M & S TRANSPORT LLC
SNOWFLAKE, AZ
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 116 days Apr 29, 2016 → Aug 23, 2016
- Prior insurance gap · 16 days Aug 23, 2017 → Sep 8, 2017
- Common (Property) gap · 116 days Inactive May 9, 2016 → reinstated Sep 2, 2016
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — M & S TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 2482349) 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 JOHNSON (Company officer); SHARON JOHNSON (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 116 days — Apr 29, 2016 → Aug 23, 2016 • Prior insurance gap · 16 days — Aug 23, 2017 → Sep 8, 2017 • Common (Property) gap · 116 days — Inactive May 9, 2016 → reinstated Sep 2, 2016 On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2482349/ 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=331402 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 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.
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYPolicy effective Sep 8, 2024
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Process AgentTRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC859121ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
M & S TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in SNOWFLAKE, AZ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2482349. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections on file. 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 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.
M & S TRANSPORT LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, based in Snowflake, AZ. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. Operating authority is active for common.
No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 2 in the prior 24-month window.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet); 3 drivers.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,402 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 9, 2016 to Sep 2, 2016 (116 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 29, 2016 to Aug 23, 2016 (116 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 23, 2017 to Sep 8, 2017 (16 days)
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 79808753 | Sep 27, 2023 | AZ | 2 | I-40 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.116, 393.9(a), 393.55(c)(2) | Yes |
| 79465764 | Aug 22, 2023 | AZ | 1 | SEDONAAZ |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.48A-BI-SA, 396.3A1-F, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ0000025181 | Apr 26, 2023 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0000038173 | Aug 7, 2020 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (4 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 | |
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| Sep 27, 2017 | MC859121-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Sep 2, 2016 | MC859121-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Nov 21, 2014 | MC859121-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
| Mar 28, 2014 | MC859121-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA985605332 | 91X | $750,000 | Sep 8, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS128127 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 9, 2023 | Sep 8, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA4123875 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 8, 2017 | Sep 8, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 16 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 23, 2017 to Sep 8, 2017 | ||||||
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS067234-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 22, 2017 | Aug 23, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS067234-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 28, 2016 | May 22, 2017 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS067234-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 28, 2016 | Jun 2, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS067234-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 3, 2016 | Oct 28, 2016 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS067234-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 3, 2016 | Nov 28, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS067234-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2016 | Nov 2, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS067234-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2016 | Oct 3, 2016 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS067234-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 23, 2016 | Nov 28, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS067234-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 23, 2016 | Sep 27, 2016 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 116 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 29, 2016 to Aug 23, 2016 | ||||||
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA2923846 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 15, 2016 | Apr 29, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY | OPI1076814 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 4, 2015 | Mar 15, 2016 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 1401749 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 19, 2014 | Mar 4, 2015 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 8, 2024insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2024
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Sep 12, 2023
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Sep 8, 2023insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 27, 2017
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Aug 29, 2017
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Aug 29, 2017authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 23, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Aug 23, 2017insurance gapCoverage gap: 16 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 8, 2017)
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Jun 2, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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May 23, 2017
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May 22, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Nov 28, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Nov 2, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Oct 28, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Oct 3, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Sep 27, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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May 9, 2016
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May 9, 2016
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May 9, 2016authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 9, 2016authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 116 days (through Sep 2, 2016)
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Apr 29, 2016insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 29, 2016insurance gapCoverage gap: 116 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 23, 2016)
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Mar 15, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Mar 4, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.116 | No/improper securement of logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(c)(2) | CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC859121
common · ACTIVE · MC
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SCOTTSDALE INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 51,587 carriers served
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2 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify M & S TRANSPORT LLC
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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