SWEETHEART ICE CREAM INC
DBA: SWEETHEART ICE CREAM
SWEETHEART ICE CREAM INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 48 power units and 41 drivers, based in Tampa, FL. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 14.3% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. 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 rate worse than size peers Vehicle 25.0% vs peer 16.7% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SWEETHEART ICE CREAM INC (USDOT 2414196) 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 rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 25.0% vs peer 16.7% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2414196/ As of: Sep 24, 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=20975 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 39 | 9 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 13 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 14.29% | — |
| 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.
SWEETHEART ICE CREAM had 7 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 14.3%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 6.0.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in FL (7 stops).
14.3% out-of-service rate, below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (20.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 48 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 41 drivers; Freightliner and Isuzu are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 20,975 ACTIVE carriers operating 24–72 power units (±50% of this carrier's 48 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (10 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida (FL) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Sep 17, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 8 | |
| Isuzu | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 5.83 | 6 | — | 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 (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89032110 | Sep 17, 2026 | FL | 3 | OCALA FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87552553 | Apr 10, 2026 | FL | 3 | SEFFNER FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86810498 | Jan 14, 2026 | FL | 2 | RUSKIN FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86126550 | Oct 21, 2025 | FL | 2 | WIMAUMA FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 390.21TB1-MC, 393.11A1-LCL, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84970208 | Jun 13, 2025 | FL | 1 | OCALA FL |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84006227 | Feb 26, 2025 | FL | 1 | PUNTA GORDA FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.60C, 393.95B | No |
| 83118792 | Nov 5, 2024 | FL | 3 | SEFFNER FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82078970 | Jul 4, 2024 | FL | 3 | SEFFNER FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81710412 | May 8, 2024 | FL | 3 | CLEWISTON FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80293586 | Nov 29, 2023 | FL | 3 | BARTOW FL |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79429491 | Aug 15, 2023 | FL | 1 | I-4 SEFFNER SCALE-EAST |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.11, 393.95(a) | No |
| 79107617 | Jul 10, 2023 | FL | 2 | I75 PUNTA GORDA WIM-NORTH |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 78605417 | May 10, 2023 | FL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL2565050203 | Feb 25, 2023 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2494550402 | May 10, 2022 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2454578401 | Dec 14, 2021 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2454441901 | Aug 27, 2021 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2457400601 | Jul 9, 2021 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2430529201 | Apr 7, 2021 | FL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8877617209 | May 16, 2019 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8875706409 | Feb 8, 2019 | FL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| FL8692799007 | Apr 12, 2017 | FL | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SEFFNER FL | FL | 3 | 0 |
| OCALA FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| BARTOW FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| CLEWISTON FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| I-4 SEFFNER SCALE-EAST | FL | 1 | 0 |
| I75 PUNTA GORDA WIM-NORTH | FL | 1 | 0 |
| PUNTA GORDA FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| RUSKIN FL | FL | 1 | 1 |
| WIMAUMA FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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