UTILI-SERVE LLC
UTILI-SERVE LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 29 power units and 72 drivers, based in Conover, NC. Across 34 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 11.8% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with 1 reportable crash. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 5.90% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 5.60% (better, peer 15.4%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — UTILI-SERVE LLC (USDOT 2329629) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 5.90% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 5.60% (better, peer 15.4%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2329629/ As of: Sep 21, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 5.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 5.6% vs peer median 15.4% (better). n=35873 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 25 | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 53 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 34 | 34 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 8.82% | 2.94% | 0% |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
UTILI-SERVE LLC had 34 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 11.8%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 1.0. 1 reportable crash occurred in the same 24-month window.
34 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in NC (30) and SC (4).
11.8% out-of-service rate, below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 29 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 72 drivers; Kenworth, Ford, and Bigt are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 35,873 ACTIVE carriers operating 14–44 power units (±50% of this carrier's 29 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (31 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 30 | 3 | 10.0% | Sep 18, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jul 16, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 31 | |
| Ford | 10 | |
| Big Tex | 6 | |
| Chevrolet | 4 | |
| Hdsn | 4 | |
| Kauf | 4 | |
| Freightliner | 2 | |
| Other | 2 | |
| Peterbilt | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.55 | 1 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.29 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.82 | 1 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 1.18 | 1 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (53 rows) View all 53 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89034297 | Sep 18, 2026 | NC | 2 | STATESVILLE NC |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88781817 | Aug 24, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88615707 | Aug 5, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88457878 | Jul 20, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88428759 | Jul 16, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.100B-C | Yes |
| 88284057 | Jun 30, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88225656 | Jun 23, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 88096051 | Jun 10, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 87838142 | May 12, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87795626 | May 7, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87648743 | Apr 21, 2026 | NC | 3 | I-40 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87274340 | Mar 11, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87145539 | Feb 24, 2026 | SC | 3 | PIEDMONT SC |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| 86816722 | Jan 15, 2026 | NC | 1 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86749825 | Jan 6, 2026 | NC | 1 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.47E | No |
| 86749551 | Jan 6, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86528329 | Dec 9, 2025 | NC | 3 | NC 18 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86004193 | Oct 8, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-gaston-county-weigh-station-i- |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85991422 | Oct 8, 2025 | NC | 2 | I587 AT 45 EXIT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85937905 | Oct 1, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-hillsborough-weigh-station,-i- |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85760885 | Sep 11, 2025 | NC | 3 | 301 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 383.23A2, 391.41(a), 396.17C | Yes |
| 85409950 | Aug 4, 2025 | NC | 2 | SAMPSON COUNTY, FAISON |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85382114 | Jul 31, 2025 | NC | 3 | I40 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.17C | No |
| 84813469 | May 28, 2025 | NC | 1 | NC172 |
GM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Chevrolet
|
0 | — | No |
| 84495517 | Apr 21, 2025 | NC | 2 | LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION I-95 S |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SC0024313701 | Dec 23, 2024 | SC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0008700574 | Sep 12, 2022 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0005113225 | Dec 12, 2014 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-40 | NC | 4 | 1 |
| 301 | NC | 1 | 1 |
| 95 | NC | 1 | 1 |
| I140 NEAR US 74 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I40 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-40 WEST NEAR 42MM | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I587 AT 45 EXIT | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I-85 NORTH | NC | 1 | 0 |
| LUMBERTON WEIGH STATION I-95 S | NC | 1 | 0 |
| NC172 | NC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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