PRIORITY FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
SCHAUMBURG, IL
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 652 days Mar 6, 2019 → Dec 17, 2020
- Common (Property) gap · 653 days Inactive Mar 12, 2019 → reinstated Dec 24, 2020
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PRIORITY FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC (USDOT 3062862) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): IVAN HAL (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 652 days — Mar 6, 2019 → Dec 17, 2020 • Common (Property) gap · 653 days — Inactive Mar 12, 2019 → reinstated Dec 24, 2020 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3062862/ As of: Jul 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 · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 7.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 11.5% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=43086 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 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +7 (15 → 22) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +6 (16 → 22) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
1 active liability policy
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.
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InsuranceAMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGEPolicy effective Mar 8, 2026
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Process Agent#1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC056293ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 22 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 22 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 67 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 58 | 58 | 5 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 5.17% | 8.62% | 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
PRIORITY FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is a motor carrier based in SCHAUMBURG, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3062862. 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 22 power units and 22 drivers, with 67 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.5%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
PRIORITY FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 16 drivers, based in Schaumburg, IL. Across 51 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.8% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
51 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 538% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (7) and OR (6), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
11.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (37.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 43,086 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–33 power units (±50% of this carrier's 22 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 12, 2019 to Dec 24, 2020 (653 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 6, 2019 to Dec 17, 2020 (652 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 16 22Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 15 22Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Mar 2, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Jun 11, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 23, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 9, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 16, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 7, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 26, 2025 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 23, 2025 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 29, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 5, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 24, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 61 | |
| Utility | 23 | |
| Wabash National | 14 | |
| CIMC | 6 | |
| Vanguard | 4 | |
| Great Dane | 2 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.28 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.46 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 8.99 | 9 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | — | 2.46 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (67 rows) View all 67 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88353517 | Jul 7, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88312376 | Jul 1, 2026 | CO | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.47E | Yes |
| 88241333 | Jun 24, 2026 | ND | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88136040 | Jun 11, 2026 | AZ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 88100115 | Jun 10, 2026 | WY | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88099400 | Jun 9, 2026 | AR | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.75A1-TEPBM | No |
| 88053541 | Jun 4, 2026 | UT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87942588 | May 23, 2026 | NV | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 87605103 | Apr 15, 2026 | ID | 2 | POST FALLS ID |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 202B-HMSPS | No |
| 87565847 | Apr 13, 2026 | CA | 2 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLED | No |
| 87534878 | Apr 9, 2026 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87514819 | Apr 6, 2026 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87414669 | Mar 25, 2026 | CO | 2 | LIMON CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 383.95A-LCDL | Yes |
| 87344322 | Mar 19, 2026 | TX | 2 | tx-sh-0146-in-chambers-co.-(472-4 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87338120 | Mar 18, 2026 | FL | 2 | GRAND RIDGE FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87295146 | Mar 13, 2026 | NM | 3 | US 550 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87279558 | Mar 12, 2026 | OR | 1 | HUNTINGTON OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87241039 | Mar 8, 2026 | AR | 3 | MALVERN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| 87231308 | Mar 2, 2026 | WA | 3 | QUINCY WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS3, 392.16-D | No |
| 87165285 | Feb 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.78, 395.8E | No |
| 87096963 | Feb 19, 2026 | OR | 3 | CASCADE LOCKS OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87018009 | Feb 10, 2026 | KS | 2 | ks-ellis-county---051 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87013552 | Feb 6, 2026 | WA | 2 | SPRAGUE WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86964886 | Feb 5, 2026 | OR | 3 | WOODBURN OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | Yes |
| 86771848 | Jan 12, 2026 | OR | 3 | HILLSBORO OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLFC | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SD0202519809 | Dec 6, 2025 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SD0202518129 | Dec 6, 2025 | SD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA2652501669 | May 19, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L26A9234 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 8, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE | L24A9234 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 8, 2025 | Mar 8, 2026 | REPLACED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0562800 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 8, 2023 | Mar 8, 2025 | REPLACED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0562800 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 8, 2023 | Apr 10, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC22030270 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 10, 2022 | Mar 8, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC | PC22030270 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 8, 2022 | Jun 10, 2022 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA944875000 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 24, 2022 | Mar 8, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA944875000 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 17, 2020 | Jan 24, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 652 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 6, 2019 to Dec 17, 2020 | ||||||
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1596152 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 16, 2018 | Mar 6, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1596152 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 16, 2017 | Nov 16, 2018 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 8, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
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Apr 10, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 8, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 8, 2023
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Mar 8, 2023insuranceCANCEL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Jun 10, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
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Mar 8, 2022insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 4, 2022
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Jan 24, 2022insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 30, 2021
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Dec 24, 2020
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Mar 12, 2019
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Mar 12, 2019authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 12, 2019authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 653 days (through Dec 24, 2020)
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Mar 6, 2019insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 6, 2019insurance gapCoverage gap: 652 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 17, 2020)
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Nov 16, 2018insuranceCANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 14, 2018
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WENDOVER UT | UT | 3 | 1 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| LONDON | KY | 2 | 1 |
| CASCADE LOCKS OR | OR | 2 | 0 |
| BRIGHAM CITY UT | UT | 2 | 0 |
| CLARKSVILLE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| MALVERN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| GOODYEAR AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| TOPOCK AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.11(b)(2) | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.60(e) | Windshield - Obstructed. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.88 | Television/video display device - Improperly located. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC056293
common · ACTIVE · MC
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AMERICAN INTER-FIDELITY EXCHANGE
91X policy on file
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ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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PRIME PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 ACE LICENSING & PERMIT SERVICES LLC
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67 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify PRIORITY FREIGHT SYSTEMS INC
- 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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