SOUTH FLORIDA CARRIER INC
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 Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SOUTH FLORIDA CARRIER INC (USDOT 2504228) 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): JAVIER A RODRIGUEZ (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2504228/ 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 5.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 12.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=331449 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units −1 (4 → 3) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +1 (4 → 5) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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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InsuranceSUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE COPolicy effective Jan 30, 2026
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC868083ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 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 24 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 5.88% | 5.88% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
SOUTH FLORIDA CARRIER INC is a motor carrier based in MIAMI, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2504228. 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 5 drivers, with 24 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 12.5%. 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.
SOUTH FLORIDA CARRIER INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, based in Miami, FL. Across 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
20 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 567% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in FL (5) and KY (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
10.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (42.4% of violations); top code 395.30B1-ELDDFR (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.) cited 9 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Great Dane, Freightliner, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,449 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 6, 2022 to Feb 9, 2022 (3 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 4 5FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 4 3FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Florida (FL) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 18, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 21, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 30, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Delaware (DE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 26, 2025 |
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 | 5 | — | 1.06 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 6.47 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 1.42 | 1 | — | 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 (24 rows) View all 24 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87742763 | Apr 30, 2026 | TN | 2 | ARDMORE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 8A1-HOSP, 2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 87584858 | Apr 15, 2026 | KY | 3 | WADDY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLL | No |
| 87114662 | Feb 21, 2026 | NC | 2 | I-95 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87105221 | Feb 18, 2026 | LA | 3 | BOSSIER CITY LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | No |
| 86636058 | Dec 22, 2025 | CA | 2 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86288494 | Nov 10, 2025 | LA | 3 | BREAUX BRIDGE LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85986311 | Oct 1, 2025 | GA | 3 | ASHBURN GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.82DUMT, 390.21TE-LCMVINFO, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 85915724 | Sep 30, 2025 | AL | 2 | BRILLIANT AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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12 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.24, 395.22H1-ELDNUM | No |
| 85830948 | Sep 18, 2025 | FL | 3 | GAINESVILLE FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | No |
| 85439155 | Aug 6, 2025 | LA | 3 | BOSSIER CITY LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85044939 | Jun 26, 2025 | DE | 3 | NEWARK DE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTR | No |
| 85067540 | Jun 23, 2025 | FL | 3 | CRESTVIEW FL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84178871 | Mar 20, 2025 | MD | 2 | md-rt-13-n/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84088784 | Mar 11, 2025 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK COUNTY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LIL, 392.2-SLLUP | No |
| 84067264 | Mar 4, 2025 | FL | 1 | LEE FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 83816846 | Feb 5, 2025 | FL | 3 | PALM CITY FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 82273999 | Jul 26, 2024 | FL | 2 | PENSACOLA FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 81864013 | Jun 12, 2024 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.51(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81747122 | May 29, 2024 | KY | 2 | LONDON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 81482688 | Apr 29, 2024 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 81445746 | Apr 24, 2024 | NC | 3 | nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-n |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80910086 | Feb 14, 2024 | FL | 3 | LEE FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE, 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.3A1-HOSPD | Yes |
| 80812414 | Feb 9, 2024 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80843964 | Feb 6, 2024 | FL | 2 | SEFFNER FL |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LLPL | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX75DCHQE1BT | May 7, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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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| Feb 26, 2015 | MC868083-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000005082-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 30, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00681 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 30, 2025 | Jan 30, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA976994915 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 30, 2024 | Jan 30, 2025 | REPLACED |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 2-XPT-FL-19-S0115281-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 9, 2023 | May 17, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-FL-19-S0115281-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 9, 2023 | Jan 30, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-XPT-FL-19-S0115281-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 9, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 2-XPT-FL-19-S0115281-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 9, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA955850565 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 9, 2022 | Feb 9, 2023 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 3 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 6, 2022 to Feb 9, 2022 | ||||||
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1431896 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 2, 2016 | Feb 6, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY | BAPBY0834015 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 14, 2015 | Feb 2, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY | BAPBY0834015 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 2, 2015 | Feb 14, 2015 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 30, 2026
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Jan 30, 2026insuranceCANCEL — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 30, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 9, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 31, 2024
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Jan 30, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 17, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
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Feb 9, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
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Feb 9, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 10, 2022
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Feb 6, 2022insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 6, 2022insurance gapCoverage gap: 3 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 9, 2022)
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Feb 2, 2016insuranceCANCEL — CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 28, 2016
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Feb 26, 2015
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Feb 14, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| LONDON | KY | 4 | 1 |
| LEE FL | FL | 2 | 1 |
| BOSSIER CITY LA | LA | 2 | 0 |
| BRILLIANT AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| NEWARK DE | DE | 1 | 0 |
| CRESTVIEW FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| GAINESVILLE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| PALM CITY FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| PENSACOLA FL | FL | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 383.51(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified from holding a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC868083
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
91X policy on file
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BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CASTLEPOINT FLORIDA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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24 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify SOUTH FLORIDA CARRIER INC
- 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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