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AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE

USDOT 174684 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: MARCEL CHARTRAND Passengers Based in TERREBONNE, QC Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Mar 31, 1994
Coverage resumed · Mar 1, 1997
Common (Passenger) reinstated · Jul 5, 2007
Policy effective · Sep 5, 2024
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 1960 days Nov 17, 1988 → Mar 31, 1994
  • Prior insurance gap · 725 days Mar 7, 1995 → Mar 1, 1997
  • Common (Passenger) gap · 702 days Inactive Aug 2, 2005 → reinstated Jul 5, 2007
  • 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
  • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION · BIPD/Primary Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY LLC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MARCEL CHARTRAND
Cargo: Passengers
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE (USDOT 174684)
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: $5,000,000
Officer(s): MARCEL CHARTRAND (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 1960 days — Nov 17, 1988 → Mar 31, 1994
  • Prior insurance gap · 725 days — Mar 7, 1995 → Mar 1, 1997
  • Common (Passenger) gap · 702 days — Inactive Aug 2, 2005 → reinstated Jul 5, 2007
  • 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
  • Insurance on file · $5,000,000 — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION · BIPD/Primary
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY LLC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/174684/
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.

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

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

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 2.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=44383 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: Caution.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Power Units −2 (25 → 23) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION · BIPD/Primary · $5,000,000

NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION · 91X · $5,000,000

2 active policies

BOC-3 agent

MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY LLC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 174684
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
MC / docket MC129875
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MARCEL CHARTRAND
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Passengers
Fleet size 23 units
Drivers 25
Annual mileage 733,876 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (450) 971-1900
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1091 ARMAND BOMBARDIER
TERREBONNE, QC J6Y 1S9
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 174684
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 733,876 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 2.5% vs 6.7% -4.2 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.66 vs 1.80 -1.14
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Accident reports (24 months)

All 6 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 57 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 38 38 0
OOS inspections 1 0 0
OOS percentage 2.63% 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%).

Power Units
23
Drivers
25
Inspections
57
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
2.5%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
6 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE is a corporation based in TERREBONNE, QC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 174684. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 23 power units and 25 drivers, with 57 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 2.5%. 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

AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE is a mid-sized fleet, operating 25 power units and 25 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Terrebonne, QC. Across 40 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 2.5% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION, and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

40 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 150% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (34) and VT (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

2.5% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (88.0% of violations); top code 395.30B1-ELDDFR (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.) cited 12 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 25 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 25 drivers; Prevost, Preo, and Motor coac are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 44,383 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
2.5%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 44,383 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +2.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 44,383 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -14.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Passenger) authority was inactive from Aug 2, 2005 to Jul 5, 2007 (702 days)

Historical coverage gaps detected (3)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 17, 1988 to Mar 31, 1994 (1960 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 7, 1995 to Mar 1, 1997 (725 days)
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 27, 2005 to Jul 21, 2006 (359 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.

Record Changes

    • Power Units 25 23
      Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

May 25, 2026 May 25, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Hours of Service
22 violations
1 OOS · 4.5%
General/Admin
3 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
New York (NY) 33 1 3.0% Feb 20, 2026
Vermont (VT) 3 0 0.0% Jan 16, 2026
New Jersey (NJ) 1 0 0.0% Jul 23, 2025
South Dakota (SD) 1 0 0.0% Jul 15, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Prevost 28
Preo 9
Motor Coac 4
Mcin 2
Motorcoach 1
Prev 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 6 — 0.48 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — 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 (57 rows) View all 57 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87146151 Feb 20, 2026 NY 3 CHAMPLAIN NY
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
QC AE50718 · 2P9H33492SC001107
0 — No
87383316 Jan 16, 2026 VT 3 VT
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
QC AE48243 · 2PCH3349XRC721999
0 — No
86390375 Nov 15, 2025 NY 3 CHAMPLAIN NY
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
QC AE52272 · 2MGD1W910RW107413
0 — No
85690733 Aug 30, 2025 NY 3 NIAGARA FALLS NY
PREVOST BUS
QC AE47026 · 2P9H33493SC001360
0 — No
85561891 Aug 16, 2025 NY 3 CHAMPLAIN NY
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
QC AE50717 · 2P9H33492SC001091
0 — No
85305994 Jul 23, 2025 NJ 3 AUDREY ZAPP DR
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
PQ AE52505 · 2PCH33499RC721542
0 — No
85229987 Jul 15, 2025 SD 1 KEYSTONE SD
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
QC AE47028 · 2P9H33497SC001359
0 — No
85241108 Jul 11, 2025 NY 1 CHAMPLAIN NY
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
QC AE50717 · 2P9H33492SC001091
0 — No
85025926 Jun 18, 2025 NY 3 CHAMPLAIN NY
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
QC AE52505 · 2PCH33499RC721542
0 — No
85025845 Jun 18, 2025 NY 3 CHAMPLAIN NY
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
QC AE48414 · 2P9H33490SC001347
0 — No
84972878 Jun 16, 2025 NY 3 NIAGARA FALLS NY
PREVOST BUS
QC AE47028 · 2P9H33497SC001359
0 — No
84761636 May 16, 2025 NY 1 CHAMPLAIN NY
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
QC AE47027 · 2P9H33499SC001346
0 — No
84750424 May 16, 2025 NY 1 CHAMPLAIN NY
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
QC AE52273 · 2MGD1W918RW107451
0 — No
84660137 May 9, 2025 NY 1 CHAMPLAIN NY
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
QC AE46444 · 2PCH33491RC721793
0 — No
84528662 Apr 18, 2025 NY 3 CHAMPLAIN NY
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
QC AE52505 · 2PCH33499RC721542
1 390.21TB2-DOT No
84485406 Apr 18, 2025 NY 3 CHAMPLAIN NY
PREVOST BUS
QC AE46443 · 2PCH3349XRC721792
0 — No
84451144 Apr 18, 2025 NY 3 CHAMPLAIN NY
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
QC AE50718 · 2P9H33492SC001107
0 — No
84461798 Apr 16, 2025 NY 3 CHAMPLAIN NY
PREVOST BUS
QC AE46444 · 2PCH33491RC721793
0 — No
84452012 Apr 15, 2025 NY 3 CHAMPLAIN NY
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
QC AE51653 · 2PCH33490RC722000
1 395.8A-HOSPVI Yes
84451740 Apr 15, 2025 NY 3 CHAMPLAIN NY
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
QC AE48414 · 2P9H33490SC001347
0 — No
84451727 Apr 15, 2025 NY 3 CHAMPLAIN NY
MOTOR COACH INDUSTRIES MOTOR COACH
QC AE52272 · 2MGD1W910RW107413
0 — No
84371681 Apr 4, 2025 NY 1 CHAMPLAIN NY
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
QC A87685 · 2PCH33497RC721541
9 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.22H1-ELDNUM, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS No
83671135 Jan 17, 2025 VT 3 HIGHGATE POE
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
PQ AE53247 · 2PCH33490RC721655
0 — No
83505304 Dec 30, 2024 VT 2 DERBY PORT OF ENTRY
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
Ticket: Preo
PQ AE52505 · 2PCH33499RC721542
0 — No
83494783 Dec 24, 2024 NY 3 CHAMPLAIN NY
PREVOST MOTOR COACH
QC AE48243 · 2PCH3349XRC721999
0 — No
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
VA0250375036 Jan 27, 2025 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CA3701902794 Jul 30, 2019 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
CT1300412798 Jul 3, 2012 CT 0 5 Yes No Injury
NYSP10336390 Jul 1, 2011 NY 0 1 Yes No Injury
NY991406450A Jun 20, 1999 NY 0 1 Yes No Injury
NY951972350A Mar 17, 1995 NY 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC129875
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

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
Jul 5, 2007 MC129875-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION P04154533 BIPD/Primary $5,000,000 Sep 5, 2024 On file ACTIVE
NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION P04154533 91X $5,000,000 Sep 5, 2024 On file ACTIVE
NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION 07CBC25971 BIPD/Primary — May 25, 2023 Sep 5, 2024 REPLACED
NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION 07CBC25971 BIPD/Primary — May 25, 2023 May 25, 2023 REPLACED
NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION 07CBC0725971 BIPD/Primary — Jul 21, 2020 May 25, 2023 REPLACED
NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION 07 CBC 0725971 BIPD/Primary — Jul 21, 2012 Aug 14, 2020 CANCELLED
NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION 07 CBC 0725971 BIPD/Primary — Jul 21, 2012 Jul 21, 2020 REPLACED
ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. 277JG5320 BIPD — Jul 21, 2006 Jul 21, 2012 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 359 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 27, 2005 to Jul 21, 2006
RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. 1850053 BIPD — Jul 1, 2003 Jul 27, 2005 CANCELLED
RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. CBP 0850053 BIPD — Oct 9, 1997 Jul 1, 2003 REPLACED
RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. CBP0850053 BIPD — Mar 1, 1997 Apr 18, 1998 NAME CHANGED
RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO. CBP0850053 BIPD — Mar 1, 1997 Oct 9, 1997 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 725 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 7, 1995 to Mar 1, 1997
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE N08020171993/76Q BIPD/Primary — Mar 31, 1994 Mar 7, 1995 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 1960 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 17, 1988 to Mar 31, 1994
TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE NO8020171 BIPD/Primary — Jan 20, 1986 Nov 17, 1988 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 5, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
  2. Jun 20, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. May 25, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
  4. May 25, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
  5. Aug 14, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
  6. Jul 22, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  7. Jul 21, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHBRIDGE GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION
  8. Jul 21, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
  9. Jul 5, 2007
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Aug 2, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Aug 2, 2005
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Aug 2, 2005
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  13. Aug 2, 2005
    authority gap
    Common (Passenger) authority inactive: 702 days (through Jul 5, 2007)
  14. Jul 27, 2005
    insurance
    CANCEL — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  15. Jul 27, 2005
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 359 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 21, 2006)
  16. Jul 1, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  17. Apr 18, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  18. Oct 9, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — RANGER INS. CO./FAIRMONT SPECIALTY INS. CO.
  19. Mar 7, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
  20. Mar 7, 1995
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 725 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 1, 1997)
  21. Apr 13, 1989
    authority
    REVOKED — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Nov 17, 1988
    insurance
    CANCEL — TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE
  23. Nov 17, 1988
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1960 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 31, 1994)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CHAMPLAIN NY NY 24 1
CHAMPLAIN CUSTOMS POE NY 2 0
HANNACROIX NY NY 2 0
NIAGARA FALLS NY NY 2 0
ORCHARD PARK NY NY 2 0
KEYSTONE SD SD 2 0
AUDREY ZAPP DR NJ 1 0
SLOATSBURG NY NY 1 0
DERBY PORT OF ENTRY VT 1 0
HIGHGATE POE VT 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
395.22(h)(1) Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual Hours of Service 3 0
395.24(d) ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically Hours of Service 3 0
390.21(b) Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required General/Admin 2 0
395.24(c)(1)(iii) Driver failed to add file comment per safety officers request Hours of Service 2 0
395.8(e)(1) Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status Hours of Service 2 0
391.11(b)(2) Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries. Driver Fitness 1 0
395.22(h)(4) Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids Hours of Service 1 0
395.30(b)(1) Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD Hours of Service 1 0
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How to verify AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE

  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 AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE

Is AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 174684 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 AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE's safety rating? ▾
AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE'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 AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE had? ▾
57 roadside inspections are on file for AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE 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 AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE's out-of-service rate? ▾
AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE's peak out-of-service rate is 2.5% (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 AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE based? ▾
AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1091 ARMAND BOMBARDIER, TERREBONNE, Quebec (Canada) J6Y 1S9. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC129875). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE operate? ▾
AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE self-reports 23 power units and 25 drivers 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 AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE had any crashes? ▾
6 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for AUTOCAR PREFERENCE LTEE 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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Refreshed daily.
NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

Refreshed daily.
EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

Refreshed weekly.
Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

Refreshed weekly.

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