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SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC

USDOT 261791 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: MARK L SHEPARED General Freight Paper Products Based in GREENSBORO, NC Grade A · 100
Brokers & shippers · booking check

No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
Policy effective · Jun 14, 2018
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MARK L SHEPARED
Cargo: General Freight, Paper Products
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC (USDOT 261791)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): MARK L SHEPARED (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/261791/
As of: Jul 23, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Clear to review.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 261791
In FMCSA records since Jul 10, 1985 (~41y)
MC / docket MC177978
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MARK L SHEPARED
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Paper Products
Fleet size 20 units
Drivers 20
Annual mileage 1,315,107 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (336) 668-4800
Email: [email protected]
Physical
300 GRUMMAN RD
GREENSBORO, NC 27409-9737
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 261791
In FMCSA records since Jul 10, 1985 (~41y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,315,107 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 12.0% vs 23.4% -11.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.09 vs 1.80 -1.71
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 20 0 0
Trailers 118 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 118 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 65 65 0
OOS inspections 0 4 0
OOS percentage 0% 6.15% —
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%).

Power Units
20
Drivers
20
Inspections
118
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
12.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
14
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC is a corporation based in GREENSBORO, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 261791. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 20 power units and 20 drivers, with 118 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 12.0%. 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 overview

SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 20 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Greensboro, NC. Across 65 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 6.2% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

65 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 38% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (64) and SC (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

6.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.75A (Tires/tubes - general defects) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 20 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 12.0% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
6 violations
4 OOS · 66.7%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
North Carolina (NC) 64 4 6.3% Jul 17, 2026
South Carolina (SC) 1 0 0.0% Nov 19, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 89
Wabash National 74
Volvo 15
Stri 5
Great Dane 4
Stoughton 2
Vang 2
Dors 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
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 6 — 1.76 2 — 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 (118 rows) View all 118 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88443729 Jul 17, 2026 NC 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9666 · 3ALXA7002LDLG1293
0 — No
87838108 May 12, 2026 NC 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC DD1315A · 1FUJA6CK17LY55812
0 — No
87795904 May 8, 2026 NC 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9680 · 1FVXA7CG9FLGP3431
0 — No
87775883 May 5, 2026 NC 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9681 · 1FVXA7005GLHH9217
0 — No
87723698 Apr 29, 2026 NC 3 I 85
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9683 · 1FVXA7007GLHH9218
0 — No
87636761 Apr 20, 2026 NC 2 I73 AT NC150
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9684 · 3ALXA7002EDFW8258
0 — No
87594844 Apr 15, 2026 NC 3 WARREN COUNTY, I-85, S
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9681 · 1FVXA7005GLHH9217
0 — No
87202680 Mar 3, 2026 NC 2 NC 74 EB
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9669 · 3ALXA7000GDHH3785
1 393.75A Yes
87128139 Feb 23, 2026 NC 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9670 · 4V4ND2RH9YN257126
0 — No
86992977 Feb 6, 2026 NC 3 nc-i-73-nb-@-nc-hwy-150
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC VT9676 · 1FVXA7003GLHH9216
0 — No
86776467 Jan 12, 2026 NC 3 nc-i-40/85
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9677 · 1FVXA7CG9DDBX0540
0 — No
86748876 Jan 5, 2026 NC 3 US29NB NEAR SR2600
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC VT9676 · 1FVXA7003GLHH9216
0 — No
86663294 Dec 22, 2025 NC 3 nc-davie-county,-i-40,-w
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9669 · 3ALXA7000GDHH3785
0 — No
86591948 Dec 16, 2025 NC 2 nc-hillsborough-weigh-station,-i-
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9683 · 1FVXA7007GLHH9218
0 — No
86541229 Dec 10, 2025 NC 3 nc-i-40/85
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9666 · 3ALXA7002LDLG1293
0 — No
86491161 Dec 4, 2025 NC 2 I73 AT NC68
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9670 · 4V4ND2RH9YN257126
0 — No
86422728 Nov 26, 2025 NC 2 nc-davie-county,-i-40,-w
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9685 · 3ALXA7007JDJW9899
0 — No
86360586 Nov 19, 2025 SC 3 COLUMBIA SC
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9681 · 1FVXA7005GLHH9217
0 — No
86311905 Nov 10, 2025 NC 3 nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9677 · 1FVXA7CG9DDBX0540
0 — No
86282886 Nov 10, 2025 NC 3 nc-rowan-county,-i-85-nb
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9683 · 1FVXA7007GLHH9218
0 — No
86216117 Oct 31, 2025 NC 3 I 85
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9681 · 1FVXA7005GLHH9217
0 — No
86195762 Oct 29, 2025 NC 2 US29SB NEAR US29 BUS
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9680 · 1FVXA7CG9FLGP3431
0 — No
86168507 Oct 24, 2025 NC 2 US 421 NB AT EXIT 174
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC VT9676 · 1FVXA7003GLHH9216
0 — No
86140201 Oct 22, 2025 NC 3 nc-forsyth-county,-us-158
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
NC VT9671 · 4V4NC9GG53N342866
0 — No
86057446 Oct 14, 2025 NC 2 US 421 SB
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
NC VT9676 · 1FVXA7003GLHH9216
1 393.75A Yes
Recent Crashes (14 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
NC0107705931 May 2, 2024 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
VA0240945055 Apr 2, 2024 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0107461059 Sep 18, 2023 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0106857400 Feb 9, 2022 NC 0 1 No No Injury
NC0107064843 Jun 4, 2021 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0104900500 Oct 26, 2016 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0104527121 Oct 21, 2015 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
VA0111125041 Apr 14, 2011 VA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0101926020 Jan 8, 2007 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0101847986 Oct 10, 2006 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
NC0098192816 Oct 9, 1998 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
NC9700006399 Dec 1, 1997 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC9700005543 Sep 19, 1997 NC 0 1 Yes No Injury
WV000424438A Jul 24, 1994 WV 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC177978
Active
—
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Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 49-091733-00 91X $750,000 Jun 14, 2018 On file ACTIVE
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 49-091733-00 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2012 Jun 14, 2018 REPLACED
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. RHR2525699 CARGO — Feb 7, 2008 Mar 30, 2012 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP27715A BIPD/Primary — Feb 7, 2005 Mar 29, 2012 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. GWP27715A BIPD/Primary — Feb 7, 2005 Mar 1, 2012 REPLACED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY CAT0010014-00 BIPD/Primary — Jul 5, 2002 Mar 5, 2005 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY CAT0010014-00 BIPD/Primary — Jul 5, 2002 Feb 7, 2005 REPLACED
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY 14 MS UA7659 42 CARGO — Feb 7, 2002 Feb 7, 2008 REPLACED
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY CAT0010014-00 BIPD/Primary — Feb 7, 2002 Jul 5, 2002 CANCELLED
MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY IMR1322 CARGO — Feb 7, 2001 Feb 7, 2002 REPLACED
ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA PST 33 17 60 CARGO — Feb 7, 2000 Feb 7, 2001 REPLACED
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING TRK 1074556866 BIPD/Primary — Feb 7, 1999 Mar 1, 2002 CANCELLED
AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING TRK 1074556866 BIPD/Primary — Feb 7, 1999 Feb 7, 2002 REPLACED
LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. F3B012763-00 BIPD/Primary — Feb 7, 1997 Feb 7, 1999 CANCELLED
ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY CXR382619 BIPD/Primary — Feb 7, 1993 Feb 7, 1997 CANCELLED
ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY 8F10515 CARGO — Feb 9, 1987 Feb 7, 2000 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 14, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Mar 30, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
  3. Mar 29, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. Mar 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. Jun 21, 2010
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Feb 7, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Nov 18, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Mar 5, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Feb 10, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  10. Feb 7, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Jul 5, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Mar 1, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
  13. Feb 7, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MARKEL AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Feb 7, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AMERICAN CASUALTY COMPANY OF READING
  15. Feb 7, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
  16. Feb 7, 2000
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Feb 7, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  18. Feb 7, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — ONEBEACON AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY
  19. Sep 6, 1991
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  20. Mar 8, 1991
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  21. Sep 23, 1986
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  22. Jan 2, 1985
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
I-40 NC 5 0
I 85 NC 3 0
STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION I-40 NC 3 0
I-77 NB YORK COUNTY SC 3 0
87 NC 2 0
I73 NC 2 1
I73 AT NC68 NC 2 0
US 421 SB NC 2 1
DAVIE COUNTY, I-40 WESTBOUND NC 1 0
GALLIMORE DAIRY RD NC 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 4 0
393.25(f) Stop lamp violations Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC

Is SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 261791 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC's safety rating? ▾
SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC had? ▾
118 roadside inspections are on file for SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC's peak out-of-service rate is 12.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC based? ▾
SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 300 GRUMMAN RD, GREENSBORO, North Carolina 27409-9737. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC177978). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC operate? ▾
SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC self-reports 20 power units and 20 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC had any crashes? ▾
14 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SHEPARD MOTOR LINES INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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