LINK US TRANSPORTATION 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 — LINK US TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 2584461) 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): YUHAI LU (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: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2584461/ As of: Jul 19, 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 8.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 26.4% vs peer median 15.4% (worse). n=32934 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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InsuranceSTARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 1, 2026
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 29 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 30 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 14 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 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 148 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 88 | 88 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 6 | 15 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.82% | 17.05% | — |
| 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
LINK US TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in EL MONTE, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2584461. 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 30 power units and 48 drivers, with 148 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 26.4%. 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.
LINK US TRANSPORTATION INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 30 power units and 48 drivers, based in El Monte, CA. Across 87 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 21.8% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract.
87 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 55% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (35) and AR (16), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
21.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (62.5% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 10 times.
The fleet comprises 30 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 48 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Stoughton are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 32,934 ACTIVE carriers operating 15–45 power units (±50% of this carrier's 30 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 35 | 12 | 34.3% | Apr 28, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 16 | 1 | 6.3% | Apr 11, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 11 | 3 | 27.3% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 17, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Oct 9, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 28, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 20, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 128 | |
| Utility | 70 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 21 | |
| Stoughton | 18 | |
| Vanguard | 5 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.32 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 13 | — | 0.55 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 1.54 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | — | 4.72 | 5 | — | 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 (148 rows) View all 148 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88424073 | Jul 14, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.55C2-B, 393.55E-B, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 88417681 | Jul 14, 2026 | NM | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LTSI, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 87856149 | May 13, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 87715742 | Apr 28, 2026 | CA | 1 | CAJON NORTHBOUND SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 55E-B | No |
| 87615898 | Apr 17, 2026 | TN | 3 | MEMPHIS TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87558970 | Apr 13, 2026 | KY | 3 | EDDYVILLE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLL | No |
| 87557703 | Apr 11, 2026 | AR | 3 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87186503 | Feb 27, 2026 | CA | 2 | CAJON SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86868720 | Jan 22, 2026 | CA | 3 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 391.11B2-S | Yes |
| 86817653 | Jan 14, 2026 | NM | 2 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2PC | No |
| 86724243 | Jan 5, 2026 | LA | 3 | DELHI LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86689341 | Dec 31, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 391.11B2-Q, 395.32B-ELDDFR | Yes |
| 86668915 | Dec 23, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-us82-@-fm3092 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86671076 | Dec 16, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-mt.-pass-jpoe-cvef |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86563300 | Dec 12, 2025 | TN | 3 | WILDERSVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87099485 | Nov 22, 2025 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86338665 | Nov 14, 2025 | MS | 3 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86289638 | Nov 9, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86270151 | Nov 4, 2025 | CA | 1 | RAINBOW IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 86165627 | Oct 26, 2025 | AZ | 2 | HOLBROOK AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86078563 | Oct 16, 2025 | LA | 3 | BOSSIER CITY LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 86050472 | Oct 13, 2025 | CA | 1 | SAN ONOFRE IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 86038734 | Oct 13, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86032297 | Oct 9, 2025 | OK | 1 | I-40 BECKHAM POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 86004794 | Oct 8, 2025 | NM | 2 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (14 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX77XFHQE1Q4 | Jul 28, 2025 | TX | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2024512454 | Mar 1, 2024 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA8552300678 | Feb 25, 2023 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6GNAHQE1WT | Nov 26, 2022 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5252203019 | Jun 17, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX693AHQE1O3 | Feb 24, 2022 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AZ0000054250 | Sep 30, 2021 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA8552111493 | Sep 13, 2021 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0300723155 | Jul 12, 2021 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NM0710636997 | Nov 27, 2020 | NM | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0007601284 | Mar 15, 2020 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OK0AM0092420 | Mar 14, 2020 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072463178 | Jan 13, 2020 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK00D0018619 | Feb 27, 2019 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC905467 | common | N | — |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2015 | MC905467-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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | AM37000552-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04506 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2026 | REPLACED |
| SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO | WHI01000003300-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMTH25549090 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2021 | Apr 1, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC20050850 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 26, 2020 | May 15, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC20050850 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 18, 2020 | Dec 26, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC20050850 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2020 | Sep 18, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT001748-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2020 | May 15, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT001748-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2019 | Feb 1, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY | FCT001748-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2018 | May 15, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0062068 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2016 | May 15, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2602075 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2015 | Jun 10, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2602075 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 15, 2015 | May 15, 2016 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 1, 2025insuranceCANCEL — SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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Mar 27, 2025
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Apr 2, 2024
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Apr 1, 2024insuranceCANCEL — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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May 15, 2021insuranceCANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 12, 2021
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Dec 26, 2020insuranceCANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 18, 2020
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Sep 18, 2020insuranceCANCEL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 15, 2020insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 13, 2020
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Feb 1, 2020insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 14, 2020
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May 15, 2019
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May 15, 2019insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 15, 2018insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 10, 2018
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Jun 10, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 15, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 20, 2015
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 13 | 1 |
| SAN ONOFRE IF | CA | 11 | 4 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 7 | 7 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 6 | 2 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 3 | 0 |
| CASA GRANDE AZ | AZ | 3 | 1 |
| 8808 PIONEER BLVD | CA | 3 | 0 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 3 | 0 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 3 | 0 |
| BECKHAM POE | OK | 3 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 5 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 8 | 3 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 5 | 5 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 2 |
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STARSTONE NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SUTTON SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO
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INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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AMERICAN SENTINEL INSURANCE COMPANY
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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148 inspections
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14 reportable crashes
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How to verify LINK US TRANSPORTATION 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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