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FORREST TRUCKING COMPANY

FORREST TRUCKING COMPANY is a mid-sized fleet, operating 52 power units and 52 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in West Jefferson, OH. Across 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 20.0% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.4% national average, with 1 reportable crash. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for motor carrier of property (except household goods) and common.

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 · Sep 1, 2026
Review these
  • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 50.0% vs peer 16.7% Details →
On file
  • 2 active operating authorities
  • Active insurance on file ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · BMC-91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — FORREST TRUCKING COMPANY (USDOT 209346)
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

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 50.0% vs peer 16.7%

On file:
  • 2 active operating authorities
  • Active insurance on file — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · BMC-91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/209346/
As of: Sep 19, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 209346 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated Company officer: CYNTHIA FORREST Company officer 2: JACOB HATFIELD Dry Bulk Other (SAND, GRAVEL, LIME) Based in WEST JEFFERSON, OH

FMCSA census as of Sep 19, 2026 · Sources · Freshness

TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard

TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals · expand
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 50% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=19068 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Field change history →
Operating authority
Insurance

3 active liability filings

BOC-3 agent

NATIONAL RESIDENT AGENT SERVICE, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 209346
In FMCSA records since Mar 16, 1982 (~44y)
MC / docket MC166799
Entity CORPORATION
Company officer CYNTHIA FORREST
Company officer 2 JACOB HATFIELD
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Dry Bulk, Other (SAND, GRAVEL, LIME)
Fleet size 52 units
Drivers 52
Annual mileage 2,481,218 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (614) 879-5600
Email: [email protected]
Physical
6510 STATE ROUTE 29
WEST JEFFERSON, OH 43162-9746
Mailing
PO BOX 77
WEST JEFFERSON, OH 43162
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 209346
In FMCSA records since Mar 16, 1982 (~44y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 2,481,218 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 50.0% vs 23.4% +26.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.10 vs 1.80 -0.70
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.5%
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.

Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)

No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.

BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.

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Based on FMCSA authority grant of 1983-07-01 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 29 0 0
Trailers 8 0 0
Trucks 23 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 33 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 40 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 20 20 0
OOS inspections 0 4 0
OOS percentage 0% 20% —
National average 6.7% 23.4% 4.4%

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
52
Drivers
52
Inspections
40
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
33 all-time
Authorities
2
2 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Risk intelligence

FORREST TRUCKING COMPANY had 20 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 20.0%, which is in line with the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 7.0. 1 reportable crash occurred in the same 24-month window.

Inspection profile

20 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in OH (19) and KY (1).

Violation profile

20.0% out-of-service rate, near the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (33.3% of violations); top code 392.16(a) (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 9 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 52 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 52 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Heil co. are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 19,068 ACTIVE carriers operating 26–78 power units (±50% of this carrier's 52 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 19,068 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
50%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 19,068 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +33.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2023-09 2026-09

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
15 violations
5 OOS · 33.3%
Unsafe Driving
7 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Ohio (OH) 19 4 21.1% Sep 2, 2026
Kentucky (KY) 1 0 0.0% Aug 13, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 25
Heil 20
Peterbilt 11
Eadu 2
East Dump 2
Polar 2
Freightliner 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 — Sep 14, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Sep 14, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Sep 14, 2026
Unsafe Driving 6 — 0.45 0 — Sep 14, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 6 — 7.35 7 — Sep 14, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (40 rows) View all 40 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88903479 Sep 2, 2026 OH 2 COLUMBUS OH
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PLA3078 · 1NKZXPTX8HJ162550
3 393.209D-STBSP, 393.75A1-TEPBM, 392.2-SLLEWG1 Yes
88766341 Aug 21, 2026 OH 2 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWT7340 · 1XKZDP9X6PJ238738
1 393.60D No
88569663 Jul 29, 2026 OH 2 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWH4251 · 1XKZDP9X4KJ218173
1 392.16-D No
87235177 Mar 6, 2026 OH 3 HEBRON OH
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PLC1087 · 1NKZLP0XXNJ480150
0 — No
86368794 Nov 19, 2025 OH 3 NEW ALBANY OH
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PKY5156 · 1NKZLP0X3LJ429389
0 — No
86271408 Nov 6, 2025 OH 3 LEBANON OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWL4810 · 1XKZDP9X0LJ367276
0 — No
86083461 Oct 16, 2025 OH 2 PATASKALA OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWH4252 · 1XKZDP9X6KJ218174
4 393.45D-BAAL, 396.3A1-BALR, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Yes
85831830 Sep 18, 2025 OH 2 CAMBRIDGE OH
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWC7690 · 1XPCDP9X9HD368965
1 393.75A1-TAOBETA Yes
85480879 Aug 13, 2025 KY 2 PETERSBURG
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWL4811 · 1XKZDP9X2LJ367277
3 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 393.25A-L No
85316670 Jul 24, 2025 OH 3 COLUMBUS OH
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWE7624 · 1XPCDP9X4HD449355
1 392.16AD No
84751670 May 21, 2025 OH 3 COLUMBUS OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWH4249 · 1XKZDP9X0KJ218171
1 392.16AD No
84413167 Apr 15, 2025 OH 3 COLUMBUS OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWH4249 · 1XKZDP9X0KJ218171
0 — No
84380397 Apr 10, 2025 OH 3 ZANESVILLE OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWL4810 · 1XKZDP9X0LJ367276
0 — No
83866432 Feb 12, 2025 OH 2 CAMBRIDGE OH
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWC7688 · 1XPCDP9X3HD368962
2 393.9A-LRLI, 393.55E-B No
83755072 Jan 29, 2025 OH 3 COLUMBUS OH
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PLA3078 · 1NKZXPTX8HJ162550
1 392.16-D No
83699126 Jan 24, 2025 OH 2 LONDON OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWH4251 · 1XKZDP9X4KJ218173
5 393.9A-LRLI, 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LIL No
83374308 Dec 10, 2024 OH 2 LONDON OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWQ6501 · 1XKZDP9X4NJ480148
2 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9A-LRLI Yes
83272248 Nov 27, 2024 OH 3 REYNOLDSBURG OH
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PXA2979 · 1XKZDP9X1SJ138491
1 392.16-D No
82748298 Sep 23, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PLG1331 · 1NKZLP0X3JJ222904
0 — No
82748246 Sep 23, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PIV2422 · 1NPCLPEX4GD299605
1 392.16(a) No
82423577 Aug 19, 2024 OH 2 ROADSIDE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWE7623 · 1XPCDP9X2HD449354
2 393.75(a)(3), 393.95(a) Yes
82373670 Aug 12, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PVZ1630 · 1XPCDP9X3FD285738
1 392.16(a) No
82317130 Aug 5, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PVZ1630 · 1XPCDP9X3FD285738
1 392.16(a) No
82193683 Jul 23, 2024 OH 3 ROADSIDE
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWU6273 · 1XKZDP9X6PJ238741
0 — No
82083765 Jul 9, 2024 OH 1 WILMINGTON SCALES NB
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWQ6502 · 1XKZDP9X2NJ488393
2 393.75(a)(3) Yes
Recent Crashes (33 rows) View all 33 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
OH0255050641 Mar 18, 2025 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0243049047 Mar 12, 2024 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0233206021 Nov 15, 2023 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0236165629 Sep 22, 2023 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0215125603 Jul 15, 2021 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0216095344 Jun 4, 2021 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0214059250 Feb 11, 2021 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0205213153 Dec 2, 2020 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0203139014 Jul 13, 2020 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0193202671 Oct 4, 2019 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0186164183 Oct 9, 2018 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0186103896 Jul 2, 2018 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0174019037 Sep 13, 2017 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0176040211 Mar 20, 2017 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0167062859 Nov 4, 2016 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0166102085 Aug 5, 2016 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0164011212 Apr 21, 2016 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0166035391 Mar 16, 2016 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0154032751 Nov 25, 2015 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0156101707 Aug 22, 2015 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0128106431 Apr 3, 2012 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0118206117 Nov 30, 2011 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0116550609 Aug 2, 2011 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0106480814 Nov 3, 2010 OH 0 0 Yes No Tow
OH0098054140 Apr 14, 2009 OH 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
MC166799
Active
Granted Jul 1, 1983
View full authority record →
common
MC166799
Active
—
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Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CAZS2717 BMC-91X — Sep 1, 2026 On file ACTIVE
Great West Casualty Co GRT06800A BMC-91X — Sep 1, 2023 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GRT06800A 91X $1,000,000 Sep 1, 2023 On file ACTIVE
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. EBA 001 99 10 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2016 Sep 1, 2023 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. EBA 001 99 10 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2016 Oct 1, 2023 CANCELLED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. EBA 001 99 10 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2011 Apr 1, 2016 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. CPA 088 25 47 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2010 Apr 1, 2010 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. EBA 001 99 10 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2010 Apr 1, 2011 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. CPA 088 25 47 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 2006 Apr 1, 2010 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. CPP 067 55 91 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 1997 Apr 1, 2006 REPLACED
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. CPP 067 55 91 CARGO — Apr 1, 1997 Feb 5, 2017 CANCELLED
ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY BPP 0034304 CARGO — Apr 1, 1994 May 2, 1997 CANCELLED
ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY CA 0034311 BIPD/Primary — Apr 1, 1994 May 2, 1997 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Oct 1, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — Great West Casualty Co
  2. Oct 1, 2026
    authority
    Authority revoked — Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice
  3. Sep 1, 2026
    authority
    Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice — Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
    Details →
  4. Oct 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  5. Sep 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  6. Feb 5, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  7. Apr 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  8. Apr 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  9. Apr 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  10. Apr 1, 2006
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
  11. May 2, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. May 2, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. May 5, 1986
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Jul 1, 1983
    authority
    Active — Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ROADSIDE OH 15 2
COLUMBUS OH OH 5 1
WILMINGTON SCALES NB OH 3 3
CAMBRIDGE OH OH 2 1
CAMBRIDGE SCALES OH 2 0
LONDON OH OH 2 1
PETERSBURG KY 1 0
HEBRON OH OH 1 0
IR 71 SOUTHBOUND TRUCK PARKING OH 1 0
LEBANON OH OH 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 9 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 6 6
392.2 Violation of Local Laws Unsafe Driving 3 0
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.207(f) Air suspension pressure loss Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 1 1

Related Records

Ohio carriers West Jefferson carriers ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Great West Casualty Co 40 inspections 33 reportable crashes
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