ALBEN OTIS TRUCKING LLC
ALBEN OTIS TRUCKING LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 9 drivers, based in Jacksonville, NC. Across 51 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 7.8% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
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 3.60% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 15.0% vs peer 11.1% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ALBEN OTIS TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 2975389) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 3.60% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 15.0% vs peer 11.1% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2975389/ As of: Sep 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 · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 3.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 15% vs peer median 11.1% (worse). n=74325 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 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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 85 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 51 | 51 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.96% | 5.88% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 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.
ALBEN OTIS TRUCKING LLC had 51 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 7.8%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 5.0.
51 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in NC (51 stops).
7.8% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (33.3% of violations); top code 392.16(a) (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; Freightliner, Western Star, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 74,325 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (33 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 51 | 4 | 7.8% | Sep 3, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 48 | |
| Western Star | 25 | |
| Peterbilt | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 4.66 | 5 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 3.67 | 4 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (85 rows) View all 85 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88895230 | Sep 3, 2026 | NC | 3 | MAYSVILLE NC |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88701614 | Aug 14, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88159007 | Jun 16, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2SLIMPT | No |
| 88057986 | Jun 5, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87970468 | May 26, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.75A3, 393.60D | Yes |
| 87775723 | May 5, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87723817 | Apr 29, 2026 | NC | 3 | 43 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87585408 | Apr 14, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 9TS, 9H | No |
| 87584929 | Apr 14, 2026 | NC | 1 | US 17 AT PRICE RD |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87261511 | Mar 10, 2026 | NC | 1 | US70 NEAR SR 1225 |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87098616 | Feb 19, 2026 | NC | 3 | US 70 NEAR NC 24 |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87042246 | Feb 12, 2026 | NC | 2 | nc-onslow-county,-sr-1223 |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86922549 | Jan 29, 2026 | NC | 3 | US 70 |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86914475 | Jan 28, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86816897 | Jan 15, 2026 | NC | 2 | US70 NEAR SR 1125 |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86804967 | Jan 14, 2026 | NC | 3 | NC43 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.82A1 | No |
| 86791097 | Jan 13, 2026 | NC | 3 | 43 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86776612 | Jan 12, 2026 | NC | 3 | US 70 NR US 17 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86749595 | Jan 6, 2026 | NC | 3 | DUFFY FIELD ROAD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86320636 | Nov 13, 2025 | NC | 3 | US 70 NEAR SR 1247 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86057355 | Oct 14, 2025 | NC | 2 | NC 11 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86068114 | Sep 25, 2025 | NC | 3 | HIBBS RD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85748150 | Sep 10, 2025 | NC | 2 | PVA MOREHEAD CITY PORT |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85670962 | Sep 2, 2025 | NC | 1 | US 70 NEAR HICKMAN HILL LOOP |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75A4, 393.47E | Yes |
| 85430777 | Aug 6, 2025 | NC | 2 | NC 11 |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0106500934 | Feb 24, 2021 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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