OYSTER FREIGHT SERVICES INC
USDOT 2641729 • 102 ARMSTRONG AVE, GEORGETOWN, ON, L7G 4S2
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAC330147 | ON FILE | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | T35714 | ON FILE | Nov 15, 2016 | May 21, 2021 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAC330147 | REPLACED | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAC330147 | REPLACED | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2023 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAC330147 | REPLACED | May 31, 2021 | May 31, 2022 |
| ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CD | BIPD/Primary | RCF060670254 | REPLACED | May 15, 2021 | May 31, 2021 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD | T35714 | REPLACED | Nov 15, 2016 | May 15, 2021 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7L8502358 | CANCELLED | Jul 7, 2015 | Dec 16, 2016 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 7L8502358 | REPLACED | Jul 7, 2015 | Nov 15, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CAC330147 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CAC330147 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CAC330147 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CAC330147 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2022 | May 31, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ROYAL & SUN ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY OF CD | RCF060670254 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2021 | May 31, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T35714 | BIPD | May 21, 2021 | May 21, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | T35714 | BIPD | May 15, 2021 | May 15, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 7L8502358 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 16, 2016 | Dec 16, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 7L8502358 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2016 | Nov 15, 2016 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC920707 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 26, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 10, 2021 |
| MC920707 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Oct 23, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC920707 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 13, 2015 | — | Unknown |
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
37 states • 211 inspections
Violation Summary (62 violations from latest 100 of 211 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.202C-HMSPS | Hazmat description incomplete | 1 | 0 | 5 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.502C-HMPP | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (211 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
21 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (21 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 26, 2025 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | JURUPA VALLEY | DULLES DR | ...UZ5091 | OYSTER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Mar 12, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | AKRON | SR 8 HWY HW | ...900196 | OYSTER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| May 29, 2024 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | COOLIDGE | 4750 INTERSTATE 40 W | ...326035 | OYSTER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| May 17, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MICHIGAN CITY | I94 | ...NY8818 | OYSTER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Dec 2, 2023 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | MENTMORE | INTERSTATE 40 EB MM 8 | ...NY7921 | OYSTER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Aug 10, 2023 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...312041 | OYSTER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Mar 19, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEWCOMB | I-75 | ...U33769 | OYSTER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Sep 11, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | Joliet | I 80 WB @ CHICAGO ST | ...690706 | OYSTER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Jun 12, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | LINCOLN PARK | RAMP 027D | ...BY6463 | OYSTER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Jan 6, 2022 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 55 | ...KW7526 | OYSTER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Dec 23, 2021 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | UNINCORPORATED | RT60/2150ft W of 7th AV | ...ME4320 | OYSTER FREIGHT SERVICES INC |
| Nov 24, 2020 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 18, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2019 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2019 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2018 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 28, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 2018 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 27, 2017 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events