MIDWEST EXPRESS INC
DOWNERS GROVE, IL
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.
- 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 — MIDWEST EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2869210) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): VLADIMIR MARKOVIC (Company officer) 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. • 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 · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2869210/ 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 18.8% vs peer median 11.1% (worse). n=74416 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.
Recent changes
- Physical street 1323 BUTTERFIELD RD STE 111 → 1323 BUTTERFIELD RD · Jul 19, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Oct 4, 2023
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC961789ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 8 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 13 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 49 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 36 | 36 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 5.56% | — |
| 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
MIDWEST EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in DOWNERS GROVE, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2869210. 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 12 power units and 12 drivers, with 49 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 18.8%. 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.
MIDWEST EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 12 drivers, based in Downers Grove, IL. Across 38 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.9% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
38 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 375% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (6) and IN (5), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
7.9% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (48.8% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; International, Volvo, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 74,416 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 address change
Record Changes
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Physical street 1323 BUTTERFIELD RD STE 111 1323 BUTTERFIELD RDSeen 23 times · first Jun 26, 2026 · last Jul 19, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (IL) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 16, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Georgia (GA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Missouri (MO) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 8, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 15, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 21, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 21, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 15, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 24 | |
| Volvo | 13 | |
| Utility | 11 | |
| Wabash National | 6 | |
| Freightliner | 5 | |
| Great Dane | 4 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 4 |
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 | 2 | — | 0.24 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | — | 5.91 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | — | 6.32 | 6 | — | 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 (49 rows) View all 49 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88237915 | Jun 25, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88094148 | Jun 9, 2026 | MO | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88056774 | Jun 5, 2026 | GA | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 87342333 | Mar 20, 2026 | MS | 2 | TIPPAH COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.203E-CBP | No |
| 87209189 | Feb 26, 2026 | MN | 1 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.47A-BRC, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LRLI | Yes |
| 86820395 | Jan 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86801991 | Jan 15, 2026 | SC | 3 | CLINTON SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86822165 | Jan 12, 2026 | IN | 3 | EDINBURGH IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86339532 | Nov 16, 2025 | IL | 3 | 355 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85987309 | Oct 7, 2025 | MO | 2 | mo-st.-louis-mo |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85889579 | Sep 26, 2025 | MS | 3 | HINDS COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85790942 | Sep 16, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85769213 | Sep 11, 2025 | IL | 2 | il-007---richmond---us12,-1-n-of |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9, 395.3A3II | No |
| 85761843 | Sep 9, 2025 | IL | 3 | — |
HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85615070 | Aug 21, 2025 | NY | 3 | BEMUS POINT NY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 85458613 | Aug 8, 2025 | MI | 1 | mi-monroe-scale-s/b |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47E, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 85012673 | Jun 21, 2025 | TN | 3 | MANCHESTER TN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84717055 | May 16, 2025 | MI | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLS1, 395.24D-ELDPT, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 84735759 | May 14, 2025 | GA | 3 | JULIETTE GA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| 84573149 | May 2, 2025 | IL | 3 | I64 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84519043 | Apr 23, 2025 | IN | 3 | DENVER IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 84462538 | Apr 15, 2025 | GA | 3 | KENNESAW GA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 84056143 | Mar 6, 2025 | MO | 1 | JOPLIN MO |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.45D-B | No |
| 83937851 | Feb 21, 2025 | IN | 3 | POSEYVILLE IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 83893738 | Feb 15, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-57 SB MP 46 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN0904643982 | Dec 18, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2024002025 | Oct 14, 2024 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
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.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Nov 1, 2017 | MC961789-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT07943A | 91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 4, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0731807 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 4, 2022 | Oct 4, 2023 | REPLACED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9027907 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 4, 2021 | Oct 4, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN270119 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 4, 2019 | Oct 4, 2021 | REPLACED |
| COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | CAL201850 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 4, 2018 | Nov 3, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | CAL201850 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 4, 2018 | Oct 4, 2019 | REPLACED |
| COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC. | CAL201733 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 4, 2017 | Oct 4, 2018 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 4, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
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Oct 4, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 3, 2022
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Oct 4, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 3, 2019insuranceTERM/CANCL — COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC.
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Oct 4, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC.
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Oct 4, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC.
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Nov 1, 2017
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May 9, 2016
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| JOPLIN MO | MO | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 2 | 0 |
| FLAGSTAFF AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| CACHE CREEK SCALE | CA | 1 | 1 |
| MOUNTAIN PASS CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SAN JOQAUIN COUNTY | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| LOMA CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| JULIETTE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| KENNESAW GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.83(h) | Exhaust - Not securely fastened to the vehicle. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC961789
common · ACTIVE · MC
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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COMPASS SPECIALTY INSURANCE RRG, INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 102,641 carriers served
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49 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify MIDWEST EXPRESS INC
- 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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