TruckCodex

MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY

USDOT 235759 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: MIKE PEPPER Company officer 2: SEAN CAFFREY General Freight Based in YAKIMA, WA Grade B · 83
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Jan 8, 1998
Common (Property) reinstated · Sep 4, 1998
Policy effective · Jun 30, 2023
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 514 days Aug 12, 1996 → Jan 8, 1998
  • Common (Property) gap · 695 days Inactive Oct 9, 1996 → reinstated Sep 4, 1998
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 25 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MIKE PEPPER
Company officer 2: SEAN CAFFREY
Cargo: General Freight
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY (USDOT 235759)
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): MIKE PEPPER (Company officer); SEAN CAFFREY (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 514 days — Aug 12, 1996 → Jan 8, 1998
  • Common (Property) gap · 695 days — Inactive Oct 9, 1996 → reinstated Sep 4, 1998
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 25 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/235759/
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 5/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=52500 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 235759
In FMCSA records since Aug 1, 1983 (~42y)
MC / docket MC196567
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MIKE PEPPER
Company officer 2 SEAN CAFFREY
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 18 units
Drivers 15
Annual mileage 312,681 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (509) 575-3912
Email: [email protected]
Physical
202 N 2ND AVE
YAKIMA, WA 98902
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 235759
In FMCSA records since Aug 1, 1983 (~42y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 312,681 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 25.0% vs 23.4% +1.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 20.0% vs 6.7% +13.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.73 vs 1.80 -1.07
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 14 0 0
Trailers 25 0 0
Trucks 4 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 25 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
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 14 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 11 11 0
OOS inspections 2 1 0
OOS percentage 18.18% 9.09% —
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%).

Power Units
18
Drivers
15
Inspections
14
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
25.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
25 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY is a corporation based in YAKIMA, WA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 235759. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 18 power units and 15 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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 overview

MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY is a mid-sized fleet, operating 18 power units and 15 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Yakima, WA. Across 11 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.

Inspection profile

11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 267% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in WA (11 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

27.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (62.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLDL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 18 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 15 drivers; Volvo, Unknown, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 25.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 52,500 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–27 power units (±50% of this carrier's 18 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
20%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 52,500 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
25%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 52,500 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +10.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 9, 1996 to Sep 4, 1998 (695 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 12, 1996 to Jan 8, 1998 (514 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-01 2026-03

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
5 violations
Driver Fitness
2 violations
2 OOS · 100.0%
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Washington (WA) 11 3 27.3% Mar 4, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 7
Unknown 5
Kenworth 2
Peterbilt 2
Wabash National 2
Big Tex 1
Freightliner 1
Great Dane 1
Hyundai Translead 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 2 — 0.94 1 — 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 1 — 0.55 1 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 1.80 2 — 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 (14 rows) View all 14 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87238324 Mar 4, 2026 WA 3 GRANGER WA
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
AL 1221369 · 3AKJGLDV3FSGD4722
0 — No
86926872 Jan 26, 2026 WA 3 ELLENSBURG WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 79042RP · 4V4WC9EH2LN252302
0 — No
86394175 Nov 18, 2025 WA 1 GRANDVIEW WA
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA 51843RP · 2NKMHZ7X34M061481
1 391.41B10-MC Yes
86331654 Nov 11, 2025 WA 3 NACHES WA
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA 51843RP · 2NKMHZ7X34M061481
1 392.2-SLLSIV No
85847346 Sep 18, 2025 WA 3 ELLENSBURG WA
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA C32170F · 2NPNHD7X21M561595
0 — No
85785037 Sep 11, 2025 WA 3 PESHASTIN WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 79042RP · 4V4WC9EH2LN252302
0 — No
85024255 Jun 18, 2025 WA 3 BINGEN WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 79042RP · 4V4WC9EH2LN252302
2 392.2-SLLDL No
84371171 Apr 9, 2025 WA 1 ROCK ISLAND WA
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA C32171F · 2NPNHD7X21M561614
0 — No
83687645 Jan 22, 2025 WA 2 ELLENSBURG WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 75040RP · 4V4NC9EH6JN995943
1 393.100B-C Yes
83687313 Jan 22, 2025 WA 3 FIFE WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 94965RP · 4V4WC9EH8NN305829
1 392.2-SLLCP No
83619490 Jan 14, 2025 WA 2 ELLENSBURG WA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 63747RP · 4V4NC9EHXJN995945
2 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLSIV Yes
80119705 Nov 6, 2023 WA 2 wa-sc92---peshastin-(dryden)
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
WA C32171F · 2NPNHD7X21M561614
2 392.9(a)(2), 392.2 Yes
79276854 Jul 26, 2023 WA 2 YAKIMAWA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 63644RP · 4V4NC9EH8JN995944
1 393.9A-LSLIWR Yes
78767073 May 31, 2023 WA 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WA 79042RP · 4V4WC9EH2LN252302
0 — No
Recent Crashes (25 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
WA000EF61162 Jan 27, 2025 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0003889579 May 26, 2022 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E905165 Mar 19, 2019 WA 0 1 Yes No Injury
WA000E831248 Aug 23, 2018 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E726020 Oct 19, 2017 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E674153 May 18, 2017 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E526419 Mar 18, 2016 WA 0 1 Yes No Injury
WA0003393188 Sep 18, 2013 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA000E168551 May 4, 2012 WA 1 0 Yes No Fatal
WA0003247554 Sep 19, 2008 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
OR2008420005 Jan 6, 2008 OR 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0002635320 Jul 23, 2007 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0002686948 Apr 2, 2007 WA 0 1 Yes No Injury
WA0002637701 Feb 28, 2007 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0002354503 Mar 13, 2006 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0001739304 Aug 6, 2004 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0001435743 Jan 14, 2004 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0001685355 Oct 1, 2003 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0001144047 Aug 9, 2002 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0000451084 Feb 28, 2002 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0001023986 Jan 17, 2001 WA 0 2 Yes No Injury
WA0000836034 Feb 14, 2000 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0000501110 Jul 13, 1999 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0000080688 Feb 5, 1996 WA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WA0000471998 Nov 28, 1994 WA 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC196567
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
TRANSPORTATION INSURANCE CO. 7039360262 91X $750,000 Jun 30, 2023 On file ACTIVE
THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO 9F015814 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 2015 Jun 30, 2023 REPLACED
UNIGARD INDEMNITY COMPANY CM002769 BIPD/Primary — Jun 30, 2000 Jun 30, 2015 REPLACED
UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY UP00-1972 CARGO — Dec 31, 1999 Jul 30, 2015 CANCELLED
UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY UP00-1972 BIPD/Primary — Dec 31, 1999 Jun 30, 2000 REPLACED
FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY 1MP 301336488 01 BIPD/Primary — Jan 8, 1998 Dec 31, 1999 REPLACED
FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY 1MP 301336488 01 BIPD/Primary — Jan 8, 1998 Mar 23, 2000 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 514 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 12, 1996 to Jan 8, 1998
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA 630347K4109TIL96 CARGO — Jan 8, 1996 Dec 31, 1999 REPLACED
AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY BAP 8109868-00 BIPD — Jan 8, 1995 Aug 12, 1996 CANCELLED
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA PQF 007332 CARGO — Mar 2, 1994 Jan 8, 1996 REPLACED
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA PQF 007332 CARGO — Mar 2, 1994 Feb 17, 1996 CANCELLED
THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. BA4087409 BIPD — Jan 8, 1988 Jan 8, 1995 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 30, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE PHOENIX INSURANCE CO
  2. Jul 30, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jun 30, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNIGARD INDEMNITY COMPANY
  4. Dec 13, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Jun 30, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Mar 23, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Dec 31, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
  8. Dec 31, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Sep 4, 1998
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Oct 9, 1996
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Oct 9, 1996
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 695 days (through Sep 4, 1998)
  12. Aug 12, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN GUARANTEE AND LIABILITY
  13. Aug 12, 1996
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 514 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 8, 1998)
  14. Feb 17, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  15. Jan 8, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  16. Jan 8, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — THE HOME INDEMNITY CO.
  17. Mar 30, 1988
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
ELLENSBURG WA WA 4 2
BINGEN WA WA 1 0
FIFE WA WA 1 0
GRANDVIEW WA WA 1 1
GRANGER WA WA 1 0
NACHES WA WA 1 0
PESHASTIN WA WA 1 0
ROCK ISLAND WA WA 1 0
YAKIMAWA WA 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.9(a)(2) Failing to secure vehicle equipment Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page
Directory
Authority Records
Insurance Carriers
Process Agent (BOC-3)
Carrier Records
Discover
Explainers

How to verify MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY

Is MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 235759 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY's safety rating? ▾
MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY had? ▾
14 roadside inspections are on file for MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY's out-of-service rate? ▾
MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY's peak out-of-service rate is 25.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY based? ▾
MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 202 N 2ND AVE, YAKIMA, Washington 98902. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC196567). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY operate? ▾
MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY self-reports 18 power units and 15 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY had any crashes? ▾
25 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MICHELSEN PACKAGING COMPANY in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

Data sources & freshness

TruckCodex aggregates official public-sector datasets. See the Source registry for dataset-level coverage and the Freshness log for last-import timestamps.

FMCSA

Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.

Refreshed daily.
NHTSA

Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).

Refreshed daily.
EIA

Retail diesel and gasoline price history and state fuel-tax tables.

Refreshed weekly.
Transport Canada

Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.

Refreshed weekly.

TruckCodex is an independent aggregator; it is not affiliated with FMCSA, NHTSA, EIA, or Transport Canada. Always verify compliance-critical information directly with the originating agency.