VALLEY TRANSPORTATION INC
FRESNO, CA
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.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — VALLEY TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 2071995) 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): DEBORAH SIMPSON (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 2 fatalities on crash record — 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2071995/ 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 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 1.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 22.6% vs peer median 15.6% (worse). n=28856 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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InsuranceHUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 1, 2021
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Process AgentINTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 34 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 110 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 61 | 61 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 11 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 18.03% | 100% |
| 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
VALLEY TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in FRESNO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2071995. 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 34 power units and 27 drivers, with 110 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 22.6%. 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.
VALLEY TRANSPORTATION INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 34 power units and 27 drivers, based in Fresno, CA. Across 67 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.9% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.
67 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 63% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (67 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
20.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (74.5% of violations); top code 393.45B2-B-AIR (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 6 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 34 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 27 drivers; Kenworth, Wabash National, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 28,856 ACTIVE carriers operating 17–51 power units (±50% of this carrier's 34 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 61 | 11 | 18.0% | Jun 22, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 95 | |
| Wabash National | 55 | |
| Freightliner | 9 | |
| Great Dane | 7 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 | |
| Trim | 2 | |
| Mono | 1 | |
| Pine | 1 | |
| Trlmo | 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 | 1 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.14 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | — | 2.91 | 3 | — | 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 (110 rows) View all 110 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88214692 | Jun 22, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | No |
| 88017992 | Jun 1, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87526313 | Apr 7, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 87470487 | Mar 30, 2026 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87386612 | Mar 23, 2026 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87277020 | Mar 10, 2026 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87216975 | Mar 5, 2026 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87206943 | Mar 4, 2026 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 87045924 | Feb 12, 2026 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LIL, 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 87021363 | Feb 11, 2026 | CA | 2 | ca-fresno,-ca |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.13C3-CSURR | No |
| 86908453 | Jan 23, 2026 | CA | 2 | GILROY INSPECTION FACILITY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86731547 | Jan 6, 2026 | CA | 2 | SB SANTA NELLA PLATFORM SCALES |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.45B2-B-VAC, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.11A1-CSLRR | Yes |
| 86673426 | Dec 24, 2025 | CA | 3 | WB LIVERMORE SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86673392 | Dec 23, 2025 | CA | 2 | GILROY IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86670488 | Dec 23, 2025 | CA | 2 | GILROY IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86451526 | Nov 26, 2025 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86378232 | Nov 20, 2025 | CA | 3 | MADERA AREA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86376820 | Nov 18, 2025 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86344487 | Nov 13, 2025 | CA | 2 | GRAPEVINE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86247855 | Nov 3, 2025 | CA | 2 | GILROY IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86007895 | Oct 9, 2025 | CA | 1 | CASTAIC IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 85995515 | Oct 7, 2025 | CA | 2 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85973429 | Oct 3, 2025 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE IF |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85955084 | Oct 3, 2025 | CA | 1 | KEENE PLATFORM SCALES |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 86061005 | Sep 26, 2025 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (12 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA2662300975 | Oct 19, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA7252200436 | Apr 12, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA4301900402 | Nov 14, 2019 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA4261800705 | Dec 21, 2018 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA4351803851 | Sep 19, 2018 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0008167550 | Aug 10, 2017 | CA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CA4351713060 | Jun 14, 2017 | CA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA4351501849 | Dec 15, 2015 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0006290285 | Feb 19, 2014 | CA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CA0006174441 | Aug 7, 2013 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA0005979607 | Mar 12, 2013 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0005763133 | Aug 20, 2012 | CA | 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 | MC728961 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 26, 2020 | MC728961-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| May 16, 2011 | MC728961-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Nov 15, 2010 | MC728961-P | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-010032 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 17, 2021 | May 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-010032 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 17, 2021 | Jun 23, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-008073 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2021 | Jun 17, 2021 | REPLACED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-008073 | 91X | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2021 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BUI-008073 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2021 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-0278035 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK-0278035 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | MR-8254X694-11-CAG | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | MR-8254X694-11-CAG | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2011 | May 1, 2011 | REPLACED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | TP 9880267 01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 28, 2010 | May 1, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 51 MS TM3063 | CARGO | — | May 1, 2010 | Jul 17, 2011 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 23, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 22, 2021
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Jun 17, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 26, 2020
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Oct 21, 2020
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May 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
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May 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 17, 2011insuranceCANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 16, 2011
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May 9, 2011
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May 9, 2011authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 1, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
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May 1, 2011insuranceCANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 26 | 6 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 24 | 5 |
| GRAPEVINE IF | CA | 20 | 4 |
| CASTAIC IF | CA | 17 | 4 |
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 4 | 1 |
| GILROY INSPECTION FACILITY | CA | 3 | 0 |
| GCVEF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| GRAPEVINE CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| KEENE PLATFORM SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| MADERA AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC728961
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HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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INTERSTATE COMMERCE AUTHORITY INC
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110 inspections
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12 reportable crashes
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How to verify VALLEY TRANSPORTATION 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.
- 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.
- 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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