BEST WAY EXPRESS LLC
WEST HAVEN, UT
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 62 days Dec 29, 2011 → Feb 29, 2012
- Common (Property) gap · 57 days Inactive Jan 4, 2012 → reinstated Mar 1, 2012
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BEST WAY EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 2111812) 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): DUMITRU BEGLET (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 62 days — Dec 29, 2011 → Feb 29, 2012 • Common (Property) gap · 57 days — Inactive Jan 4, 2012 → reinstated Mar 1, 2012 On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2111812/ 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 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Feb 28, 2025
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC736274ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 7 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 19 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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
BEST WAY EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in WEST HAVEN, UT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2111812. 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 7 power units and 7 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file. 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.
BEST WAY EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 7 drivers, based in West Haven, UT. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in UT (4) and OR (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (60.0% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Fre are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 4, 2012 to Mar 1, 2012 (57 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 29, 2011 to Feb 29, 2012 (62 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah (UT) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 15, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 15 | |
| Utility | 14 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 | |
| Fre | 1 | |
| Vanguard | 1 | |
| Volvo | 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 | 2 | — | 0.26 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 2.61 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | 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 (19 rows) View all 19 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87863348 | May 14, 2026 | ID | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.22H4-ELDBRODS, 392.2-SLLILC | No |
| 87107776 | Feb 19, 2026 | UT | 3 | BRIGHAM CITY UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86964867 | Feb 2, 2026 | OR | 3 | HUNTINGTON OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85244511 | Jul 15, 2025 | NM | 2 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84973388 | Jun 15, 2025 | ID | 1 | MERIDIAN ID |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84320839 | Apr 2, 2025 | UT | 3 | BRIGHAM CITY UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 83392050 | Dec 11, 2024 | UT | 3 | SALT LAKE CITY UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.24, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 82713827 | Sep 20, 2024 | OR | 3 | LAKE OSWEGO OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81844837 | Jun 9, 2024 | WY | 1 | EVANSTON POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81790226 | May 30, 2024 | UT | 3 | BRIGHAM CITY UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 80750108 | Feb 1, 2024 | ID | 3 | JUNIPER ID |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 80554287 | Jan 4, 2024 | WA | 3 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 80456924 | Dec 20, 2023 | ID | 3 | CALDWELL ID |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80063475 | Oct 30, 2023 | UT | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.16(a), 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
| 79935186 | Oct 16, 2023 | UT | 1 | PERRY PORT OF ENTRY SOUTHBOUND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.53(b), 393.47(e), 393.45 | No |
| 79833379 | Oct 3, 2023 | OR | 3 | or-la-grande---2-mi-w-la-grande |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79341736 | Aug 6, 2023 | OK | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79236696 | Jul 19, 2023 | UT | 3 | PERRY PORT OF ENTRY NORTHBOUND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8 | No |
| 78668114 | May 17, 2023 | UT | 1 | PERRY PORT OF ENTRY SOUTHBOUND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WY0202304623 | Mar 28, 2023 | WY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| UT2004714141 | Jul 23, 2020 | UT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KS2019E17422 | May 1, 2019 | KS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0005084799 | Feb 27, 2011 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 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 | |
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| Mar 1, 2012 | MC736274-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Feb 9, 2011 | MC736274-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT37159A | 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 28, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA03279964 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 21, 2024 | Feb 28, 2025 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA3279964 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 28, 2021 | Mar 21, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN253451 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 28, 2019 | Feb 28, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO. | SFT9486284 02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 28, 2018 | Feb 28, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | SFT9486284 01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 28, 2017 | Feb 28, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN160380 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 20, 2015 | Feb 28, 2017 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN160380 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 28, 2015 | May 20, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013CP0166900 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 28, 2014 | Feb 28, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 013CP0130700 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 28, 2013 | Feb 28, 2014 | REPLACED |
| GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK6000969000 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 29, 2012 | Feb 28, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 62 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 29, 2011 to Feb 29, 2012 | ||||||
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 36-1921-00024 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 2, 2011 | Dec 29, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY | GIC 36-0900-00024 | CARGO | — | Feb 2, 2011 | May 23, 2013 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 28, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 21, 2024insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 28, 2024
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Feb 28, 2021insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 22, 2021
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Feb 28, 2019insuranceCANCEL — GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 27, 2019
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Feb 28, 2018insuranceCANCEL — THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA
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Feb 14, 2018
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Feb 28, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 20, 2015insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 28, 2015insuranceCANCEL — SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 27, 2015
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Feb 28, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 23, 2013insuranceREVOKED — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 28, 2013insuranceCANCEL — GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 26, 2013
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Mar 1, 2012
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Jan 4, 2012
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Jan 4, 2012authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 4, 2012authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 57 days (through Mar 1, 2012)
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Dec 29, 2011insuranceCANCEL — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 29, 2011insurance gapCoverage gap: 62 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 29, 2012)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| BRIGHAM CITY UT | UT | 3 | 0 |
| PERRY PORT OF ENTRY SOUTHBOUND | UT | 2 | 0 |
| CALDWELL ID | ID | 1 | 0 |
| JUNIPER ID | ID | 1 | 1 |
| MERIDIAN ID | ID | 1 | 0 |
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| HUNTINGTON OR | OR | 1 | 0 |
| LAKE OSWEGO OR | OR | 1 | 0 |
| PERRY PORT OF ENTRY NORTHBOUND | UT | 1 | 0 |
| SALT LAKE CITY UT | UT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC736274
common · ACTIVE · MC
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GRANITE STATE INSURANCE CO.
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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SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GATEWAY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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19 inspections
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4 reportable crashes
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How to verify BEST WAY EXPRESS LLC
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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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