SAR EXPRESS LLC
DAYTON, OH
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- 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 — SAR EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 2152661) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): SERVER KILICH (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • 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 · $750,000 — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2152661/ 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=331449 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.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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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InsurancePROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Nov 14, 2025
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC764799ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 11 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 0 | 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 17 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 4 | 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
SAR EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in DAYTON, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2152661. 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 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
SAR EXPRESS LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Dayton, OH. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 43% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (5) and AZ (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (38.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 8 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Volvo, Reitnouer, and Trlr are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,449 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Volvo | 17 | |
| Reitnouer | 6 | |
| Trailer | 5 | |
| Rntr | 2 | |
| Unknown | 2 | |
| Trail-Eze | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.33 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 2.45 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 1.66 | 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 (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 84283383 | Mar 31, 2025 | MI | 2 | mi-i-94-e/b-@-concord-rd |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 84152443 | Mar 17, 2025 | OH | 2 | JACKSON OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 83585619 | Jan 10, 2025 | OH | 3 | HEBRON OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 390.21TB1-MC | No |
| 82235807 | Jul 23, 2024 | AZ | 3 | SAN SIMON AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 82159620 | Jul 14, 2024 | IN | 3 | SPICELAND IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82001300 | Jun 29, 2024 | MO | 2 | STRAFFORD MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.17(c), 392.2, 395.24 | No |
| 81785800 | Jun 3, 2024 | OH | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) | Yes |
| 81763044 | May 27, 2024 | AZ | 2 | PHOENIX AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.75(a)(3), 396.17(c), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81696549 | May 23, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE INSPECTION |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81675395 | May 21, 2024 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 393.205(a) | No |
| 81282006 | Apr 5, 2024 | OH | 3 | oh-road-side/ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.22(h)(4), 392.2 | No |
| 81241723 | Mar 29, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 83827540 | Jan 18, 2024 | NM | 3 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80082221 | Nov 3, 2023 | MI | 2 | I-75 NB @ 26 MM |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 79994319 | Sep 21, 2023 | IL | 3 | I80 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79271131 | Jul 28, 2023 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79257030 | Jul 26, 2023 | MI | 2 | I-75 NB AT 5 MM |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| AR2026504593 | Jan 24, 2026 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000102587 | May 13, 2023 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0710718881 | Jan 16, 2020 | NM | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0196137068 | Jul 21, 2019 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0019520103 | Feb 14, 2019 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903305667 | Jan 20, 2019 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000075088 | Aug 29, 2018 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0000042759 | Aug 21, 2018 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX000816750 | May 27, 2017 | IL | 0 | 7 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0176035592 | Mar 13, 2017 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0002959657 | Mar 6, 2015 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
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 | |
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| Jan 27, 2012 | MC764799-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA865778996 | 91X | $750,000 | Nov 14, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000306 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 29, 2025 | Nov 14, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000306 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 25, 2024 | Aug 29, 2025 | REPLACED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000306 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 25, 2024 | Sep 30, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP96119A | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 25, 2023 | Feb 25, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA956251853 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 25, 2022 | Feb 25, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA02826417 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 16, 2020 | Feb 25, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 02826417 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2018 | Jan 16, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 2826417 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2017 | May 15, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 2826417 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 27, 2016 | Jun 19, 2017 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN161873 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 27, 2015 | Jan 27, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN137796 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 27, 2014 | Jan 27, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1974785 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 11, 2012 | Jan 27, 2014 | REPLACED |
| DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA | PAP DUOA 32457 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 24, 2012 | Dec 11, 2012 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 17, 2025
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Nov 14, 2025insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Sep 30, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Aug 29, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Feb 25, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 25, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 25, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 16, 2020insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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May 15, 2018insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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May 10, 2018
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Jun 19, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 27, 2016insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 8, 2016
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Jan 28, 2015
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Jan 27, 2015insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 27, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 11, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
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Jan 27, 2012
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | OH | 3 | 0 |
| PHOENIX AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| SAN SIMON AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| I80 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| SPICELAND IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| I-75 NB @ 26 MM | MI | 1 | 1 |
| I-75 NB AT 5 MM | MI | 1 | 0 |
| STRAFFORD MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| HEBRON OH | OH | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | 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 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.15(i)(9) | Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device. | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC764799
common · ACTIVE · MC
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DAILY UNDERWRITERS OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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17 inspections
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11 reportable crashes
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How to verify SAR EXPRESS LLC
- 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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