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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 153 days (since Feb 21, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC

USDOT 1614710 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated Company officer: JEANETTE K KIRCH Company officer 2: JAMES HALL General Freight Based in CORTLAND, OH Grade F · 68
Brokers & shippers · booking check

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.

Do not book
Uninsured since · Feb 21, 2026
Blockers
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 153 days (since Feb 21, 2026).
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Company officer: JEANETTE K KIRCH
Company officer 2: JAMES HALL
Cargo: General Freight
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TruckCodex risk summary — THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC (USDOT 1614710)
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: Active
Officer(s): JEANETTE K KIRCH (Company officer); JAMES HALL (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 153 days (since Feb 21, 2026).

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1614710/
As of: Jul 24, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade F

Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 5/5 scored components is 68/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

F confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
Uninsured · 0/100

No active BIPD/Primary on file since Feb 21, 2026.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240262 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 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.

Operating authority
Insurance

Uninsured since Feb 21, 2026

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1614710
In FMCSA records since Mar 6, 2007 (~19y)
Company officer JEANETTE K KIRCH
Company officer 2 JAMES HALL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 100,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (330) 282-8337
Email: [email protected]
Physical
5858 STATE RT 46
CORTLAND, OH 44410
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1614710
In FMCSA records since Mar 6, 2007 (~19y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 100,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 33.3% vs 23.4% +9.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 1 0
Trailers 0 1 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 8 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 4 4 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 25% —
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%).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
8
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
33.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
9
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC is a motor carrier based in CORTLAND, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1614710. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 8 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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 overview

THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Cortland, OH. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 16.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WV (2) and MO (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

16.7% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLLR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner, Van guard, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 33.3% 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 240,262 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,262 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
33.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,262 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +33.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2025-04

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
2 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations
1 OOS · 50.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 1 0 0.0% Jan 30, 2025
Missouri (MO) 1 1 100.0% Sep 25, 2024
South Carolina (SC) 1 0 0.0% Apr 22, 2025
West Virginia (WV) 1 0 0.0% Nov 18, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 6
Vanguard 4
Volvo 2
CIMC 1
Unknown 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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 — 5.26 5 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 6.00 6 — Jul 20, 2026

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

Recent Inspections (8 rows) View all 8 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
84530623 Apr 22, 2025 SC 2 SIMPSONVILLE SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PVN8337 · 1FUYSZYBXVP696025
0 — No
83751357 Jan 30, 2025 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PVN8337 · 1FUYSZYBXVP696025
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
83212530 Nov 18, 2024 WV 3 BECKLEY WV
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PVN8337 · 1FUYSZYBXVP696025
1 392.2-SLLLR No
82775778 Sep 25, 2024 MO 1 JOPLIN MO
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PVM6300 · 4VG7DAJJ7WN758369
2 393.9(a), 393.55(e) Yes
81598986 May 14, 2024 MO 1 KANSAS CITY MO
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PVM6300 · 4VG7DAJJ7WN758369
0 — No
81441423 Apr 22, 2024 WV 3 GHENT WV
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PVN8337 · 1FUYSZYBXVP696025
0 — No
80602536 Jan 12, 2024 MI 2 US-23 NB AT MM 19
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PVN8337 · 1FUYSZYBXVP696025
4 383.51(a), 393.9(a), 395.8(f)(1) Yes
80578863 Jan 8, 2024 OH 3 23 NORTH
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PVN8337 · 1FUYSZYBXVP696025
0 — No
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NC0107191250 Dec 20, 2022 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
GA0007729760 Oct 8, 2019 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0195032804 Feb 27, 2019 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
LA0180030914 Jul 16, 2018 LA 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0100264587 Dec 9, 2012 TN 0 2 Yes No Injury
TX335FHQE175 Nov 16, 2010 TX 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0070770425 Oct 28, 2009 KY 0 2 Yes No Injury
GA9255009401 May 14, 2009 GA 0 1 No No Injury
GA0003874118 May 14, 2009 GA 0 1 No No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC596900
INACTIVE
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC596900 common INACTIVE —
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 PDF
Mar 25, 2008 MC596900 NC REVOCATION NC →
Apr 5, 2007 MC596900-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (20 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. GAT0002347 BIPD/Primary — May 29, 2025 Feb 21, 2026 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. GAT0002347 BIPD/Primary — Aug 19, 2024 May 29, 2025 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA0715215 BIPD/Primary — Aug 19, 2023 Aug 19, 2024 REPLACED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA0715215 BIPD/Primary — Aug 19, 2016 Aug 19, 2023 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF005037 BIPD/Primary — Aug 17, 2016 Aug 19, 2016 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF005037 BIPD/Primary — Jun 7, 2016 Aug 17, 2016 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF005018 BIPD/Primary — Oct 29, 2014 Jun 7, 2016 CANCELLED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY MCC0107391 BIPD/Primary — Mar 15, 2014 Oct 29, 2014 CANCELLED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY MCC0107391 BIPD/Primary — Oct 29, 2013 Mar 15, 2014 CANCELLED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY MCC0103385 BIPD/Primary — Feb 7, 2013 Oct 29, 2013 CANCELLED
STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY MCC0103385 BIPD/Primary — Oct 29, 2012 Feb 7, 2013 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF657103 BIPD/Primary — Oct 4, 2012 Dec 3, 2012 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF657103 BIPD/Primary — Oct 4, 2012 Oct 29, 2012 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF657103 BIPD/Primary — Oct 29, 2011 Oct 4, 2012 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 05177321 CARGO — Apr 8, 2008 Sep 15, 2019 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 47-025704-00 BIPD/Primary — Apr 8, 2008 Oct 29, 2011 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 05177321 CARGO — Mar 15, 2007 Apr 28, 2008 NAME CHANGED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 47 025 704 00 BIPD/Primary — Mar 15, 2007 Apr 8, 2008 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 05177321 CARGO — Mar 15, 2007 Apr 8, 2008 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 47 025 704 00 BIPD/Primary — Mar 15, 2007 Apr 28, 2008 NAME CHANGED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 2, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Mar 2, 2026
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Feb 21, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  4. May 29, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  5. Aug 19, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  6. Aug 19, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  7. Aug 17, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Sep 15, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Aug 19, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Aug 17, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Jul 26, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Jun 7, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jun 2, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Oct 29, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Oct 28, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Mar 15, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Feb 21, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  18. Oct 29, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. Oct 29, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Feb 7, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Feb 6, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Dec 3, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Oct 29, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Oct 4, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Sep 11, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  26. Oct 29, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Oct 27, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  28. Apr 28, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Apr 28, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Apr 10, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  31. Apr 8, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  32. Apr 8, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
US-23 NB AT MM 19 MI 1 1
JOPLIN MO MO 1 1
KANSAS CITY MO MO 1 0
23 NORTH OH 1 0
SIMPSONVILLE SC SC 1 0
BECKLEY WV WV 1 0
GHENT WV WV 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 3 1
383.51(a) Driving a CMV while disqualified from holding a CDL Driver Fitness 1 1
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.8(f)(1) Driver’s record of duty status not current Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC

Is THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1614710 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC's safety rating? ▾
THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC had? ▾
8 roadside inspections are on file for THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC's peak out-of-service rate is 33.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC based? ▾
THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 5858 STATE RT 46, CORTLAND, Ohio 44410. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC have valid operating authority? ▾
THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC operate? ▾
THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC had any crashes? ▾
9 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for THE TRUCKERS' CHOICE INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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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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