DUKES LLC
DUKES LLC is a small fleet, operating 7 power units and 7 drivers, based in Amherst, MA. Across 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 100.0% out-of-service rate sits above 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.
- Violations per Inspection above national average 7.00 vs 1.80 national (+5.20).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DUKES LLC (USDOT 3056773) 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: • Violations per Inspection above national average — 7.00 vs 1.80 national (+5.20). On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3056773/ As of: Sep 20, 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 · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). 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 · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=142741 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 | 7 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 9 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 66.67% | 33.33% | — |
| 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.
DUKES LLC had 3 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 100.0%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 30.0.
3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in MA (3 stops).
100.0% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (14.3% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 4 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 7 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Ford and Cam traile are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 142,741 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–11 power units (±50% of this carrier's 7 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (5 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Massachusetts (MA) | 3 | 3 | 100.0% | Sep 26, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Ford | 6 | |
| Cam Traile | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 4.00 | 4 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 2.50 | 3 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 3.85 | 4 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 30.00 | 30 | — | 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 (9 rows) View all 9 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85947522 | Sep 26, 2025 | MA | 1 | WESTFIELD MA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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15 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.43D-B, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 85371478 | Jul 31, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-CHICOPEE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-MCSR | Yes |
| 84639463 | Apr 30, 2025 | MA | 3 | S-WHATLEY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 391.41A-MCPC, 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW, 392.4A-DOSP | Yes |
| 81419430 | Apr 22, 2024 | MA | 2 | H-DEERFIELD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.9(a), 393.25(f) | Yes |
| 81406494 | Apr 21, 2024 | MA | 3 | H-SPRINGFIELD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2, 391.41(a)(1) | No |
| 80024042 | Oct 26, 2023 | MA | 3 | H-NORTHAMPTON |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2, 391.41(a) | No |
| 79680460 | Sep 15, 2023 | MA | 2 | S-SUNDERLAND |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.116(e), 393.19, 393.95(a) | Yes |
| 79251610 | Jul 27, 2023 | MA | 1 | S-EASTHAMPTON |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 392.16(b), 393.11, 392.16(a) | No |
| 79013744 | Jun 29, 2023 | MA | 1 | S-WEST SPRINGFIELD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 392.2, 393.95(f), 391.41(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MA1004149415 | Jun 13, 2022 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| H-CHICOPEE | MA | 1 | 1 |
| H-DEERFIELD | MA | 1 | 1 |
| H-NORTHAMPTON | MA | 1 | 0 |
| H-SPRINGFIELD | MA | 1 | 0 |
| S-EASTHAMPTON | MA | 1 | 0 |
| S-SUNDERLAND | MA | 1 | 1 |
| S-WEST SPRINGFIELD | MA | 1 | 1 |
| S-WHATLEY | MA | 1 | 1 |
| WESTFIELD MA | MA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 1 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 3 | 0 |
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(b) | Operating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained. | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.116(e) | Improper Securement of shortwood logs loaded lengthwise | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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