S & S FIRESTONE INC
DBA: S & S TIRE - PREMIER TRANSPORTATION NETWORK - BEST ONE TIRE & SERVICE - SSTRANS - PREMIER BANDAG
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 51 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — S & S FIRESTONE INC (USDOT 271514) 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 Officer(s): BROOKS SWENTZEL (Company officer); TIM NICHOLSON (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 51 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/271514/ As of: Jul 25, 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 71/100). 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 71/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 1.9% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 6.6% vs peer median 17.6% (better). n=3589 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional 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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 99 | 139 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 51 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| Tow-away | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
| Crash reports | 2 | 2 | 5 | 9 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 552 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 328 | 328 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 7 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.13% | 5.49% | — |
| 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
S & S FIRESTONE INC is a corporation based in LEXINGTON, KY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 271514. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 240 power units and 95 drivers, with 552 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 6.6%. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
S & S FIRESTONE INC is a large fleet, operating 240 power units and 95 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Lexington, KY. Across 340 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.4% out-of-service rate, with 11 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
340 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 94% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in KY (89) and WV (81), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
7.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (51.2% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 15 times.
The fleet comprises 240 power units (large fleet) and 95 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 3,589 ACTIVE carriers operating 120–360 power units (±50% of this carrier's 240 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (KY) | 93 | 10 | 10.8% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 72 | 1 | 1.4% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 26 | 2 | 7.7% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 24 | 6 | 25.0% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 23 | 1 | 4.3% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 15 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Jun 1, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 9 | 1 | 11.1% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 22, 2026 |
| US (US) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 5, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 20, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 2, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 10 | — | 0.11 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 3 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 31 | — | 0.52 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 61 | — | 1.60 | 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 (552 rows) View all 552 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88478331 | Jul 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 88452272 | Jul 16, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88444687 | Jul 16, 2026 | AR | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 395.3A1-HOSPD | No |
| 88445161 | Jul 15, 2026 | MS | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88376878 | Jul 10, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88372236 | Jul 10, 2026 | WV | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88350413 | Jul 8, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88221707 | Jun 24, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88215125 | Jun 22, 2026 | WV | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88209108 | Jun 22, 2026 | OK | 1 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88169784 | Jun 17, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88161446 | Jun 16, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88129732 | Jun 12, 2026 | KS | 1 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 88075105 | Jun 8, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88075041 | Jun 8, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88029551 | Jun 3, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88015685 | Jun 1, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88010687 | Jun 1, 2026 | AR | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87999368 | May 28, 2026 | OH | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 392.2-NCDLR, 391.41APC, 392.16B-DPASS | Yes |
| 87982317 | May 28, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87981338 | May 28, 2026 | AR | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87935919 | May 22, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| 87901072 | May 18, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87860845 | May 14, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Custom Scott
|
0 | — | No |
| 87859208 | May 14, 2026 | WV | 1 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (51 rows) View all 51 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY0073301439 | Mar 4, 2026 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2026513110 | Feb 24, 2026 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400362091 | Sep 16, 2025 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| SC0025275609 | Aug 25, 2025 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2025534289 | Jun 11, 2025 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WV202510273A | May 15, 2025 | WV | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0400248997 | Apr 22, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004727964 | Nov 26, 2024 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0073119971 | Nov 22, 2024 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0073057445 | Jun 21, 2024 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0073049394 | May 31, 2024 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0243059373 | Apr 8, 2024 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0245057709 | Apr 2, 2024 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0073025476 | Apr 2, 2024 | KY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0904480526 | Apr 2, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WV202331100A | Nov 29, 2023 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OK2308001117 | Aug 2, 2023 | OK | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0103729420 | Jul 14, 2023 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0904303009 | Jun 28, 2023 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0023532918 | May 25, 2023 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072886697 | Apr 4, 2023 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2023520459 | Mar 27, 2023 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0002718216 | Oct 28, 2022 | AL | 1 | 3 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| KY0072817618 | Oct 12, 2022 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103383976 | Aug 11, 2022 | TN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTONSBURG | KY | 24 | 3 |
| HURRICANE WV | WV | 20 | 0 |
| HINDMAN | KY | 14 | 1 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 13 | 5 |
| LONDON | KY | 11 | 2 |
| PIKEVILLE | KY | 10 | 0 |
| HAZARD | KY | 9 | 0 |
| MOREHEAD | KY | 9 | 3 |
| US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE | TX | 6 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 5 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 52 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 6 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 4 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 4 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | Unknown | 3 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 |
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