DFT TRANSPORTATION LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- Prior insurance gap · 501 days Dec 8, 2016 → Apr 23, 2018
- Common (Property) gap · 499 days Inactive Dec 19, 2016 → reinstated May 2, 2018
- 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 — DFT TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 2724243) 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): TEKLEBRHAN MEBRAHTU (Company officer); TEKLEBRHAN MEBRAHTU (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • Prior insurance gap · 501 days — Dec 8, 2016 → Apr 23, 2018 • Common (Property) gap · 499 days — Inactive Dec 19, 2016 → reinstated May 2, 2018 • 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 — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2724243/ 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=197576 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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InsuranceNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 23, 2024
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC922654ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 21 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 20% | — |
| 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
DFT TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in CHARLOTTTE, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2724243. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 21 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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 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.
DFT TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Charlottte, NC. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.8% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 220% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (8) and SC (7), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
18.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (71.4% of violations); top code 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB (Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Wabash National, Freightliner, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,576 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Dec 19, 2016 to May 2, 2018 (499 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 8, 2016 to Apr 23, 2018 (501 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Jan 19, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 19, 2024 |
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 |
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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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 3.80 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 3.00 | 3 | — | 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 (21 rows) View all 21 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87454982 | Mar 31, 2026 | SC | 3 | TOWNVILLE SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86838561 | Jan 19, 2026 | NC | 2 | 587 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86817251 | Jan 15, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86816836 | Jan 15, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-granville-county,-i-85,-s |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85593225 | Aug 26, 2025 | SC | 1 | LYNCHBURG SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85478579 | Aug 13, 2025 | SC | 2 | CAMDEN SC |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | No |
| 84038690 | Feb 27, 2025 | NC | 2 | I-40 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A | Yes |
| 83904047 | Feb 19, 2025 | SC | 3 | PIEDMONT SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 83809706 | Feb 6, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 83447085 | Dec 20, 2024 | SC | 3 | WATERLOO SC |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83402419 | Dec 13, 2024 | NC | 3 | US 74 BYPASS EB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83330982 | Dec 4, 2024 | SC | 3 | FLORENCE SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82420254 | Aug 19, 2024 | MD | 2 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45(b)(2) | Yes |
| 82381311 | Aug 13, 2024 | NC | 3 | I40 WB NEAR EXIT 157 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82265789 | Jul 30, 2024 | SC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81445648 | Apr 24, 2024 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80378815 | Dec 13, 2023 | NC | 3 | HAYWOOD CO I40 EB 16MM |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80159226 | Nov 14, 2023 | NC | 2 | I-40 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80025180 | Oct 27, 2023 | WV | 2 | WV TURNPIKE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.45 | Yes |
| 78768702 | May 31, 2023 | VA | 3 | RT 60 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8, 392.2 | No |
| 78466600 | Apr 27, 2023 | NC | 3 | US421 SOUTH BOUND EXIT 276 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV201910695A | Apr 26, 2019 | WV | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0162835088 | Sep 29, 2016 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0162815150 | Sep 29, 2016 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2, 2018 | MC922654-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jul 6, 2015 | MC922654-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN371168 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 23, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA967819933 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 23, 2023 | Apr 23, 2024 | REPLACED |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0729336 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 23, 2021 | Apr 23, 2023 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE | CAL500960-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 23, 2020 | Apr 23, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 946412001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 23, 2019 | Apr 23, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA3017469-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 23, 2018 | Apr 23, 2019 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 501 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 8, 2016 to Apr 23, 2018 | ||||||
| STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY | JST1000395 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 23, 2016 | Dec 8, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA3014557-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 23, 2015 | Jun 23, 2016 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 23, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 23, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Apr 23, 2021insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
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Apr 14, 2021
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May 6, 2020
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Apr 23, 2020insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 17, 2020
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Apr 23, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 2, 2018
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Dec 19, 2016
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Dec 19, 2016authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 19, 2016authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 499 days (through May 2, 2018)
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Dec 8, 2016insuranceCANCEL — STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 8, 2016insurance gapCoverage gap: 501 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 23, 2018)
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Jun 23, 2016insuranceCANCEL — ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 15, 2016
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 | 2 | 1 |
| I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| 587 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| HAYWOOD CO I40 EB 16MM | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I40 WB NEAR EXIT 157 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US421 SOUTH BOUND EXIT 276 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US 74 BYPASS EB | NC | 1 | 0 |
| CAMDEN SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| FLORENCE SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| LYNCHBURG SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC922654
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN MILLENNIUM INS/CITADEL REINSURANCE
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ATLANTIC CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STONEWOOD INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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21 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify DFT TRANSPORTATION LLC
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