CAPTAIN FREIGHT LLC
USDOT 2637458 • 1120 SENNA ST, TIPP CITY, OH, 45371
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-918699 | REVOKED | Aug 8, 2018 | Mar 30, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | OCA-0000315 | ON FILE | Mar 20, 2024 | Mar 20, 2026 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA23MOT02241200 | REPLACED | Mar 22, 2023 | Mar 20, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 947363541 | REPLACED | Mar 22, 2021 | Mar 22, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 947363541 | REPLACED | Mar 22, 2021 | Mar 22, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA7673887 | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2018 | Aug 2, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN222369 | CANCELLED | Jul 29, 2017 | Jun 4, 2018 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN222369 | REPLACED | Jul 29, 2017 | Jun 3, 2018 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 2595400 | REPLACED | Aug 27, 2015 | Jul 29, 2017 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 2595400 | REPLACED | Jul 29, 2015 | Aug 27, 2015 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 2595400 | REPLACED | Jul 29, 2015 | Jul 29, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | OCA-0000315 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA23MOT02241200 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2024 | Mar 20, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 947363541 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2023 | Mar 22, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 947363541 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2021 | Mar 22, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA7673887 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2018 | Aug 2, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN222369 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2018 | Jun 4, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN222369 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2018 | Jun 3, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 2595400 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2017 | Jul 29, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 2595400 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 27, 2015 | Aug 27, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 2595400 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 29, 2015 | Jul 29, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-918699 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-918699 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC918699 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 31, 2021 | REVOKED | Mar 30, 2026 |
| MC918699 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 8, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 30, 2018 |
| MC918699 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 5, 2015 | REVOKED | Aug 8, 2018 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2, 2015 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Dec 2, 2015 |
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 • 23 inspections
Violation Summary (49 violations from 23 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A2-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2I-ELDUN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV power unit number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 31, 2025 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | Chandler | I-44 | ...692740 | CAPTAIN FREIGHT LLC |
| Apr 12, 2024 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | 97 | INTERSTATE 40 & ROUTE 66 | ...MJ4990 | CAPTAIN FREIGHT LLC |
| Apr 23, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 10, 2017 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 29, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records