FRIENDS & ASSOCIATES LLC
DBA: RST TRANSIT
Brokers & shippers · booking check
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
Caution
Coverage resumed
· Feb 6, 2018
Coverage resumed
· Apr 21, 2021
Common (Property) reinstated
· Apr 22, 2021
Common (Property) reinstated
· Feb 14, 2018
Review these
- Prior insurance gap · 78 days Nov 20, 2017 → Feb 6, 2018
- Prior insurance gap · 48 days Mar 4, 2021 → Apr 21, 2021
- Common (Property) gap · 43 days Inactive Mar 10, 2021 → reinstated Apr 22, 2021
- Common (Property) gap · 79 days Inactive Nov 27, 2017 → reinstated Feb 14, 2018
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — FRIENDS & ASSOCIATES LLC (USDOT 2867439) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 78 days — Nov 20, 2017 → Feb 6, 2018 • Prior insurance gap · 48 days — Mar 4, 2021 → Apr 21, 2021 • Common (Property) gap · 43 days — Inactive Mar 10, 2021 → reinstated Apr 22, 2021 • Common (Property) gap · 79 days — Inactive Nov 27, 2017 → reinstated Feb 14, 2018 On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — Process Agent Service Company, Inc. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2867439/ As of: Aug 30, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 2867439
Active
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Company officer: RAYMOND NICKELBERRY
General Freight
U.S. Mail
Based in BRANDON, MS
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
A
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=235425 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Operating authority
Insurance
1 active liability filing
BOC-3 agent
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
2867439
In FMCSA records since
Mar 16, 2016 (~10y)
MC / docket
MC960812
Company officer
RAYMOND NICKELBERRY
Operation
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, U.S. Mail
Fleet size
1 units
Drivers
1
Annual mileage
10,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (601) 906-9741
Email: [email protected]
Physical
2012 GUEST DR
BRANDON, MS 39042
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
2867439
In FMCSA records since
Mar 16, 2016 (~10y)
Operation
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
10,000 mi
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Related filings
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InsuranceGEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 18, 2025
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Process AgentProcess Agent Service Company, Inc.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC960812ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
4
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
1
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
Risk Signals
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.
OOS order history
1 out-of-service order issued against this carrier.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 235,425 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 235,425 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 235,425 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 10, 2021 to Apr 22, 2021 (43 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Nov 27, 2017 to Feb 14, 2018 (79 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 20, 2017 to Feb 6, 2018 (78 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 4, 2021 to Apr 21, 2021 (48 days)
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 3.00 | 3 | — | Aug 24, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (4 rows) View all 4 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88786712 | Aug 25, 2026 | MS | 2 | I-20 E MS |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLUCR, 393.60C | No |
| 86737374 | Jan 6, 2026 | MS | 3 | SCOTT COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85493442 | Aug 13, 2025 | MS | 3 | NEWTON COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83001223 | Oct 23, 2024 | MS | 1 | ms-24/33 |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 392.2, 390.21TB, 393.95F | No |
Recent Crashes View all 1 →
No crashes on file for this carrier.
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 22, 2021 | MC960812-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Feb 14, 2018 | MC960812-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| May 2, 2017 | MC960812-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (22 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA975955695 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 24, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA975955695 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 24, 2025 | Oct 18, 2025 | REPLACED |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA975955695 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 24, 2025 | Nov 25, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA975955695 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 24, 2025 | Oct 18, 2025 | REPLACED |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300226668 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 18, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300226668 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Oct 18, 2025 | May 16, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA975955695 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 3, 2025 | Oct 18, 2025 | REPLACED |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA975955695 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 3, 2025 | Oct 24, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA03358772 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 15, 2024 | Jan 30, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA03358772 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 15, 2024 | Dec 27, 2023 | REPLACED |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA975955695 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 27, 2023 | Feb 3, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA03358772 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 4, 2022 | Dec 27, 2023 | REPLACED |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA03358772 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 4, 2022 | Jan 15, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA03358772 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 21, 2021 | Jan 4, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 48 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 4, 2021 to Apr 21, 2021 | ||||||
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA08390579 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 3, 2020 | Mar 4, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | CA8390579 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 21, 2018 | Dec 3, 2020 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6519374 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 11, 2018 | Dec 11, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6519374 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 11, 2018 | Nov 21, 2018 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6519374 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 6, 2018 | Sep 11, 2018 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 78 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 20, 2017 to Feb 6, 2018 | ||||||
| PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6085065 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 17, 2017 | Nov 20, 2017 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 25, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC
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Oct 24, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC
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Oct 18, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC
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Oct 2, 2025
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Feb 3, 2025insuranceCANCEL — BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC
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Jan 9, 2025
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Jan 30, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC
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Jan 15, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC
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Dec 27, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC
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Jan 4, 2022insuranceCANCEL — BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC
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Apr 22, 2021
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Mar 10, 2021
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Mar 10, 2021authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 10, 2021authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 43 days (through Apr 22, 2021)
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Mar 4, 2021insuranceCANCEL — BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC
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Mar 4, 2021insurance gapCoverage gap: 48 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 21, 2021)
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Dec 3, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 11, 2018insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 26, 2018
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Nov 21, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 11, 2018insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 27, 2017
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Nov 27, 2017authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 27, 2017authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 79 days (through Feb 14, 2018)
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Nov 20, 2017insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 20, 2017insurance gapCoverage gap: 78 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 6, 2018)
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Sep 5, 2017oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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Authority Records
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Docket MC960812
common · ACTIVE · MC
Insurance Carriers
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BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
Process Agent (BOC-3)
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Process Agent Service Company, Inc.
BOC-3 process agent · 124,451 carriers served
Carrier Records
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4 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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1 reportable crash
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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