LEE TRANSPORTATION INC
PONTIAC, MI
Joins 73 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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 1.50% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 9.30% (better, peer 14.3%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- Broker bond/trust on file · BMC-84 surety bond MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC · BMC-84 surety bond or BMC-85 trust — not BIPD liability insurance Details →
- 1 active operating authority
- Insurance on file · $1,000,000 AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — LEE TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 2398863) 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: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 1.50% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 9.30% (better, peer 14.3%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. On file: • Broker bond/trust on file · BMC-84 surety bond — MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC · BMC-84 surety bond or BMC-85 trust — not BIPD liability insurance • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2398863/ As of: Oct 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 19, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 1.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 9.3% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=30741 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.
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · BMC-91X · $1,000,000
1 active liability filing · 1 bond/trust
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.
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.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2013-07-26 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceMERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INCPolicy effective Oct 2, 2013
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Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC825019ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 32 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 47 | 2 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 13 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 124 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 73 | 73 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.37% | 8.22% | — |
| 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%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 30,741 ACTIVE carriers operating 16–48 power units (±50% of this carrier's 32 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (34 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan (MI) | 38 | 3 | 7.9% | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 11 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 28, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 10, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 30, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 22, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 5, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 7, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 94 | |
| Unknown | 13 | |
| Great Dane | 7 | |
| Mckt | 6 | |
| Trail-Eze | 6 | |
| Fontaine | 5 | |
| Mcoa | 5 | |
| Mntr | 5 | |
| Trailer | 5 |
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 | — | 0.02 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.46 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 3.65 | 4 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 1.89 | 2 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (124 rows) View all 124 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88969740 | Sep 11, 2026 | MI | 3 | MI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 88964375 | Sep 9, 2026 | KS | 2 | WICHITA KS |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88752017 | Aug 20, 2026 | MI | 3 | FOWLERVILLE SCALE W/B |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 88724984 | Aug 18, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88723026 | Aug 17, 2026 | IN | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLED, 392.2WG | No |
| 88638677 | Aug 7, 2026 | MI | 3 | PONTIAC SCALE S/B | — | 1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 88637282 | Aug 5, 2026 | MT | 3 | — | — | 1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 88568831 | Jul 30, 2026 | VA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLTL, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 88527372 | Jul 27, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTL, 392.9A-DFSL | No |
| 88498733 | Jul 23, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 88488121 | Jul 22, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLED, 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 88281249 | Jun 30, 2026 | MI | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88240923 | Jun 25, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88230605 | Jun 24, 2026 | MI | 2 | PONTIAC SCALE S/B |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 88137048 | Jun 12, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 88078155 | Jun 8, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 87997776 | May 28, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87982919 | May 28, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87922223 | May 21, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87674058 | Apr 22, 2026 | MI | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87546363 | Apr 10, 2026 | KY | 2 | LONDON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87416520 | Mar 25, 2026 | OH | 3 | CHILLICOTHE OH |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87089044 | Feb 17, 2026 | MI | 2 | mi-grass-lake-scale-w/b |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 392.2-SLLEWA2 | Yes |
| 87024374 | Feb 10, 2026 | MD | 2 | FROSTBURG MD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 86967103 | Feb 5, 2026 | MI | 3 | mi-monroe-scale-n/b |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MI0003687927 | Dec 4, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003681181 | Nov 25, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003653779 | Nov 14, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0003561416 | Jul 31, 2025 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0243405552 | Dec 5, 2024 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103813323 | Nov 9, 2023 | TN | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| MI0002876685 | May 5, 2023 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0002662462 | Aug 17, 2022 | MI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0215089022 | May 24, 2021 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072183299 | Apr 25, 2018 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001333414 | Mar 9, 2018 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001141062 | Sep 20, 2017 | MI | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MI0001075081 | Jul 6, 2017 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 letters, 1 PDF available)
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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
Some letters share the same legacy archived file path — we show one PDF link for the primary document and list the other actions as metadata (type + date) until per-letter PDFs are re-extracted.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 26, 2013 | MC825019-C | Original MC Certificate | Certificate | Original MC Certificate → |
| Jun 10, 2013 | MC825019-B | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Metadata only |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | — | Oct 7, 2013 | Oct 2, 2013 | REPLACED |
| MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | 101627547 | 84 | — | Oct 2, 2013 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2088418 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 27, 2013 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | — | Jun 4, 2013 | Jun 4, 2013 | REPLACED |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | — | Jun 4, 2013 | Jul 6, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | — | Jun 4, 2013 | Oct 7, 2013 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 7, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
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Oct 2, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
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Jul 26, 2013
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Jul 6, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
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Jul 3, 2013
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Jun 10, 2013
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Jun 4, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEDALIA MO | MO | 9 | 0 |
| WARREN IN | IN | 5 | 0 |
| PONTIAC SCALES | MI | 4 | 0 |
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 2 | 0 |
| LONDON | KY | 2 | 1 |
| PONTIAC SCALE S/B | MI | 2 | 0 |
| SAFE ENFORCEMENT SITE | MI | 2 | 0 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| HOLBROOK AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CHESTERTON IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.106(b) | Cargo not immobilized or secured | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC825019
common · ACTIVE · MC
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PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC.
TRUST FUND policy on file
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MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC
84 policy on file
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AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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#1 A BOC-3 FILING INC
BOC-3 process agent · 110,451 carriers served
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124 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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13 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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FMCSA compliance filings guide
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Roadside inspection rights
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Cancel desk
Pending L&I cancellations and coverage gaps.
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Chameleon check
Heuristic cluster peers from public census fields.
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Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.