PVS MINIBULK 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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PVS MINIBULK INC (USDOT 2054804) 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): JOHN CANNON (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: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — CT CORPORATION SYSTEM Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2054804/ As of: Jul 17, 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 5.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 17.6% vs peer median 16.9% (worse). n=16770 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.
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 34
2 active policies
Company profile
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InsuranceAMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 1, 2010
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Process AgentCT CORPORATION SYSTEMBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC721469ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 120 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 70 | 70 | 11 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 8 | 2 |
| OOS percentage | 5.71% | 11.43% | 18.18% |
| 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
PVS MINIBULK INC is a motor carrier based in DETROIT, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2054804. 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 60 power units and 28 drivers, with 120 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 17.6%. 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.
PVS MINIBULK INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 60 power units and 28 drivers, based in Detroit, MI. Across 75 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
75 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 83% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (23) and SC (11), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (46.4% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLLR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 60 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 28 drivers; Kenworth, Unknown, 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 16,770 ACTIVE carriers operating 30–90 power units (±50% of this carrier's 60 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) | 20 | 3 | 15.0% | May 18, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 12, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | May 30, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jun 10, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Feb 12, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 9, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 5, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 3, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 21, 2024 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Delaware (DE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 27, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 96 | |
| Unknown | 23 | |
| Other | 10 | |
| Bren | 7 | |
| Trailer | 7 | |
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| Knnw | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 0.17 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.14 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 0.56 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | — | 2.18 | 2 | — | 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 (120 rows) View all 120 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88129408 | Jun 12, 2026 | MO | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88091827 | Jun 8, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87996996 | May 30, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87904111 | May 18, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 172.516C6, 392.2W | No |
| 87502282 | Apr 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH-0030 IN DALLAS CO. (32-64) |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | — | No |
| 87423193 | Mar 23, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-0069-in-harris-co.-(115-151 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: International
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0 | — | No |
| 87284380 | Mar 6, 2026 | MI | 2 | mi-monroe-scale-n/b |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87364982 | Mar 4, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87263072 | Mar 4, 2026 | TX | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87043163 | Feb 12, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.70B1I-C, 393.45B2 | Yes |
| 87048143 | Feb 11, 2026 | WI | 2 | HANCOCK WI |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86967611 | Feb 3, 2026 | TX | 1 | tx-ih-0035w-in-denton-co.-(69-85) |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2RG | No |
| 86895560 | Jan 21, 2026 | MO | 2 | mo-st.-louis-mo |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86843124 | Jan 12, 2026 | TX | 1 | IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.75G-LOAD, 392.2W | Yes |
| 86768026 | Jan 9, 2026 | TX | 1 | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45DLPC, 393.55E | No |
| 86747175 | Jan 9, 2026 | VA | 1 | MADISON HEIGHTS VA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 86716786 | Jan 2, 2026 | TX | 1 | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2UV | Yes |
| 86644676 | Dec 22, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86605597 | Dec 16, 2025 | TX | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86558047 | Dec 11, 2025 | OH | 2 | SARDINIA OH |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86334523 | Nov 13, 2025 | SC | 1 | MONETTA SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86252894 | Nov 6, 2025 | VA | 1 | ALBERTA VA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86241519 | Nov 3, 2025 | MO | 2 | mo-st.-louis-mo |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86222102 | Nov 3, 2025 | OK | 2 | BRYAN COUNTY PORT OF ENTRY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 172.516C6-HMPMC | Yes |
| 86207865 | Oct 30, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-sb-i-75-@-mt-morris-rd |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 172.600C1-HMER | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX6UCAHQE1XX | Mar 28, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TX6GQ8HQE14U | Nov 23, 2022 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA001640700X | Feb 10, 2020 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA805832900X | May 29, 2018 | PA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX4A6BHQE1DD | Feb 25, 2015 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT1300056556 | Jan 28, 2013 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX34D7HQE14I | Jan 5, 2011 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2010 | MC721469-C | CPL | REVOCATION | 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 |
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| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA1049675 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 1, 2010 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM1325840 | 34 | — | Apr 1, 2010 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 16, 2010
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| RINGGOLD GA | GA | 4 | 0 |
| LEXINGTON SC | SC | 3 | 1 |
| IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE | TX | 3 | 1 |
| WILMINGTON SCALES NB | OH | 2 | 0 |
| LYNCHBURG SC | SC | 2 | 1 |
| IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE | TX | 2 | 1 |
| I-65 NB | AL | 1 | 0 |
| REECE CITY | AL | 1 | 1 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| UNION SCALE | CT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 107.620(b) | No copy of US DOT Hazardous Materials Registration Number | Unknown | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured | Hazardous Materials | 2 | 0 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
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AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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CT CORPORATION SYSTEM
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How to verify PVS MINIBULK INC
- 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.
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- 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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