FORWARD LINK LLC
USDOT 2529123 • 5300 MEMORIAL DR UNIT 201-E, STONE MOUNTAIN, GA, 30083
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-878905 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 28, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QHI-E4205-101667-00 | ON FILE | Jul 14, 2023 | Feb 28, 2024 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QHI-E4205-101667-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 22, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 |
| BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QHI-E4205-101667-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 386476001 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2022 | Feb 28, 2023 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 53-248984-00 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2021 | Feb 28, 2022 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 53-248984-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2021 | Mar 30, 2022 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 243543001 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2020 | Feb 28, 2021 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFXGA000380-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 29, 2020 | Feb 20, 2020 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFXGA000380-00 | CANCELLED | Nov 20, 2019 | Jan 29, 2020 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFXGA000380-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 20, 2019 | Nov 20, 2019 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFXGA000380-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 21, 2019 | Sep 20, 2019 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AFXGA000380-00 | CANCELLED | Jun 5, 2019 | Aug 21, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06417-18 | CANCELLED | Dec 28, 2018 | Apr 13, 2019 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06417-18 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2018 | Dec 28, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06417-18 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2018 | Dec 5, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06417-17 | REPLACED | Nov 11, 2017 | Feb 11, 2018 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06417-17 | CANCELLED | Sep 2, 2017 | Nov 11, 2017 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06417-17 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2017 | Sep 2, 2017 |
| SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | CAC 00001-06417-17 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SMC1117978 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2016 | Feb 10, 2017 |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SPP1117978 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2015 | Feb 10, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QHI-E4205-101667-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 |
| CANCEL | BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QHI-E4205-101667-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 14, 2023 | Jul 14, 2023 |
| CANCEL | BERKLEY NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QHI-E4205-101667-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 22, 2023 | Jun 22, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 386476001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 53-248984-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 30, 2022 | Mar 30, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 53-248984-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 243543001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFXGA000380-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 20, 2020 | Feb 20, 2020 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFXGA000380-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2020 | Jan 29, 2020 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFXGA000380-00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 20, 2019 | Nov 20, 2019 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFXGA000380-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 20, 2019 | Sep 20, 2019 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AFXGA000380-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 21, 2019 | Aug 21, 2019 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06417-18 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 13, 2019 | Apr 13, 2019 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06417-18 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 28, 2018 | Dec 28, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06417-18 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2018 | Dec 5, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06417-17 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2018 | Feb 11, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06417-17 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 11, 2017 | Nov 11, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06417-17 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2017 | Sep 2, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SPIRIT COMMERCIAL AUTO RR GROUP, INC | CAC 00001-06417-17 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2017 | Jul 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1117978 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2017 | Feb 10, 2017 |
| CANCEL | SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SPP1117978 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2016 | Feb 10, 2016 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-878905 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-878905 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC878905 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 22, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 28, 2023 |
| MC878905 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2020 |
| MC878905 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 7, 2020 |
| MC878905 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2019 |
| MC878905 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 27, 2019 |
| MC878905 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 25, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2019 |
| MC878905 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 6, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC878905 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 15, 2019 | REVOKED | Apr 22, 2019 |
| MC878905 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 10, 2017 |
| MC878905 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 12, 2017 |
| MC878905 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2017 |
| MC878905 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2016 |
| MC878905 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 27, 2015 | REVOKED | Jan 7, 2019 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
7 states • 16 inspections
Violation Summary (41 violations from 16 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82A1 | Texting while driving | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8D10-HOSF | 395.8D10-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (16 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
5 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (5 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2026 | OH | — | 0 | 1 | JEFFERSON (TOWNSHIP OF) | OLD US-35 RD | — | FORWARD LINK LLC |
| May 21, 2023 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | TRENTON | EDGEFIELD RD | ...914056 | FORWARD LINK LLC |
| Mar 25, 2018 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2018 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 2, 2016 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events