DEFORD'S FUEL & OIL INC
DEFORD'S FUEL & OIL INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 10 drivers, based in St Augustine, FL. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 8.3% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
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 Vehicle 18.2% vs peer 11.1% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DEFORD'S FUEL & OIL INC (USDOT 2565558) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 18.2% vs peer 11.1% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2565558/ As of: Sep 21, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 18.2% vs peer median 11.1% (worse). n=74388 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 23 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 2 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 8.33% | 0% |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
DEFORD'S FUEL & OIL INC had 12 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 8.3%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 7.0.
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in FL (12 stops).
8.3% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (6.7% of violations); top code 393.47(e) (Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 10 drivers; International, Freightliner, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 74,388 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (16 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida (FL) | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | Sep 11, 2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 6.68 | 7 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (23 rows) View all 23 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88979990 | Sep 11, 2026 | FL | 3 | PALM COAST FL | — | 0 | — | No |
| 88885326 | Sep 1, 2026 | FL | 2 | ST. AUGUSTINE FL |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 177.817E1-HMHC, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 88123148 | Jun 10, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87939391 | May 21, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86982628 | Feb 6, 2026 | FL | 2 | PALATKA FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 396.5B-L, 393.55C2-B, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86733961 | Jan 6, 2026 | FL | 2 | HASTINGS FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.45B2-BHHC, 393.30-B, 392.2-SLLMF | Yes |
| 86428901 | Nov 26, 2025 | FL | 2 | PALM COAST FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LCL | No |
| 85640738 | Aug 28, 2025 | FL | 2 | HASTINGS FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LBL | No |
| 84073798 | Mar 6, 2025 | FL | 2 | ALACHUA FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84006117 | Feb 26, 2025 | FL | 2 | fl-st.-augustine-fl |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 83583526 | Jan 9, 2025 | FL | 2 | BUNNELL FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83384898 | Dec 9, 2024 | FL | 2 | GREEN COVE SPRINGS FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.55D1-B | No |
| 82729174 | Sep 19, 2024 | FL | 1 | EAST PALATKA FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.209D-STBSM, 393.201D-FR, 396.5B-L | Yes |
| 81917801 | Jun 14, 2024 | FL | 2 | BUNNELL FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.3 | No |
| 81551212 | May 2, 2024 | FL | 2 | HASTINGS FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 80844743 | Feb 6, 2024 | FL | 1 | EAST PALATKA FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
7 | 393.209D-STPAL, 393.75A2-TAOBB, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 80843685 | Feb 6, 2024 | FL | 2 | PALM COAST FL |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.51C-BLPW | Yes |
| 80663339 | Jan 15, 2024 | FL | 2 | fl-st.-augustine-fl |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 177.823A-HMPMCNP, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 80633776 | Jan 10, 2024 | FL | 2 | EAST PALATKA FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.205C-WR | Yes |
| 80633443 | Jan 10, 2024 | FL | 2 | SAINT JOHNS FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 80607133 | Jan 5, 2024 | FL | 1 | GREEN COVE SPRINGS FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 171.2A-HMGRMC, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 79339993 | Aug 7, 2023 | FL | 2 | HASTINGS |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.9(a), 393.78, 396.5(b) | No |
| 78876383 | Jun 7, 2023 | FL | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 177.817(a), 172.600(c) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL2604366803 | Sep 20, 2023 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8546479807 | Apr 28, 2017 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST PALATKA FL | FL | 3 | 3 |
| HASTINGS FL | FL | 3 | 1 |
| PALM COAST FL | FL | 3 | 1 |
| BUNNELL FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| GREEN COVE SPRINGS FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| ALACHUA FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| HASTINGS | FL | 1 | 0 |
| PALATKA FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | FL | 1 | 1 |
| SAINT JOHNS FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 172.600(c) | Offer or transport without emergency response information | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 177.817(a) | No or improper shipping papers (carrier) | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.3 | 393.3 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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