RED SEA CARRIERS LLC
USDOT 2144889 • 2776 WINDRIDGE DR, COLUMBUS, OH, 43231
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-781400 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 30, 2016 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | OCA-0000431 | ON FILE | Jul 6, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | OCA-0000431 | CANCELLED | Jul 6, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP50801A | REPLACED | Jul 6, 2019 | Jul 6, 2025 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0707470 | REPLACED | Aug 15, 2018 | Jul 6, 2019 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0707470 | REPLACED | Jul 6, 2016 | Aug 15, 2018 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 0707470 | CANCELLED | Jul 6, 2014 | Jul 6, 2016 |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | BIPD/Primary | PL199514611 | CANCELLED | Jul 6, 2012 | Jul 6, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000431 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2025 | Oct 31, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000431 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP50801A | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2025 | Jul 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0707470 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2019 | Jul 6, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0707470 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 15, 2018 | Aug 15, 2018 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 0707470 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2016 | Jul 6, 2016 |
| CANCEL | OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199514611 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2014 | Jul 6, 2014 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC781400 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 30, 2016 |
| MC781400 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 9, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2014 |
| MC781400 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 11, 2012 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
9 states • 14 inspections
Violation Summary (31 violations from 14 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2 | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203(c) | Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (14 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2026 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL CONECUH | I-65 | ...KD8890 | RED SEA CARRIERS LLC |
| Mar 1, 2015 | WV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 2, 2013 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records