BEL CARGO CORP
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 · 66 days Jan 4, 2016 → Mar 10, 2016
- Common (Property) gap · 95 days Inactive Jan 4, 2016 → reinstated Apr 8, 2016
- 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 — BEL CARGO CORP (USDOT 2641308) 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): DANIEL DIAZ (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 66 days — Jan 4, 2016 → Mar 10, 2016 • Common (Property) gap · 95 days — Inactive Jan 4, 2016 → reinstated Apr 8, 2016 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2641308/ 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 23.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 18.2% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=58213 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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InsuranceSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 2, 2023
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Process AgentSKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC920488ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 15 | 1 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 33 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 25% | 12.5% | — |
| 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
BEL CARGO CORP is a motor carrier based in CUTLER BAY, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2641308. 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 16 power units and 16 drivers, with 33 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 23.5%. 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.
BEL CARGO CORP is a mid-sized fleet, operating 16 power units and 16 drivers, based in Cutler Bay, FL. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 30.8% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 24% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (2) and TX (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
30.8% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (63.6% of violations); top code 395.8E-HOSPD (False record of duty status) cited 5 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 16 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; Peterbilt, Great Dane, and Trlr are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 58,213 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–24 power units (±50% of this carrier's 16 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 4, 2016 to Apr 8, 2016 (95 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jan 4, 2016 to Mar 10, 2016 (66 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | May 4, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 30, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 5, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 17, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 24 | |
| Great Dane | 14 | |
| Vang | 2 | |
| Vanguard | 2 | |
| CIMC | 1 | |
| Grea | 1 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 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 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 3.47 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 4.70 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 4.15 | 4 | — | 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 (33 rows) View all 33 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88003443 | May 30, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 395.24, 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 87761475 | May 4, 2026 | CA | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLL, 393.95A1 | No |
| 87743349 | Apr 30, 2026 | AZ | 2 | SAN SIMON AZ |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 2-SLLTCD, 8E1PC, 95A1 | No |
| 86108106 | Oct 20, 2025 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85944184 | Oct 1, 2025 | CA | 3 | SHANDON |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLS4 | Yes |
| 84781526 | May 25, 2025 | AZ | 3 | WILLCOX AZ |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.8E1PC | Yes |
| 84619398 | May 5, 2025 | IN | 3 | CLOVERDALE IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 82684289 | Sep 17, 2024 | NV | 2 | nv-ir80-w/b-mm312-osino-checksite |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 82107929 | Jul 11, 2024 | TX | 2 | US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8(e)(1), 393.45(b)(2), 395.3(a)(3)(i) | No |
| 82077720 | Jul 4, 2024 | CA | 3 | RAINBOW IF |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2C | No |
| 81840063 | Jun 10, 2024 | NJ | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81740549 | May 27, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 81723818 | May 26, 2024 | NM | 3 | — |
PETERBILT SEMI-TRAILER
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81641207 | May 15, 2024 | NC | 2 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81555876 | May 7, 2024 | NC | 2 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8(e)(1), 393.9(a), 395.22(h)(4) | Yes |
| 81529811 | May 5, 2024 | NJ | 2 | INTERSTATE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81375232 | Apr 15, 2024 | NM | 2 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8(e)(1), 396.17(c), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 81174287 | Mar 20, 2024 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81153811 | Mar 19, 2024 | NM | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81132202 | Mar 12, 2024 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.207B-AALPME-OOS, 396.3A1-BOS, 391.11B2-Q | Yes |
| 80657392 | Jan 21, 2024 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 80313780 | Dec 5, 2023 | AZ | 2 | INTERSTATE 10 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.24(c)(2)(ii), 393.11, 395.22(h)(4) | No |
| 80271182 | Nov 24, 2023 | TX | 2 | IH35 NORTHBOUND MILE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80022615 | Oct 25, 2023 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.8(e)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
| 79965657 | Oct 19, 2023 | MS | 2 | HINDS COUNTY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(e)(1), 395.8(f)(12) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL2553514303 | Jan 21, 2023 | FL | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 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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| Apr 8, 2016 | MC920488-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 2, 2015 | MC920488 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Jul 1, 2015 | MC920488-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
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 |
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| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0212225001 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 2, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0167471001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 2, 2021 | Feb 2, 2023 | REPLACED |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02970-20 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 2, 2020 | Feb 2, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02970-19 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 2, 2019 | Feb 2, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02970-19 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 2, 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP | CHL 01-02970-19 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 2, 2019 | Aug 2, 2019 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6504101 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2018 | Feb 1, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS073865 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 9, 2017 | Feb 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS073865 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 9, 2017 | Mar 9, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS061768 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 17, 2016 | Mar 9, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS061768-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 10, 2016 | May 17, 2016 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS061768-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 10, 2016 | Jun 12, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 66 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jan 4, 2016 to Mar 10, 2016 | ||||||
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1268200 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 24, 2015 | Dec 14, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1268200 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 24, 2015 | Jan 4, 2016 | NAME CHANGED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WPP1268200 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 24, 2015 | Jun 24, 2015 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 2, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 2, 2021insuranceCANCEL — COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP
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Jan 29, 2021
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Feb 3, 2020
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Feb 2, 2020insuranceCANCEL — COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP
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Aug 23, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP
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Aug 5, 2019
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Aug 2, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP
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Feb 5, 2019
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Feb 1, 2019insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 9, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
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Feb 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
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Mar 9, 2017insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
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Mar 2, 2017
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Jun 12, 2016insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
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May 18, 2016
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May 17, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
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Apr 8, 2016
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Feb 1, 2016oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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Jan 4, 2016
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Jan 4, 2016insuranceNAMECHG — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 4, 2016authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 4, 2016insurance gapCoverage gap: 66 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 10, 2016)
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Jan 4, 2016authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 95 days (through Apr 8, 2016)
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Dec 14, 2015insuranceTERM/CANCL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 18, 2015
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Jun 24, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 1 |
| INTERSTATE 10 | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| SAN SIMON AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| WILLCOX AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SHANDON | CA | 1 | 1 |
| SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| I10 SNEADS WIM-EAST | FL | 1 | 0 |
| CLOVERDALE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2 |
| 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 | 7 | 5 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Requiring or permitting a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle driver to drive more than 11 hours | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC920488
common · ACTIVE · MC
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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COUNTY HALL INSURANCE COMPANY, INC A RR GROUP
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 32,005 carriers served
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33 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify BEL CARGO CORP
- 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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