- Common authority is currently revoked as of Sep 22, 2025 · Docket MC039634.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 248 days (since Sep 12, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
FREE ROADS LLC
FREE ROADS LLC is a motor carrier based in SHERMAN OAKS, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3031492. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 5 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
FREE ROADS LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Sherman Oaks, CA. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 100.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 75% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (1 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
100.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (40.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 288,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 2, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Mercedes B | 1 | |
| Merz | 1 | |
| Vanguard | 1 | |
| Wab | 1 | |
| Wabash National | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (5 rows) View all 5 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82039697 | Jul 2, 2024 | CA | 2 | RIVERSIDE CHP AREA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 390.3(e), 392.2, 395.30(b)(1) | Yes |
| 81258698 | Mar 27, 2024 | IL | 3 | il-017---brownstown---i-70-e/b |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80784433 | Feb 3, 2024 | CA | 1 | GRAPEVINE CVEF |
MERZ STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.60(d), 393.95(a) | No |
| 80705478 | Jan 26, 2024 | TN | 3 | — |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80281290 | Nov 29, 2023 | WA | 3 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
MERCEDES B STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ0I24050333 | Aug 27, 2024 | AZ | 0 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2025 | MC039634 | Common | REVOKED | Sep 22, 2025 |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2017 | MC39634-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04443647 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 10, 2022 | Sep 12, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2367753 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2020 | Jun 10, 2022 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 2367753 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2020 | Jul 12, 2022 | NAME CHANGED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | LZK-0001673-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2019 | Jul 21, 2019 | REPLACED |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KYL-0000139-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2019 | Jul 21, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 4030923 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2017 | Jul 21, 2019 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Sep 22, 2025
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Sep 22, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Sep 12, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jul 12, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 13, 2022
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Jun 10, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jul 21, 2020insuranceCANCEL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 16, 2020
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Jul 21, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 21, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRAPEVINE CVEF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| RIVERSIDE CHP AREA | CA | 1 | 1 |
| RIDGEFIELD WA | WA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 390.3(e) | Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | General/Admin | 1 | 1 |
| 393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.20(b) | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC039634
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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How to verify FREE ROADS 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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