J M HORTON TRUCKING LLC
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 · 9 days Jan 1, 2014 → Jan 10, 2014
- 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 — J M HORTON TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 2196776) 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): JAMES HORTON (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 9 days — Jan 1, 2014 → Jan 10, 2014 • 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 — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2196776/ 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 5.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=132130 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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InsuranceBERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 30, 2026
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Process AgentOWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC762345ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 3 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 30 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 5.56% | 16.67% | — |
| 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
J M HORTON TRUCKING LLC is a motor carrier based in SPRUCE PINE, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2196776. 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 6 power units and 6 drivers, with 30 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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.
J M HORTON TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers, based in Spruce Pine, AL. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.8% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 45% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AL (7) and MS (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
18.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Volvo, Kenworth, and Dorsey tra are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 132,130 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 1, 2014 to Jan 10, 2014 (9 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 14 | |
| Kenworth | 9 | |
| Trail-Eze | 5 | |
| Dors | 4 | |
| Dorsey Tra | 4 | |
| Great Dane | 3 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Pitt | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.48 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 5.00 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 7.12 | 7 | — | 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 (30 rows) View all 30 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87774862 | May 6, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.47E | Yes |
| 87770297 | May 5, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87754463 | May 4, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 87342441 | Mar 20, 2026 | MS | 2 | ITTAWAMBA COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.110B2I-C | Yes |
| 87261026 | Mar 11, 2026 | AL | 3 | CENTREVILLE AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86921933 | Jan 29, 2026 | AL | 3 | PELHAM AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86690270 | Dec 29, 2025 | GA | 3 | GROVETOWN GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86175802 | Oct 28, 2025 | AL | 2 | TUSCUMBIA AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85582666 | Aug 24, 2025 | MS | 3 | TISHOMINGO COUNTY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85613463 | Aug 21, 2025 | GA | 3 | HOMERVILLE GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 85285520 | Jul 18, 2025 | MS | 2 | MONTGOMERY COUNTY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85174188 | Jul 3, 2025 | GA | 3 | FORSYTH GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 383.51A-SIN, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLLR | Yes |
| 84901373 | Jun 6, 2025 | MS | 2 | PRENTISS COUNTY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75C, 392.2RG | No |
| 84664577 | May 14, 2025 | AL | 3 | IRONDALE AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84350136 | Apr 8, 2025 | AL | 2 | RS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.78 | No |
| 84237913 | Mar 27, 2025 | AL | 2 | ATHENS AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.124E-CCP, 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LTSIR | Yes |
| 83520958 | Dec 31, 2024 | GA | 3 | GROVETOWN GA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82457195 | Aug 22, 2024 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82150806 | Jul 17, 2024 | SC | 3 | I-95 SB ROADSIDE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81374314 | Apr 17, 2024 | AL | 3 | HEFLIN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81103978 | Mar 13, 2024 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81038128 | Mar 5, 2024 | AL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 383.71(h) | No |
| 80741279 | Feb 1, 2024 | AL | 2 | AL 133 RS |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80115751 | Nov 8, 2023 | AR | 2 | ar-crittenden-co-(bridgeport-stn) |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.78, 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
| 79941303 | Oct 18, 2023 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.100(b), 393.45(b)(2), 393.110(b) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0001730423 | Nov 10, 2021 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0001628019 | Mar 18, 2021 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0005533406 | Dec 1, 2015 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0005675915 | Jul 17, 2015 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0004679748 | Dec 16, 2013 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
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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| Jan 15, 2014 | MC762345-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Oct 31, 2011 | MC762345-C | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7830846 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 30, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 7830846 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 17, 2024 | Jan 30, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0184177001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 17, 2021 | Dec 17, 2024 | REPLACED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-8980513 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 17, 2019 | Dec 17, 2021 | REPLACED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0718644 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 17, 2016 | Dec 17, 2019 | REPLACED |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 9460292 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 17, 2015 | Dec 17, 2016 | REPLACED |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | PK2014MCA00862 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 17, 2014 | Dec 17, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199519563 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2014 | Jan 10, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199519563 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2014 | Dec 17, 2014 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 9 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 1, 2014 to Jan 10, 2014 | ||||||
| OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | PL199513224 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 26, 2011 | Jan 1, 2014 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 30, 2026insuranceCANCEL — BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 17, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 17, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 17, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Dec 17, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 17, 2015
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Dec 17, 2015insuranceCANCEL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
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Jan 10, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Dec 18, 2014
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Dec 17, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Jan 15, 2014
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Jan 7, 2014
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Jan 7, 2014authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 7, 2014authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 1, 2014insuranceCANCEL — OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Jan 1, 2014insurance gapCoverage gap: 9 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 10, 2014)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| ROADSIDE | AL | 4 | 1 |
| GROVETOWN GA | GA | 2 | 0 |
| AL 133 RS | AL | 1 | 0 |
| AL133 SOUTHBOUND | AL | 1 | 0 |
| ATHENS AL | AL | 1 | 1 |
| CENTREVILLE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| HEFLIN | AL | 1 | 0 |
| IRONDALE AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| PELHAM AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| RS | AL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 383.71(h) | Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 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 |
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Docket MC762345
common · ACTIVE · MC
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BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OOIDA RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OWNER OPERATOR SERVICES, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 34,199 carriers served
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30 inspections
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5 reportable crashes
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- 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.
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