YELLOW BOX INC
USDOT 3041023 • 1234 BOILING SPRINGS RD, SPARTANBURG, SC, 29303
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-044586 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Aug 17, 2022 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT1264771930 | ON FILE | Sep 2, 2024 | Sep 2, 2024 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA960720939 | REPLACED | Oct 10, 2023 | Sep 2, 2024 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA960720939 | CANCELLED | May 10, 2023 | Oct 10, 2023 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTKS0000110-00 | REPLACED | Sep 2, 2021 | May 10, 2023 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTKS0000110-00 | REPLACED | Sep 2, 2021 | Sep 2, 2021 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | NTKS0000110-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 2, 2021 | Jun 7, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01047492 | REPLACED | Sep 2, 2019 | Sep 2, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 6491241 | CANCELLED | Jan 26, 2018 | Dec 11, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1264771930 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2024 | Sep 2, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA960720939 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2024 | Sep 2, 2024 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA960720939 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 10, 2023 | Oct 10, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTKS0000110-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 7, 2023 | Jun 7, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTKS0000110-00 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2023 | May 10, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | NTKS0000110-00 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2021 | Sep 2, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA01047492 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2021 | Sep 2, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6491241 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 11, 2018 | Dec 11, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-044586 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC044586 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 8, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2022 |
| MC044586 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 3, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC044586 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 26, 2018 | REVOKED | Dec 17, 2018 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
17 states • 43 inspections
Violation Summary (39 violations from 43 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7B-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection of intermodal equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.40A-B | Inadequate brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.79 | Defroster/Defogger - Inoperative or defective | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SLB | Suspension - 25% or more of the leaves in a spring assembly are broken | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TF | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (43 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 8, 2026 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH LAS VEGAS | N LAMB BLVD | ...299886 | YELLOW BOX INC |
| Mar 16, 2022 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | Tremonton | I-84 | ...211711 | YELLOW BOX INC |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records