YN | Dec 31, 2014 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK0001309021 | Sep 30, 2013 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3UCFHQE1TO | Jul 26, 2013 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX3ET8HQE1P7 | Jan 11, 2012 | TX | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA7162834975 | Jan 26, 2011 | LA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONSBURG | KY | 11 | 0 |
| HINDMAN | KY | 4 | 0 |
| MINERALWELLS WV | WV | 4 | 0 |
| MARTIN | KY | 3 | 0 |
| HURRICANE WV | WV | 3 | 0 |
| ALLEN CITY | KY | 2 | 0 |
| HAGERHILL | KY | 2 | 0 |
| PIKEVILLE | KY | 2 | 0 |
| CHARLESTON WV | WV | 2 | 0 |
| BETSY LAYNE | KY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify CEQUEL COMMUNICATIONS LLC
- 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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