JOYRIDE TRANSPORT LLC
WOOSTER, OH
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 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 — JOYRIDE TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 2727797) 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): DOUG DROWN (Company officer); TERESA WENGERD (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 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 — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2727797/ As of: Jul 24, 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 9.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 13.3% vs peer median 15% (better). n=36966 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 May 17, 2023
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC013907ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 25 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 96 | 5 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 7 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 54 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 41 | 41 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 12.2% | 7.32% | — |
| 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
JOYRIDE TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in WOOSTER, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2727797. 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 26 power units and 23 drivers, with 54 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 13.3%. 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.
JOYRIDE TRANSPORT LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 26 power units and 23 drivers, based in Wooster, OH. Across 32 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.6% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
32 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 191% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (20) and WV (5), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
15.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (44.7% of violations); top code 393.9A-HLLH (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 26 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 23 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 36,966 ACTIVE carriers operating 13–39 power units (±50% of this carrier's 26 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 |
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| Ohio (OH) | 25 | 3 | 12.0% | Jul 10, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 2, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 18, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 6, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 4, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 44 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 22 | |
| Wabash National | 7 | |
| Vanguard | 4 | |
| Western Star | 4 | |
| Stoughton | 2 | |
| East So Tr | 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 | 1 | — | 0.31 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 10 | — | 2.20 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | — | 4.94 | 5 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | — | 7.27 | 7 | — | 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 (54 rows) View all 54 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88386707 | Jul 10, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88319096 | Jul 2, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88292177 | Jul 1, 2026 | IA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.81-H, 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 88092599 | Jun 8, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.24, 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 87842663 | May 12, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8A1-HOSP | Yes |
| 87837104 | May 12, 2026 | UT | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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19 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.11A1-LTSM, 396.3A1-BALR | Yes |
| 87789792 | May 6, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87754327 | May 4, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.17C-PI, 393.55E-B, 393.95F | No |
| 87738280 | Apr 30, 2026 | IN | 3 | VALPARAISO IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLLR | No |
| 87646102 | Apr 21, 2026 | OH | 3 | ONTARIO OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87308940 | Mar 16, 2026 | OH | 3 | PLEASANT CITY OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87057801 | Feb 14, 2026 | UT | 1 | ECHO UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.55E-B, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 87356466 | Feb 4, 2026 | NJ | 2 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 86739218 | Jan 6, 2026 | MI | 3 | mi-e-i-94-@-concord-rd |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86721115 | Jan 5, 2026 | OH | 2 | MOUNT GILEAD OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86681945 | Dec 29, 2025 | OH | 3 | COPLEY OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86429378 | Nov 26, 2025 | OH | 3 | WILMINGTON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86391137 | Nov 20, 2025 | OH | 3 | CAIRO OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86292570 | Nov 10, 2025 | OH | 3 | WADSWORTH OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86319605 | Nov 6, 2025 | WV | 2 | HURRICANE WV |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86051379 | Oct 13, 2025 | OH | 1 | BOLIVAR OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-HLLH, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 85946407 | Oct 2, 2025 | WV | 2 | WHEELING WV |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85691199 | Sep 4, 2025 | OH | 3 | WARREN OH |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 85671229 | Sep 2, 2025 | NC | 2 | I-40 |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E | Yes |
| 85355430 | Jul 28, 2025 | OH | 2 | EATON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 393.78A-WS, 393.95F | No |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA605624700X | Jun 29, 2026 | PA | Yes | Yes | Tow | ||
| OH0253249880 | Dec 16, 2025 | OH | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| OH0255187693 | Oct 1, 2025 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0225033280 | Feb 25, 2022 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0225014430 | Jan 24, 2022 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0215056506 | Apr 7, 2021 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903078383 | Jan 9, 2018 | IN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0196385002 | 91X | $750,000 | May 17, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0196385001 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 17, 2022 | May 17, 2023 | REPLACED |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 52-676756-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 17, 2020 | May 17, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA2814757 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 22, 2020 | Nov 17, 2020 | REPLACED |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 52-676756-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2020 | Oct 22, 2020 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 0296076 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 18, 2019 | Jan 18, 2020 | REPLACED |
| GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. | 0000811757 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 4, 2017 | Jan 18, 2019 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 17, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 17, 2022insuranceCANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 12, 2022
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Nov 17, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 22, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 18, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 18, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.
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May 1, 2017
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | OH | 4 | 1 |
| ROAD PATROL | OH | 3 | 0 |
| WILMINGTON OH | OH | 3 | 1 |
| VALPARAISO IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| MOUNT GILEAD OH | OH | 2 | 0 |
| I-72 | IL | 1 | 1 |
| SYKESVILLE MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| I-40 | NC | 1 | 1 |
| US 321 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| NJ | NJ | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC013907
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
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54 inspections
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7 reportable crashes
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How to verify JOYRIDE TRANSPORT LLC
- 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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