CRITICAL FREIGHT SOLUTION INC
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 · 2312 days Aug 14, 2014 → Dec 12, 2020
- Common (Property) gap · 2310 days Inactive Aug 20, 2014 → reinstated Dec 16, 2020
- 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 — CRITICAL FREIGHT SOLUTION INC (USDOT 2324435) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 2312 days — Aug 14, 2014 → Dec 12, 2020 • Common (Property) gap · 2310 days — Inactive Aug 20, 2014 → reinstated Dec 16, 2020 • 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 · $1,000,000 — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2324435/ As of: Jul 17, 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 37.5% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=32921 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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InsuranceNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PAPolicy effective Dec 12, 2025
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC793481ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 12 | 18 | 0 |
| Trailers | 25 | 5 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 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 28 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 28 | 28 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.57% | 32.14% | — |
| 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
CRITICAL FREIGHT SOLUTION INC is a motor carrier based in LEMONT, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2324435. 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 30 power units and 30 drivers, with 28 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 37.5%. 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.
CRITICAL FREIGHT SOLUTION INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 18 power units and 18 drivers, based in Lemont, IL. Across 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 27.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
22 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in TN (3) and FL (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
27.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (56.3% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLTCD (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 18 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 18 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 32,921 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–45 power units (±50% of this carrier's 30 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 20, 2014 to Dec 16, 2020 (2310 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 14, 2014 to Dec 12, 2020 (2312 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record.
Record Changes
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Power Units 18 30
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Power Units 18 30
Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | May 19, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 16, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 17, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 18, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 28, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 28, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 7, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 13, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 21, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 28 | |
| Great Dane | 25 | |
| Mack | 1 | |
| Reitnouer | 1 | |
| Wabash National | 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 | 1 | — | 0.40 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.37 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 3.37 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | — | 8.17 | 8 | — | 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 (28 rows) View all 28 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88373532 | Jul 10, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88107604 | Jun 9, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-BHTD | Yes |
| 88026800 | Jun 2, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87978791 | May 28, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.124C-CCP, 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Yes |
| 87923888 | May 21, 2026 | VA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 395.24 | Yes |
| 87914044 | May 19, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87601170 | Apr 15, 2026 | AR | 1 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 9A-LTSI, 75A3-TAOL, 45B2-BHTD | Yes |
| 87566452 | Apr 11, 2026 | UT | 2 | ECHO UT |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 75A2-TAOTLM, 60C | Yes |
| 87523226 | Apr 8, 2026 | KY | 1 | MOREHEAD |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | — | Yes |
| 87287417 | Mar 10, 2026 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95A1 | No |
| 86993151 | Feb 6, 2026 | NC | 2 | I95 SOUTH BOUND |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A | Yes |
| 86983058 | Feb 4, 2026 | GA | 3 | JESUP GA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86933877 | Jan 28, 2026 | WA | 2 | GRANDVIEW WA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 86837597 | Jan 17, 2026 | MS | 3 | GEORGE COUNTY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | No |
| 86569425 | Dec 13, 2025 | NM | 2 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 86476472 | Dec 2, 2025 | TN | 2 | MANCHESTER TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86335559 | Nov 16, 2025 | FL | 3 | BELLEVIEW FL |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86145780 | Oct 21, 2025 | GA | 2 | LITHIA SPRINGS GA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 393.75B-TF | Yes |
| 86088342 | Oct 18, 2025 | AL | 2 | PELHAM AL |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.11A1-CSURR | No |
| 86038019 | Oct 12, 2025 | TN | 3 | MANCHESTER TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85708072 | Sep 7, 2025 | MT | 2 | ARMINGTON MT |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85711929 | Sep 6, 2025 | MS | 3 | MARSHALL COUNTY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85132503 | Jul 5, 2025 | TN | 3 | MANCHESTER TN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85163523 | Jun 26, 2025 | MD | 2 | COLLEGE PARK MD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85004107 | Jun 20, 2025 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL2706359005 | Nov 15, 2025 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
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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| Dec 16, 2020 | MC793481-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 21, 2012 | MC793481-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 025-85-0535 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 12, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-9116467 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 12, 2024 | Dec 12, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9116467 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 12, 2024 | Dec 12, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA944776172 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 12, 2021 | Dec 12, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 944776172 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 12, 2020 | Dec 12, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 2312 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 14, 2014 to Dec 12, 2020 | ||||||
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2356941 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 11, 2013 | Aug 14, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2356941 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 14, 2013 | Sep 11, 2013 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1792546 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 15, 2012 | Aug 14, 2013 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1792546 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 15, 2012 | Aug 15, 2012 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 12, 2025insuranceCANCEL — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 11, 2025
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Dec 12, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 12, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 12, 2021insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 16, 2020
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Aug 20, 2014
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Aug 20, 2014authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 20, 2014authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 2310 days (through Dec 16, 2020)
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Aug 14, 2014insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 14, 2014insurance gapCoverage gap: 2312 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 12, 2020)
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Sep 11, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 14, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 15, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
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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| MANCHESTER TN | TN | 3 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 2 | 1 |
| PELHAM AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| BELLEVIEW FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| LAKE CITY FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| JESUP GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| LITHIA SPRINGS GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| FREMONT IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| MOREHEAD | KY | 1 | 1 |
| COLLEGE PARK MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC793481
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
91X policy on file
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NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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28 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify CRITICAL FREIGHT SOLUTION 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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