FIRST CLASS EXPRESS SERVICE INC
FREMONT, CA
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 · 35 days Jul 21, 2016 → Aug 25, 2016
- Prior insurance gap · 16 days Oct 22, 2018 → Nov 7, 2018
- Contract (Property) gap · 1618 days Inactive Sep 22, 2020 → reinstated Feb 26, 2025
- Contract (Property) gap · 128 days Inactive Mar 10, 2020 → reinstated Jul 16, 2020
- 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 — FIRST CLASS EXPRESS SERVICE INC (USDOT 2546356) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 35 days — Jul 21, 2016 → Aug 25, 2016 • Prior insurance gap · 16 days — Oct 22, 2018 → Nov 7, 2018 • Contract (Property) gap · 1618 days — Inactive Sep 22, 2020 → reinstated Feb 26, 2025 • Contract (Property) gap · 128 days — Inactive Mar 10, 2020 → reinstated Jul 16, 2020 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2546356/ As of: Jul 24, 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 85/100). 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 85/100). 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 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240262 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 Feb 25, 2025
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 5 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 25% | — |
| 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
FIRST CLASS EXPRESS SERVICE INC is a motor carrier based in FREMONT, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2546356. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 5 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
FIRST CLASS EXPRESS SERVICE INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 9 years on FMCSA's records, based in Fremont, CA. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY, and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (4 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (75.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSOA (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,262 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (3)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Sep 22, 2020 to Feb 26, 2025 (1618 days)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 10, 2020 to Jul 16, 2020 (128 days)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 27, 2016 to Sep 6, 2016 (41 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (3)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jul 21, 2016 to Aug 25, 2016 (35 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 22, 2018 to Nov 7, 2018 (16 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 4, 2020 to Jul 8, 2020 (126 days)
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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| California (CA) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Oct 24, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 5 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| Utility | 1 |
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 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 3.40 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86162841 | Oct 24, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-e/b-580-livermore-scales |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86145236 | Oct 23, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-e/b-580-livermore-scales |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11A1-CSURR, 392.2-SLLSOA | No |
| 82615219 | Sep 6, 2024 | CA | 1 | ca-livermore-w/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.70(b)(2), 393.45 | Yes |
| 82541045 | Aug 26, 2024 | CA | 3 | ca-i-580-eastbound,-livermore |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80405709 | Dec 11, 2023 | CA | 1 | NIMITZ IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75(a)(3), 392.2 | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC899282 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (7 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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| Feb 26, 2025 | MC899282-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 16, 2020 | MC899282-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Nov 15, 2018 | MC899282-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Sep 19, 2018 | MC899282 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Sep 11, 2017 | MC899282-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Sep 6, 2016 | MC899282-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Nov 17, 2015 | MC899282-P | CPL | PERMIT | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (23 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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| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA989471788 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 25, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2292326 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 8, 2020 | Sep 16, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 126 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 4, 2020 to Jul 8, 2020 | ||||||
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8343672 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 7, 2018 | Mar 4, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8343672 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 7, 2018 | Nov 7, 2018 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 16 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 22, 2018 to Nov 7, 2018 | ||||||
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8005950 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 18, 2018 | Oct 22, 2018 | NAME CHANGED |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | COM 0114576-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 30, 2018 | Aug 18, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | COM 114576-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 18, 2017 | Mar 30, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | COM 114576-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 17, 2016 | Aug 17, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY | COM 114576-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2016 | Oct 17, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 35 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jul 21, 2016 to Aug 25, 2016 | ||||||
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0004819-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 11, 2016 | Jul 21, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0004819-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 12, 2016 | Jun 11, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0004819-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 14, 2016 | Apr 11, 2016 | REPLACED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0004819-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 14, 2016 | May 12, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2969857 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 11, 2016 | May 12, 2016 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2969857 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 11, 2016 | May 27, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0004819-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2016 | Apr 11, 2016 | REPLACED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0004819-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2016 | Apr 14, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0004819-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 11, 2016 | Mar 12, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0004819-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 10, 2015 | Feb 11, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0004819-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 21, 2015 | Oct 10, 2015 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 26, 2025
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Sep 22, 2020
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Sep 22, 2020authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Sep 22, 2020authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 1618 days (through Feb 26, 2025)
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Sep 16, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 10, 2020
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Mar 10, 2020authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 10, 2020authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 128 days (through Jul 16, 2020)
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Mar 4, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 4, 2020insurance gapCoverage gap: 126 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 8, 2020)
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Nov 7, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 22, 2018
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Oct 22, 2018insuranceNAMECHG — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 22, 2018authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 22, 2018insurance gapCoverage gap: 16 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 7, 2018)
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Aug 18, 2018insuranceCANCEL — TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 15, 2018
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Apr 5, 2018
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Mar 30, 2018insuranceCANCEL — TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 23, 2017
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Aug 23, 2017authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 17, 2017insuranceCANCEL — TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 19, 2016
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Oct 17, 2016insuranceCANCEL — TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 27, 2016
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Jul 27, 2016authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jul 27, 2016authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 41 days (through Sep 6, 2016)
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Jul 21, 2016insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Jul 21, 2016insurance gapCoverage gap: 35 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 25, 2016)
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Jun 11, 2016insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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May 27, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 12, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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May 12, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 14, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Apr 11, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Mar 12, 2016insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Feb 11, 2016insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
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Oct 10, 2015insuranceCANCEL — DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.70(b)(2) | Defective fifth wheel locking mechanism | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC899282
common · N · MC
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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TOPA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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How to verify FIRST CLASS EXPRESS SERVICE 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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