BIG OAK TRANSPORT LLC
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 — BIG OAK TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 2786478) 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): WENDY COX (Company officer); DENNY COX (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 — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2786478/ As of: Jul 17, 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.
B
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 6.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281741 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.
Company profile
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InsurancePROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.Policy effective Feb 10, 2026
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC928116ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 33 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 14 | 14 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 7.14% | 21.43% | — |
| 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
BIG OAK TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in LEXINGTON, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2786478. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 33 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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.
BIG OAK TRANSPORT LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Lexington, AL. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 21.4% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 22% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (5) and KY (3), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
21.4% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (53.8% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Trlr, Dodge, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,741 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (TN) | 4 | 2 | 50.0% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 14, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 23, 2024 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 12, 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 |
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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 | — | 3.86 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 3.58 | 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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| 87838827 | May 12, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
DODG TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.43 | Yes |
| 86763639 | Jan 7, 2026 | MO | 1 | CARUTHERSVILLE MO |
DODGE TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86046586 | Oct 14, 2025 | KY | 3 | ELIZABETHTOWN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85879772 | Sep 24, 2025 | MS | 1 | TISHOMINGO COUNTY |
DODG TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85448362 | Aug 8, 2025 | TN | 1 | MANCHESTER TN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.3A1-HCM, 393.110B3-C | Yes |
| 84934151 | Jun 12, 2025 | KY | 2 | ELIZABETHTOWN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84741661 | May 16, 2025 | MS | 1 | LEAKE COUNTY |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83456699 | Dec 19, 2024 | SC | 3 | BLACKSBURG SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLILC | No |
| 83444021 | Dec 17, 2024 | SC | 3 | WEST COLUMBIA SC |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83359419 | Dec 9, 2024 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.106C1-C, 392.9A2-C, 393.207F-SASMD | Yes |
| 83132619 | Nov 11, 2024 | KY | 1 | FRANKLIN |
DODG TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2FT | No |
| 82811853 | Sep 30, 2024 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82811424 | Sep 30, 2024 | TN | 1 | CEDAR HILL TN |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82217097 | Jul 23, 2024 | OH | 1 | ROADSIDE |
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | Yes |
| 81938849 | Jun 17, 2024 | TN | 1 | SELMER TN |
GMC TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81314217 | Apr 4, 2024 | TN | 1 | BELLS TN |
GMC TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80983302 | Feb 20, 2024 | TN | 1 | KNOX COUNTY SCALES WB |
GMC TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80703474 | Jan 29, 2024 | AL | 1 | EXIT RAMP |
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80106394 | Nov 6, 2023 | TN | 1 | GILES COUNTY SCALES |
GMC TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80015102 | Oct 26, 2023 | AL | 1 | ROADSIDE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80012797 | Oct 25, 2023 | MO | 1 | STEELE MO |
OTHER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.60(d) | No |
| 79884599 | Oct 10, 2023 | TN | 1 | GILES COUNTY SCALES |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79850063 | Oct 2, 2023 | AL | 1 | AL 20 RS |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79715074 | Sep 21, 2023 | AL | 1 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79682738 | Sep 15, 2023 | TN | 1 | THP 5 I-81 GREENE SCALES |
GMC TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO0000072003 | Feb 5, 2018 | MO | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 19, 2018 | MC928116 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Aug 17, 2015 | MC928116-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA869374069 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 10, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300110640 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 10, 2025 | Feb 10, 2026 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA965954479 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 10, 2023 | Feb 10, 2025 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 785346001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 10, 2022 | Feb 10, 2023 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 785346001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 10, 2022 | Feb 10, 2022 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 785346001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 10, 2022 | Feb 10, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA 6525615 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 10, 2018 | Feb 10, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA2611930 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 14, 2016 | Feb 10, 2018 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA2611930 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 14, 2016 | Feb 21, 2018 | NAME CHANGED |
| PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO. | CA 2611930 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 10, 2015 | Jun 14, 2016 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 10, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 10, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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Feb 10, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 23, 2022
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Feb 10, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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Feb 10, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 21, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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Feb 12, 2018
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Feb 10, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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Jun 14, 2016insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
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Aug 17, 2015
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | AL | 2 | 0 |
| ELIZABETHTOWN | KY | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 1 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 2 | 1 |
| GILES COUNTY SCALES | TN | 2 | 0 |
| AL 20 RS | AL | 1 | 0 |
| EXIT RAMP | AL | 1 | 0 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| WALTON | KY | 1 | 0 |
| CARUTHERSVILLE MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC928116
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PROGRESSIVE SPECIALTY INS. CO.
91X policy on file
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GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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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33 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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- 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.
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