PRAIRIE LINE INC

USDOT 201725 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: JEFFREY S. HAMILL Company officer 2: NORMA J. HAMILL Grain / Feed / Hay Dry Bulk Other (SHINGLE ROCK) Based in SHAKOPEE, MN 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
Policy effective · Oct 1, 2025
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 29 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Active insurance on file MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) · 84 Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JEFFREY S. HAMILL
Company officer 2: NORMA J. HAMILL
Cargo: Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Other (SHINGLE ROCK)
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 — PRAIRIE LINE INC (USDOT 201725)
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): JEFFREY S. HAMILL (Company officer); NORMA J. HAMILL (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 29 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Active insurance on file — MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) · 84
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/201725/
As of: Jul 25, 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 60% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=44403 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.

Operating authority
Insurance

2 active liability policies

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 201725
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JEFFREY S. HAMILL
Company officer 2 NORMA J. HAMILL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Grain / Feed / Hay, Dry Bulk, Other (SHINGLE ROCK)
Fleet size 23 units
Drivers 26
Annual mileage 1,720,258 mi
Contact & address
Physical
1393 STAGECOACH RD
SHAKOPEE, MN 55379
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 201725
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,720,258 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 60.0% vs 23.4% +36.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.29 vs 1.80 +0.49
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
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 23 0 0
Trailers 32 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 29 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 29 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 17 17 0
OOS inspections 0 4 0
OOS percentage 0% 23.53%
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
26
Inspections
29
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
60.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
29 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

PRAIRIE LINE INC is a corporation based in SHAKOPEE, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 201725. 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 26 drivers, with 29 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.

Carrier overview

PRAIRIE LINE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 23 power units and 26 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Shakopee, MN. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.5% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION, and operating authority is active for contract and broker.

Inspection profile

17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 42% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (10) and WI (7), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

23.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (43.6% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 8 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 26 drivers; Peterbilt, Timpte, and East dump are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 60.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

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

Compared against 44,403 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 44,403 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
60%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 44,403 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +45.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2026-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Minnesota (MN) 10 2 20.0% Feb 23, 2026
Wisconsin (WI) 7 2 28.6% Feb 18, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 21
Timpte 18
East Dump 3
Mack 3
Timpte In 3
Kenworth 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 1 0.06 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 5 1.56 2 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 6 13.27 13 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 (29 rows) View all 29 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87176755 Feb 23, 2026 MN 1 WEST LAKELAND MN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
4 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47E, 393.9A-LIL Yes
87106280 Feb 18, 2026 WI 3 MENOMONIE WI
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
86558742 Dec 10, 2025 WI 2 MENOMONIE WI
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
4 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLEWA1 Yes
86023373 Oct 9, 2025 WI 2 OSCEOLA WI
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.28-WS-6, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 392.2-SLLFC No
86052461 Oct 8, 2025 MN 3 LE SUEUR MN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
9 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWG1 No
85833938 Sep 18, 2025 WI 2 OSCEOLA WI
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.28-WS-6, 392.2-SLLS2, 393.45B2-B-AIR No
85303492 Jul 22, 2025 WI 3 MENOMONIE WI
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
84848775 May 27, 2025 MN 3 WEST LAKELAND MN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
84778368 May 23, 2025 WI 1 HUDSON WI
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
5 393.47A-BDC, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.48A-BIBD Yes
84778779 May 19, 2025 MN 3 WEST LAKELAND MN
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
84737783 May 14, 2025 MN 3 WEST LAKELAND MN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
84577010 Apr 28, 2025 MN 1 WEST LAKELAND MN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
83650613 Jan 13, 2025 MN 3 WEST LAKELAND MN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
83561303 Jan 2, 2025 MN 3 WEST LAKELAND MN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
83374797 Dec 5, 2024 MN 3 WEST LAKELAND MN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
83233562 Nov 20, 2024 WI 3 OSCEOLA WI
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
82933725 Oct 11, 2024 MN 3 SAINT PAUL MN
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
80559444 Jan 8, 2024 MN 3 mn-st.-croix-weigh-station
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
80553983 Jan 3, 2024 WI 3 MENOMONIE WI
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
80463206 Dec 21, 2023 WI 3 MENOMONIE WI
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
79907780 Oct 13, 2023 MN 3 mn-st.-croix-weigh-station
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
79643289 Sep 12, 2023 MN 3 mn-st.-croix-weigh-station
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
79630811 Sep 11, 2023 MN 3 mn-st.-croix-weigh-station
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
2 395.8(k)(2), 392.2 No
79398622 Aug 14, 2023 MN 3 mn-st.-croix-weigh-station
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
79317546 Aug 3, 2023 MN 3 mn-st.-croix-weigh-station
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (29 rows) View all 29 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MN0251430034 May 23, 2025 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0223410317 Dec 7, 2022 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
WI0000118342 Nov 1, 2022 WI 0 2 Yes No Injury
MN0192260172 Aug 14, 2019 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0191780144 Jun 27, 2019 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN0183050227 Nov 1, 2018 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000102971 Nov 16, 2017 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0151380256 May 15, 2015 MN 0 2 Yes No Injury
MN0131150145 Apr 19, 2013 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0121670263 Jun 13, 2012 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0121220165 Apr 24, 2012 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN0102740205 Oct 1, 2010 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN0100730113 Feb 12, 2010 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0070960029 Feb 9, 2007 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000048369 Jan 4, 2006 WI 0 2 Yes No Injury
WI0000046446 Jun 27, 2005 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000046613 May 19, 2005 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0050570073 Feb 26, 2005 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0050880102 Jan 21, 2005 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0041740278 Mar 26, 2004 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000035524 Jan 24, 2002 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0141409600 Nov 29, 2001 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
WI000023741A Oct 9, 1998 WI 1 1 Yes No Fatal
MN9740943100 Jul 31, 1997 MN 0 1 No No Injury
WI000016381A Oct 18, 1996 WI 0 4 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 MC157228 common N
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
MERCHANTS BONDING COMPANY ( MUTUAL) 101605183 84 Oct 1, 2025 On file ACTIVE
OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY RLI2133381 SURETY Oct 1, 2013 Oct 1, 2025 REPLACED
PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. NONE TRUST FUND Nov 20, 2012 Oct 18, 2013 CANCELLED
PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. NONE TRUST FUND Nov 20, 2012 Oct 1, 2013 REPLACED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0479282 SURETY Oct 26, 2003 Nov 20, 2012 REPLACED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0479282 SURETY Oct 26, 2003 Nov 22, 2012 CANCELLED
CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION LP00798376 BIPD/Primary Oct 26, 2002 Sep 18, 2003 CANCELLED
CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION LP 798376 SURETY Oct 26, 2002 Oct 26, 2003 CANCELLED
UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. 610 203537 9 SURETY Dec 2, 1994 Oct 26, 2002 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP-1385 91X $1,000,000 Nov 2, 1989 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP-1385 CARGO Aug 1, 1987 Sep 19, 2013 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 1, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY
  2. Jun 8, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — BROKER
    Details →
  3. Oct 18, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
  4. Oct 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
  5. Sep 19, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  6. Nov 22, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  7. Nov 21, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — BROKER
    Details →
  8. Nov 20, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  9. Nov 18, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — BROKER
    Details →
  10. Oct 26, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION
  11. Sep 18, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAPITOL INDEMNITY CORPORATION
  12. Oct 26, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
  13. Nov 26, 1993
    authority
    GRANTED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  14. Jun 10, 1985
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  15. May 26, 1982
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  16. Dec 18, 1981
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
WEST LAKELAND MN MN 8 2
MENOMONIE WI WI 5 1
OSCEOLA WI WI 3 0
LE SUEUR MN MN 1 0
MENDOTA HEIGHTS MN 1 1
SAINT PAUL MN MN 1 0
HUDSON WI WI 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 12 0
393.205(a) Wheel/rim cracked or broken Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.8(k)(2) Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status Hours of Service 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page
Directory
Authority Records
Insurance Carriers
Process Agent (BOC-3)
Carrier Records
Discover
Explainers

How to verify PRAIRIE LINE 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 PRAIRIE LINE INC

Is PRAIRIE LINE INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. PRAIRIE LINE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 201725 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 PRAIRIE LINE INC's safety rating?
PRAIRIE LINE 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 PRAIRIE LINE INC had?
29 roadside inspections are on file for PRAIRIE LINE 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 PRAIRIE LINE INC's out-of-service rate?
PRAIRIE LINE INC's peak out-of-service rate is 60.0% (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 PRAIRIE LINE INC based?
PRAIRIE LINE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1393 STAGECOACH RD, SHAKOPEE, Minnesota 55379. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does PRAIRIE LINE INC have valid operating authority?
PRAIRIE LINE 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 PRAIRIE LINE INC operate?
PRAIRIE LINE INC self-reports 23 power units and 26 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 PRAIRIE LINE INC had any crashes?
29 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for PRAIRIE LINE INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring 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.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

Data sources & freshness

TruckCodex aggregates official public-sector datasets. See the Source registry for dataset-level coverage and the Freshness log for last-import timestamps.

Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.

Refreshed daily.

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.

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

Refreshed weekly.

TruckCodex is an independent aggregator; it is not affiliated with FMCSA, NHTSA, EIA, or Transport Canada. Always verify compliance-critical information directly with the originating agency.