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L E BARBER INC

USDOT 242390 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Conditional rated CORPORATION Company officer: ADRIENNE WISHMAN Company officer 2: LEON BARBER JR Machinery / Large Objects Construction Other (AGGREGATE) Based in BENTON HARBOR, MI Grade B · 77
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 · Mar 1, 2018
Contract (Property) reinstated · Mar 7, 2018
Policy effective · Apr 14, 2021
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 9111 days Mar 21, 1993 → Mar 1, 2018
  • Contract (Property) gap · 8977 days Inactive Aug 8, 1993 → reinstated Mar 7, 2018
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 4 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC. Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: ADRIENNE WISHMAN
Company officer 2: LEON BARBER JR
Cargo: Machinery / Large Objects, Construction, Other (AGGREGATE)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — L E BARBER INC (USDOT 242390)
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): ADRIENNE WISHMAN (Company officer); LEON BARBER JR (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 9111 days — Mar 21, 1993 → Mar 1, 2018
  • Contract (Property) gap · 8977 days — Inactive Aug 8, 1993 → reinstated Mar 7, 2018
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 4 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/242390/
As of: Jul 20, 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 77/100). 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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=144058 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional 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.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Drivers +10 (11 → 21) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 242390
In FMCSA records since Feb 7, 1984 (~42y)
MC / docket MC172940
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer ADRIENNE WISHMAN
Company officer 2 LEON BARBER JR
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Machinery / Large Objects, Construction, Other (AGGREGATE)
Fleet size 7 units
Drivers 21
Annual mileage 125,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (269) 927-4431
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1196 E NAPIER AVENUE
BENTON HARBOR, MI 49022
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 242390
In FMCSA records since Feb 7, 1984 (~42y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 125,000 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 50.0% vs 6.7% +43.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.50 vs 1.80 -0.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
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
Trailers 24 0 0
Trucks 7 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 2 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 1 0 0
OOS percentage 50% 0% —
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
7
Drivers
21
Inspections
2
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
50.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
4
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

L E BARBER INC is a corporation based in BENTON HARBOR, MI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 242390. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 7 power units and 21 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

L E BARBER INC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 11 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Benton Harbor, MI. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 50.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in MI (2 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

50.0% out-of-service rate; led by Driver Fitness (33.3% of violations); top code 383.25A1 (Learner's Permit (CLP) - Is not accompanied by the holder of a valid CDL that is fully authorized to operate the CMV.) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 11 drivers; Peterbilt is the most-inspected make.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 50.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 144,058 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
50%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 144,058 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +50 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 144,058 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 8, 1993 to Mar 7, 2018 (8977 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 21, 1993 to Mar 1, 2018 (9111 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 11 21
      Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-10 2025-09

Violations by BASIC Category

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

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Michigan (MI) 2 1 50.0% Sep 27, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 — 3.33 3 — 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 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 6.00 6 — 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 (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85907417 Sep 27, 2025 MI 2 mi-wb-i-94-&-20-mm
Peterbilt STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BD76525 · N254432GL
1 393.11A1-LRLM No
82920784 Oct 14, 2024 MI 3 —
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BD76527 · 1NPALB0X9XD463674
2 383.25A1, 392.2-SLLSR Yes
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MI002716027B Jul 31, 2002 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
MI009365160B Apr 29, 1999 MI 1 1 Yes No Fatal
AR90038313 Aug 4, 1990 AR 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL02044352 May 15, 1990 IL 0 1 No No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC172940
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (3 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 PDF
Mar 7, 2018 MC172940-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Mar 6, 2018 MC172940 NC REINSTATEMENT NC →
Mar 2, 2018 MC172940 NC REINSTATEMENT NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (8 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY 6E00384 91X $750,000 Apr 14, 2021 On file ACTIVE
EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY 6X00384 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2019 Apr 14, 2021 REPLACED
EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY 6X00384 BIPD/Primary — May 1, 2019 May 14, 2021 CANCELLED
MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 33.279005 BIPD — Mar 1, 2018 May 1, 2019 REPLACED
MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 33.279005 BIPD — Mar 1, 2018 Jul 20, 2019 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 9111 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 21, 1993 to Mar 1, 2018
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 81MSCL6369 CARGO — Feb 18, 1993 Mar 24, 2000 CANCELLED
AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY MD4640220XX BIPD/Primary — Jan 29, 1988 Mar 21, 1993 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 14, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Apr 14, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jul 20, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  4. Jul 2, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. May 1, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MOTORISTS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  6. Mar 7, 2018
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Mar 24, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Aug 13, 1993
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  9. Aug 8, 1993
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  10. Aug 8, 1993
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Aug 8, 1993
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 8977 days (through Mar 7, 2018)
  12. Mar 21, 1993
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Mar 21, 1993
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 9111 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 1, 2018)
  14. Mar 10, 1993
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
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How to verify L E BARBER INC

  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 L E BARBER INC

Is L E BARBER INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. L E BARBER INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 242390 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 L E BARBER INC's safety rating? ▾
L E BARBER INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has L E BARBER INC had? ▾
2 roadside inspections are on file for L E BARBER INC 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 L E BARBER INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
L E BARBER INC's peak out-of-service rate is 50.0% (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 L E BARBER INC based? ▾
L E BARBER INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1196 E NAPIER AVENUE, BENTON HARBOR, Michigan 49022. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does L E BARBER INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. L E BARBER INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC172940). 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 L E BARBER INC operate? ▾
L E BARBER INC self-reports 7 power units and 21 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 L E BARBER INC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for L E BARBER INC 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

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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.

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