SPARK EXPRESS LLC
WESTLAKE, 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.
- SMS BASIC alert threshold exceeded Driver Fitness
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SPARK EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 2887816) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • SMS BASIC alert threshold exceeded — Driver Fitness On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2887816/ As of: Jul 25, 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.
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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 2.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 21.9% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=44403 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.
2 active liability policies
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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InsuranceHOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INCPolicy effective Apr 21, 2026
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC969653ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 23 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 25 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 9 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 3 | 4 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 118 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 92 | 92 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.17% | 10.87% | — |
| 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
SPARK EXPRESS LLC is a motor carrier based in WESTLAKE, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2887816. 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 23 power units and 24 drivers, with 118 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 21.9%. 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.
SPARK EXPRESS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 23 power units and 24 drivers, based in Westlake, OH. Across 87 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.5% out-of-service rate, with 4 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE, and operating authority is active for common.
87 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 314% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (21) and OH (12), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
11.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (46.9% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 24 drivers; Volvo, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 44,403 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–35 power units (±50% of this carrier's 23 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 21 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 15 | 3 | 20.0% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Jun 2, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | May 26, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jun 21, 2026 |
| Vermont (VT) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 28, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 28, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 7, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Apr 6, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 29, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 19, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 30, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 10, 2025 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 25, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 18, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 28, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 18, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 5, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 25, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Volvo | 105 | |
| Utility | 69 | |
| Great Dane | 26 | |
| Unknown | 4 | |
| Brewer Uti | 3 | |
| Dors | 2 |
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 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 7 | — | 0.58 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 28 | — | 11.68 | 12 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | — | 3.74 | 4 | — | 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 (118 rows) View all 118 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88205479 | Jun 21, 2026 | MO | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.48A-BI-SA, 396.3A1-BOS, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 88167225 | Jun 15, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 88155626 | Jun 15, 2026 | IN | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88037296 | Jun 2, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 88026726 | Jun 2, 2026 | MO | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87994322 | May 28, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 87975477 | May 26, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 87931247 | May 20, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87878972 | May 15, 2026 | MD | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87767772 | May 4, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 87601819 | Apr 15, 2026 | OH | 2 | ZANESVILLE OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 60D, 95A4-EENA, 95F | No |
| 87507790 | Apr 6, 2026 | KY | 2 | FRANKLIN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 75A3-TAOL, 332A-HMM | Yes |
| 87494830 | Apr 3, 2026 | OH | 2 | VAN WERT OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87481487 | Apr 1, 2026 | NY | 2 | BATH NY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87402981 | Mar 24, 2026 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 87348636 | Mar 19, 2026 | TN | 3 | FARRAGUT TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87268143 | Mar 11, 2026 | MO | 3 | ST. LOUIS MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87106471 | Feb 19, 2026 | MD | 2 | PERRYVILLE MD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87094747 | Feb 19, 2026 | OH | 2 | OREGONIA OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87022952 | Feb 5, 2026 | NY | 3 | WESTMORELAND NY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86984379 | Feb 5, 2026 | OH | 3 | FINDLAY OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86973073 | Feb 5, 2026 | DE | 2 | TOWNSEND DE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86985139 | Feb 2, 2026 | IN | 3 | PLYMOUTH IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 86933012 | Feb 2, 2026 | CT | 3 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUP | No |
| 86954054 | Jan 29, 2026 | NY | 3 | WEEDSPORT NY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| VA0260610523 | Mar 2, 2026 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0255031700 | Feb 18, 2025 | OH | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| KY0073141234 | Jan 16, 2025 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0246137017 | Aug 1, 2024 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072997780 | Jan 16, 2024 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2023557468 | Sep 21, 2023 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2023531955 | May 25, 2023 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903802180 | May 27, 2021 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0001299234 | Feb 9, 2018 | MI | 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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| Jun 10, 2016 | MC969653-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC80821-707 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Apr 21, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC | HIC80821-707 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 21, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L25A3405 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | Apr 21, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-9091933 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 17, 2024 | Apr 21, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9091933 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 17, 2024 | Dec 17, 2024 | REPLACED |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-9065347 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 21, 2023 | Dec 17, 2024 | REPLACED |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 506-9065347 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 21, 2023 | Dec 24, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN335643 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 19, 2022 | Apr 21, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0038937 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 19, 2020 | Oct 19, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 4199128 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 19, 2017 | Oct 19, 2020 | REPLACED |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM023412-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 26, 2017 | Oct 19, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 3799035 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 26, 2016 | May 26, 2017 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 8, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
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Apr 21, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
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Apr 21, 2025insuranceCANCEL — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 18, 2025
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Dec 24, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 18, 2024
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Dec 17, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 17, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 21, 2023insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 19, 2023
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Oct 19, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 19, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 19, 2017insuranceCANCEL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
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Oct 12, 2017
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May 26, 2017
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May 26, 2017insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 10, 2016
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | OH | 3 | 2 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 3 | 2 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 2 | 1 |
| PERRYVILLE MD | MD | 2 | 0 |
| CLIFTON PARK NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
| OSWEGATCHIE NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
| VERONA NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
| ASHLAND OH | OH | 2 | 1 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| ECHO UT | UT | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 11 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 6 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 383.51(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified from holding a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC969653
common · ACTIVE · MC
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HOXBRIDGE INSURANCE COMPANY INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO.
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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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
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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118 inspections
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9 reportable crashes
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How to verify SPARK EXPRESS 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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