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SEARS MFG HOMES INC

USDOT 300385 Active CORPORATION OTHER-ROAD BLDG MAERIALS;PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Conditional rated CORPORATION Company officer: JOHN KENNEDY Company officer 2: SHANNON BARTON Building Materials Mobile Homes Other (ROAD BLDG MATERIALS) Based in LINCOLN, NE Grade B · 84
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 · Nov 22, 2006
Common (Property) reinstated · Dec 4, 2006
Policy effective · Sep 3, 2025
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 947 days Apr 19, 2004 → Nov 22, 2006
  • Common (Property) gap · 959 days Inactive Apr 19, 2004 → reinstated Dec 4, 2006
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file CENTRAL AGENT SERVICE, INC. Details →
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JOHN KENNEDY
Company officer 2: SHANNON BARTON
Cargo: Building Materials, Mobile Homes, Other (ROAD BLDG MATERIALS)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — SEARS MFG HOMES INC (USDOT 300385)
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): JOHN KENNEDY (Company officer); SHANNON BARTON (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 947 days — Apr 19, 2004 → Nov 22, 2006
  • Common (Property) gap · 959 days — Inactive Apr 19, 2004 → reinstated Dec 4, 2006
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — CENTRAL AGENT SERVICE, INC.

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/300385/
As of: Jul 21, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 84/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
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=178032 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

CENTRAL AGENT SERVICE, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 300385
In FMCSA records since Aug 25, 1987 (~38y)
MC / docket MC429872
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JOHN KENNEDY
Company officer 2 SHANNON BARTON
Operation OTHER-ROAD BLDG MAERIALS;PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Building Materials, Mobile Homes, Other (ROAD BLDG MATERIALS)
Fleet size 4 units
Drivers 2
Annual mileage 50,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (402) 475-3653
Email: [email protected]
Physical
2640 WEST O STREET
LINCOLN, NE 68528
Mailing
PO BOX 27844
RALSTON, NE 68127
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 300385
In FMCSA records since Aug 25, 1987 (~38y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation OTHER-ROAD BLDG MAERIALS;PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 50,000 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.67 vs 1.80 -1.13
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 4 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 5 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 3 3 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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%).

Power Units
4
Drivers
2
Inspections
5
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
3
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SEARS MFG HOMES INC is a corporation based in LINCOLN, NE, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 300385. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 2 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections on file. 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.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

SEARS MFG HOMES INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Lincoln, NE. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IN (2) and NE (1), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner, Ford, and Hull are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 178,032 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 178,032 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 178,032 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 19, 2004 to Dec 4, 2006 (959 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 19, 2004 to Nov 22, 2006 (947 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-05 2025-09

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Indiana (IN) 2 0 0.0% Sep 18, 2025
Nebraska (NE) 1 0 0.0% Jun 26, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 3
Ford 2
Hull 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 — 2.00 2 — 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 (5 rows) View all 5 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
85849567 Sep 18, 2025 IN 1 CHESTERTON IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 17166 · 2FUYAZYB6MV505272
1 393.78 No
85049284 Jun 26, 2025 NE 3 FREMONT SCALE
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
IA LFF093 · 1FT8W3BT2NED13474
0 — No
84623757 May 6, 2025 IN 1 CHESTERTON IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 17165 · 2FUYAZYB1MV504479
1 393.47E No
80267755 Nov 28, 2023 MI 3 —
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
MI BD22229 · 3ALACWFC7PDUC4857
0 — No
80082778 Nov 3, 2023 NE 3 I-680 NB AT DODGE
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
NE 2-1498 · 1FD0W5HT5FEC27637
4 391.11(b)(1), 396.17(c), 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IN0900969125 Sep 30, 2008 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0007862554 Nov 29, 2004 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE9600028468 Apr 10, 1996 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC429872
Active
—
View full authority record →
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 PDF
Dec 4, 2006 MC429872-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Mar 17, 2004 MC429872 NC REVOCATION NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 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 NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA08335963 91X $750,000 Sep 3, 2025 On file ACTIVE
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY CA 8335963 BIPD/Primary — Nov 22, 2018 Sep 3, 2025 CANCELLED
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 5E3 78 55 BIPD/Primary — Jan 10, 2018 Nov 22, 2018 CANCELLED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2503389 CARGO — Dec 26, 2007 Oct 11, 2014 CANCELLED
WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY BA2503389 BIPD/Primary — Dec 26, 2007 Jan 10, 2018 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 47-471248-00 BIPD/Primary — Nov 22, 2007 Dec 26, 2007 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 47-471248-00 BIPD/Primary — Nov 22, 2007 Jan 12, 2008 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN518741 CARGO — Nov 22, 2006 Dec 26, 2007 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN518741 BIPD/Primary — Nov 22, 2006 Dec 26, 2007 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN518741 BIPD/Primary — Nov 22, 2006 Nov 22, 2007 REPLACED
Coverage gap — 947 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 19, 2004 to Nov 22, 2006
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CBA0257078 CARGO — May 9, 2002 Apr 19, 2004 NAME CHANGED
GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN CBA0257078 BIPD/Primary — May 9, 2002 Apr 19, 2004 NAME CHANGED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 3, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Aug 13, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Nov 22, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  4. Nov 7, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Jan 10, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Oct 11, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jan 12, 2008
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Dec 28, 2007
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  9. Dec 26, 2007
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Dec 26, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Dec 26, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Nov 22, 2007
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Dec 4, 2006
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  14. Apr 19, 2004
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  15. Apr 19, 2004
    insurance
    NAMECHG — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
  16. Apr 19, 2004
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  17. Apr 19, 2004
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 947 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 22, 2006)
  18. Apr 19, 2004
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 959 days (through Dec 4, 2006)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CHESTERTON IN IN 2 0
FREMONT SCALE NE 1 0
I-680 NB AT DODGE NE 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
391.11(b)(1) Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce. Driver Fitness 1 1
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.82(a)(1) Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify SEARS MFG HOMES INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about SEARS MFG HOMES INC

Is SEARS MFG HOMES INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SEARS MFG HOMES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 300385 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SEARS MFG HOMES INC's safety rating? ▾
SEARS MFG HOMES INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SEARS MFG HOMES INC had? ▾
5 roadside inspections are on file for SEARS MFG HOMES INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SEARS MFG HOMES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SEARS MFG HOMES INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 5 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is SEARS MFG HOMES INC based? ▾
SEARS MFG HOMES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2640 WEST O STREET, LINCOLN, Nebraska 68528. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SEARS MFG HOMES INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SEARS MFG HOMES INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC429872). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does SEARS MFG HOMES INC operate? ▾
SEARS MFG HOMES INC self-reports 4 power units and 2 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SEARS MFG HOMES INC had any crashes? ▾
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SEARS MFG HOMES INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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