ROCKING 8 TRANSPORTATION INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
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TruckCodex risk summary — ROCKING 8 TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 1984456) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): DAVID SONNIER (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1984456/ 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 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 27.7% vs peer median 15% (worse). n=37967 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Dec 1, 2015
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 22 | 0 |
| Trailers | 25 | 38 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 4 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 78 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 44 | 44 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 22.73% | — |
| 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
ROCKING 8 TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in HOUSTON, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1984456. 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 27 power units and 16 drivers, with 78 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 27.7%. 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.
ROCKING 8 TRANSPORTATION INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 27 power units and 16 drivers, based in Houston, TX. Across 50 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 24.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING, and operating authority is active for contract.
50 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (49) and GA (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
24.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (87.8% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 4 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 27 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; International, Clem, and Other are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 37,967 ACTIVE carriers operating 13–41 power units (±50% of this carrier's 27 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 44 | 10 | 22.7% | Jun 10, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 56 | |
| Clem | 19 | |
| Other | 12 | |
| Kenworth | 10 | |
| Jimd | 3 | |
| Mack | 3 | |
| Mana | 3 | |
| Brut | 2 | |
| Benl | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | — | 3.85 | 4 | — | 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 (78 rows) View all 78 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88133024 | Jun 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3, 393.201A | Yes |
| 87852627 | May 13, 2026 | TX | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87777626 | May 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87609820 | Apr 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH10 EB BROOKSHIRE SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 2W | No |
| 87344317 | Mar 18, 2026 | TX | 1 | tx-ih-0010-in-harris-co.-(742-797 |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87191743 | Feb 25, 2026 | TX | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 87164905 | Feb 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-0069-in-harris-co.-(115-151 |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87007730 | Feb 4, 2026 | TX | 1 | tx-13500--east-fwy-sout |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.207A | Yes |
| 86924662 | Jan 21, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-300--mercury-dr |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9, 393.9T | No |
| 86806911 | Jan 9, 2026 | TX | 1 | tx-ih-0010-in-harris-co.-(742-797 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.3A1BL, 396.3A1B, 393.55C1 | Yes |
| 86739550 | Jan 6, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-0010-in-harris-co.-(742-797 |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86554253 | Dec 10, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-8000--east-fwy |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86543811 | Dec 9, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-2500--underwood-rd |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86323662 | Nov 12, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.203C | No |
| 86245851 | Nov 3, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-1600--bass-st |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 999 | No |
| 86071765 | Oct 9, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.104F3 | No |
| 85993680 | Oct 2, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-2500--underwood-rd |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.207A, 393.28 | Yes |
| 85993475 | Sep 30, 2025 | TX | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 85522630 | Aug 13, 2025 | TX | 2 | TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86072111 | Aug 4, 2025 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9 | No |
| 85258930 | Jul 16, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-300--mercury |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84989133 | Jun 17, 2025 | TX | 1 | TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3A1DSCB | Yes |
| 84719724 | May 14, 2025 | TX | 1 | IH10 WB SEALY SCALE |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84670175 | May 12, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-4600--dacoma |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84644699 | May 8, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-us59-@-tx523-loop |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.11 | No |
Recent Crashes (19 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX6XCEHQE19P | Jul 18, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6AAEHQE1Z0 | Apr 14, 2022 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX68ABHQE1S9 | Jan 21, 2022 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX686AHQE1JY | Jan 5, 2022 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5GC7HQE1V5 | Apr 5, 2019 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5FIDHQE1AD | Mar 29, 2019 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX5BLCHQE1D8 | Nov 2, 2018 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX5AXBHQE1AO | Oct 17, 2018 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX57ECHQE191 | Jun 15, 2018 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX4UVEHQE1L4 | Mar 21, 2017 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX4R9AHQE1QE | Oct 31, 2016 | TX | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX4BTBHQE1KV | Apr 9, 2015 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX41W8HQE1CZ | Mar 21, 2014 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3RVCHQE151 | May 4, 2013 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3M7DHQE1T1 | Oct 17, 2012 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3N0CHQE1PI | Oct 4, 2012 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3KUGHQE1WU | Aug 13, 2012 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX3A3BHQE18P | Apr 26, 2011 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX33RAHQE1PK | Jan 20, 2010 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC919814 | common | N | — |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2015 | MC919814-P | CPL | PERMIT | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (2 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 021773-00 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 1, 2015 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING | 5082519659 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 29, 2015 | Dec 1, 2015 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 1, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
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Jun 19, 2015
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALE | TX | 6 | 2 |
| SH 288 NB ANGLETON | TX | 4 | 0 |
| PERRY GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| 7302 CLINTON DR | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH10 EB BROOKSHIRE SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH10 WB SEALY SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH 45 MM 103 | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 4 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.134 | No/improper securement of roll/hook container | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.28 | Improper or no wiring protection as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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- 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.
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