HIGHWAY CARRIER INC
SAN JOSE, CA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 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 — HIGHWAY CARRIER INC (USDOT 2303775) 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): GURINDER SINGH BOPARAI (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 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/2303775/ 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 16.7% vs peer median 9.5% (worse). n=89182 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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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Jan 18, 2020
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 35 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 12.12% | — |
| 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
HIGHWAY CARRIER INC is a motor carrier based in SAN JOSE, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2303775. 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 10 power units and 10 drivers, with 35 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.
HIGHWAY CARRIER INC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 10 drivers, based in San Jose, CA. Across 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.9% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract.
31 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 3,000% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (8) and IL (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
12.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 89,182 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 8 | 3 | 37.5% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 13, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 16, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 4, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 13, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 22, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 33 | |
| Wabash National | 14 | |
| Utility | 10 | |
| Great Dane | 6 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Stoughton | 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 | 7 | — | 0.39 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 2.36 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 6.80 | 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 (35 rows) View all 35 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88342746 | Jul 7, 2026 | NV | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88178847 | Jun 17, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87878465 | May 16, 2026 | NV | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87345977 | Mar 19, 2026 | CA | 1 | DONNER PASS CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 393.47A-BCLMAD-SA, 393.47A-BDC, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 86882623 | Jan 22, 2026 | AZ | 3 | BENSON AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.17C-PI, 390.21TC-MC, 395.30B1-ELDDFR | No |
| 86650113 | Dec 22, 2025 | UT | 3 | ut-st.-george-ut |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86561821 | Dec 11, 2025 | WI | 3 | HUDSON WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-INAT | No |
| 86570998 | Dec 9, 2025 | NV | 2 | NV |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.45D-BAAL, 393.11A1-LSLM, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 86457708 | Nov 25, 2025 | IN | 2 | KOKOMO IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85981256 | Oct 2, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-74 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85830014 | Sep 17, 2025 | UT | 3 | WENDOVER UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85890294 | Sep 9, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-72 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85385699 | Jul 29, 2025 | CA | 2 | ca-w/b-antelope-scales |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 85168239 | Jul 8, 2025 | IL | 3 | I80 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84964593 | Jun 16, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 84678144 | May 13, 2025 | SD | 2 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84522082 | Apr 28, 2025 | IL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84510631 | Apr 27, 2025 | UT | 3 | ECHO UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.24 | No |
| 84479292 | Apr 22, 2025 | NV | 2 | GARSON CHECK SITE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 84508367 | Apr 17, 2025 | CA | 1 | CACHE CREEK |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84432477 | Apr 15, 2025 | CA | 1 | DONNER PASS CVEF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 84421551 | Apr 15, 2025 | CA | 1 | DONNER PASS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84120499 | Mar 13, 2025 | NV | 3 | GARSON CHECKSITE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 84076859 | Mar 10, 2025 | IN | 3 | WEST HARRISON IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 83833985 | Feb 4, 2025 | MN | 3 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WY0202601099 | Mar 6, 2026 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0252960035 | Oct 23, 2025 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA3452501348 | Apr 16, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC786499 | common | N | — |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 15, 2015 | MC786499 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| May 30, 2012 | MC786499-P | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP55605A | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 18, 2020 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | LTI0011502 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2019 | Jan 18, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP31275 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 16, 2018 | Jan 18, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP31275 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2018 | Jun 16, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP20719 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 25, 2017 | Jan 18, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP20719 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2017 | Mar 25, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP10636 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2016 | Jan 18, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-02859-15 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 23, 2015 | Jan 18, 2016 | NAME CHANGED |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-02859-14 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 23, 2014 | May 23, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0405713 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 23, 2013 | May 23, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO | BAPBZ0405712 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 23, 2012 | May 23, 2013 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 18, 2020insuranceCANCEL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 16, 2020
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Jan 22, 2019
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Jan 18, 2019insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 16, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 31, 2018
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Jan 18, 2018insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 16, 2018
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Mar 25, 2017insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 9, 2017
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Jan 19, 2017
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Jan 18, 2017insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 19, 2016
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Jan 18, 2016insuranceNAMECHG — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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May 27, 2015
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May 23, 2015insuranceCANCEL — SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
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May 28, 2014
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May 23, 2014insuranceCANCEL — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
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May 24, 2013
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May 23, 2013insuranceCANCEL — CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
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May 30, 2012
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| DONNER PASS CVEF | CA | 3 | 2 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| BENSON AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CACHE CREEK | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DONNER PASS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MADERA AREA | CA | 1 | 1 |
| I-72 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-74 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I80 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| KOKOMO IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC786499
common · N · MC
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CASTLEPOINT NATIONAL INSURANCE CO
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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35 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify HIGHWAY CARRIER 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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