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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 546 days (since Jan 18, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC

USDOT 2494358 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: PALMER E. SIMMONS Company officer 2: RORY RICE-SIMMONS Construction Other (ROCK, SAND) Based in HILTON HEAD, SC Grade F · 60
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Do not book — hard regulatory blocker

One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Do not book
Uninsured since · Jan 18, 2025
Contract (Property) reinstated · Oct 2, 2019
Contract (Property) reinstated · Feb 17, 2016
Blockers
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 546 days (since Jan 18, 2025).
Review these
  • Contract (Property) gap · 624 days Inactive Jan 16, 2018 → reinstated Oct 2, 2019
  • Contract (Property) gap · 91 days Inactive Nov 18, 2015 → reinstated Feb 17, 2016
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • BOC-3 process agent on file INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Details →
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Company officer: PALMER E. SIMMONS
Company officer 2: RORY RICE-SIMMONS
Cargo: Construction, Other (ROCK, SAND)
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 — CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC (USDOT 2494358)
Verdict: DO NOT BOOK
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): PALMER E. SIMMONS (Company officer); RORY RICE-SIMMONS (Company officer 2)

Blockers:
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 546 days (since Jan 18, 2025).

Cautions:
  • Contract (Property) gap · 624 days — Inactive Jan 16, 2018 → reinstated Oct 2, 2019
  • Contract (Property) gap · 91 days — Inactive Nov 18, 2015 → reinstated Feb 17, 2016
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2494358/
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 F

Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 60/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

F confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

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

Insurance / BIPD
Uninsured · 0/100

No active BIPD/Primary on file since Jan 18, 2025.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 14.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 7.7% (better). n=113962 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA 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: Do not book.

Operating authority
Insurance

Uninsured since Jan 18, 2025

BOC-3 agent

INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 2494358
In FMCSA records since Apr 10, 2014 (~12y)
Company officer PALMER E. SIMMONS
Company officer 2 RORY RICE-SIMMONS
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Construction, Other (ROCK, SAND)
Fleet size 9 units
Drivers 9
Annual mileage 343,132 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (843) 247-2095
Email: [email protected]
Physical
584-SPANISH WELLS ROAD
HILTON HEAD, SC 29926
Mailing
P O BOX 22911
HILTON HEAD, SC 29925
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 2494358
In FMCSA records since Apr 10, 2014 (~12y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 343,132 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 14.3% vs 6.7% +7.6 pts
Violations per Inspection 2.40 vs 1.80 +0.60
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 0 0
Trucks 8 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 6 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
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 11 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 5 5 0
OOS inspections 1 0 0
OOS percentage 20% 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
9
Drivers
9
Inspections
11
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
14.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
6 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC is a motor carrier based in HILTON HEAD, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2494358. 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 9 power units and 9 drivers, with 11 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.3%. 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.

Carrier overview

CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 9 drivers, with 10 years on FMCSA's records, based in Hilton Head, SC. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 75% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in GA (7 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

14.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (84.6% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 9 drivers; Mack and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 14.3% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Authority revoked
4 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 113,962 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
14.3%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 113,962 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +14.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
7.7%
Median across 113,962 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -7.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 16, 2018 to Oct 2, 2019 (624 days)
  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Nov 18, 2015 to Feb 17, 2016 (91 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2025-09

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
10 violations
Hours of Service
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%
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
Georgia (GA) 5 1 20.0% Sep 4, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Mack 10
Great Dane 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 2.00 2 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 4 — 1.63 2 — 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 (11 rows) View all 11 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85742043 Sep 4, 2025 GA 3 RINCON GA
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
SC NO PLATE · 1M2GR2GC6RM043355
4 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLUCR No
85194092 Jul 5, 2025 GA 3 LOCUST GROVE GA
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
SC P782268 · 1M2GR2NCXPM002842
3 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLLR Yes
83088591 Oct 30, 2024 GA 2 RICHMOND HILL GA
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
SC P773163 · 1M2GR2NC5MM001979
2 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLFC No
82492150 Aug 21, 2024 GA 3 SAVANNAH GA
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
SC P782268 · 1M2GR2NCXPM002842
1 392.2 No
82452781 Aug 15, 2024 GA 3 PORT WENTWORTH GA
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
SC P769087 · 1M2GR2NC5MM001951
2 392.16(a), 392.2 No
84989739 May 28, 2024 GA 3 SAVANNAH GA
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
SC A000622 · 1M2AX07C6FM021397
0 — No
84990114 May 16, 2024 GA 3 PORT WENTWORTH GA
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
SC P77316 · 1M2GR2NC5MM001979
1 392.16-D No
80610305 Jan 8, 2024 GA 3 SAVANNAH GA
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
SC A000622 · 1M2AX07C6FM021397
0 — No
80330908 Nov 29, 2023 GA 2 ga-chatham-co-i/s-sb
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
SC A000622 · 1M2AX07C6FM021397
3 393.75(a)(3), 393.30, 393.205(c) Yes
79493791 Aug 15, 2023 GA 3 ga-bryan-co-i/s-eb
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
SC P767337 · 1M2GR2GC9KM008802
0 — No
78596088 May 9, 2023 SC 3 US 17 JASPER COUNTY
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
SC P773165 · 1M2GR2NC5MM001979
0 — No
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
GA0009690340 Oct 30, 2024 GA 0 1 Yes No Injury
GA0008276707 Oct 18, 2021 GA 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0021216704 Jun 30, 2021 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0019598376 Jul 16, 2019 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0017637710 Oct 16, 2017 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
SC0016621543 Sep 15, 2016 SC 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC927211
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC927211 common N —
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 PDF
Nov 7, 2019 MC927211-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Oct 2, 2019 MC927211-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Feb 17, 2016 MC927211-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Aug 7, 2015 MC927211-P CPL PERMIT CPL →
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
OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY TAP-CP-000000011-02 BIPD/Primary — Nov 15, 2024 Jan 18, 2025 CANCELLED
OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY TAP-CP-000000011-02 BIPD/Primary — May 17, 2024 Nov 15, 2024 CANCELLED
OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY TAP-CP-000000011-00 BIPD/Primary — Jan 7, 2022 May 17, 2024 CANCELLED
FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY FLTRK000000703 BIPD/Primary — Jan 7, 2021 Jan 7, 2022 REPLACED
INTEGON GENERAL INSURANCE CORP. 2003525597 BIPD/Primary — Jan 13, 2020 Jan 7, 2021 CANCELLED
INTEGON GENERAL INSURANCE CORP. 2003525597 BIPD/Primary — Oct 27, 2019 Jan 13, 2020 CANCELLED
INTEGON GENERAL INSURANCE CORP. 2003525597 BIPD/Primary — Jan 7, 2019 Oct 27, 2019 CANCELLED
INTEGON GENERAL INSURANCE CORP. 2003525597 BIPD/Primary — Jan 7, 2018 Jan 7, 2019 CANCELLED
INTEGON GENERAL INSURANCE CORP. 2003525597 BIPD/Primary — Jan 7, 2017 Jan 7, 2018 CANCELLED
INTEGON GENERAL INSURANCE CORP. 2003525597 BIPD/Primary — Jan 8, 2016 Jan 7, 2017 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 2647100 BIPD/Primary — Sep 4, 2015 Jan 8, 2016 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 2647100 BIPD/Primary — Sep 4, 2015 Feb 4, 2016 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 2591603 BIPD/Primary — Jul 27, 2015 Nov 12, 2015 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 27, 2025
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Jan 27, 2025
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Jan 18, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Nov 18, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  5. Nov 15, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. May 17, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  7. May 17, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — OBSIDIAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jan 7, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — FALLS LAKE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Jan 7, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  10. Jan 7, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — INTEGON GENERAL INSURANCE CORP.
  11. Jan 13, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — INTEGON GENERAL INSURANCE CORP.
  12. Nov 4, 2019
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Nov 4, 2019
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  14. Oct 27, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — INTEGON GENERAL INSURANCE CORP.
  15. Jan 7, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — INTEGON GENERAL INSURANCE CORP.
  16. Jan 16, 2018
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  17. Jan 16, 2018
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  18. Jan 16, 2018
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 624 days (through Oct 2, 2019)
  19. Jan 7, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — INTEGON GENERAL INSURANCE CORP.
  20. Jan 10, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  21. Jan 7, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — INTEGON GENERAL INSURANCE CORP.
  22. Feb 4, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  23. Jan 8, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  24. Nov 18, 2015
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  25. Nov 18, 2015
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  26. Nov 18, 2015
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 91 days (through Feb 17, 2016)
  27. Nov 12, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
SAVANNAH GA GA 3 0
PORT WENTWORTH GA GA 2 0
LOCUST GROVE GA GA 1 1
RICHMOND HILL GA GA 1 0
RINCON GA GA 1 0
US 17 JASPER COUNTY SC 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 2 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.205(c) Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.30 Improper battery installation Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC

  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 CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC

Is CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2494358 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 CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC's safety rating? ▾
CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC had? ▾
11 roadside inspections are on file for CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC 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 CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 14.3% (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 CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC based? ▾
CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 584-SPANISH WELLS ROAD, HILTON HEAD, South Carolina 29926. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC operate? ▾
CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC self-reports 9 power units and 9 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 CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC had any crashes? ▾
6 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CAROLINA TRUCKING HH LLC 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.

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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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