- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 830 days (since Feb 7, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
AHEAD TRANS INC
AHEAD TRANS INC is a motor carrier based in KEYES, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2259380. 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 1 power unit and 2 drivers, with 4 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
AHEAD TRANS INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 2 drivers, based in Keyes, CA. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for contract.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 50% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (1 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Hyundai Translead and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Nov 30, 2015 to Jan 5, 2016 (36 days)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 16, 2014 to Mar 12, 2015 (269 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 6, 2014 to Mar 6, 2015 (273 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 21, 2015 to Dec 23, 2015 (32 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 28, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 4 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87715796 | Apr 28, 2026 | CA | 2 | EB SR-4 WO BYRON |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 2-SLLEQP, 2-SLLED | No |
| 82014368 | Jun 28, 2024 | CA | 2 | ca-w/b-livermore-platform-scale |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81274498 | Apr 2, 2024 | CA | 2 | I-80 AT APPLEGATE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80046021 | Oct 26, 2023 | CA | 1 | ca-gilroy-cvef-n/b |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (4 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2019 | MC771107 | NC | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
| Jan 5, 2016 | MC771107-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Mar 12, 2015 | MC771107-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Feb 27, 2014 | MC771107-P | CPL | PERMIT | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LOI0000472 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2020 | Feb 7, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LOI0000472 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 2017 | Jan 27, 2020 | NAME CHANGED |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5786299 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2016 | Feb 6, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA05786299 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2016 | Feb 7, 2017 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5786299 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2016 | Dec 23, 2016 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2816599 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 23, 2015 | Dec 23, 2016 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 32 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 21, 2015 to Dec 23, 2015 | |||||
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS045429 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2015 | Nov 21, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 273 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 6, 2014 to Mar 6, 2015 | |||||
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP 7346191-4 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 2014 | Jun 6, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP 7346191-4 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 7, 2014 | Apr 17, 2014 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 7, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Feb 5, 2024
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Jan 27, 2020insuranceNAMECHG — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 6, 2020
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Feb 7, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 6, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 23, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 23, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 5, 2016
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Nov 30, 2015
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Nov 30, 2015authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 30, 2015authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 36 days (through Jan 5, 2016)
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Nov 21, 2015insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Nov 21, 2015insurance gapCoverage gap: 32 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 23, 2015)
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Jun 16, 2014
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Jun 16, 2014authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 16, 2014authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 269 days (through Mar 12, 2015)
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Jun 6, 2014insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 6, 2014insurance gapCoverage gap: 273 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 6, 2015)
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Apr 21, 2014
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Apr 17, 2014insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 9, 2012
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| EB SR-4 WO BYRON | CA | 1 | 0 |
| I-80 AT APPLEGATE | CA | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC771107
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SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify AHEAD TRANS INC
- 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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