SETRA TRANS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Prior insurance gap · 779 days Nov 27, 2019 → Jan 14, 2022
- Common (Property) gap · 831 days Inactive Oct 17, 2019 → reinstated Jan 25, 2022
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SETRA TRANS INC (USDOT 3104300) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 779 days — Nov 27, 2019 → Jan 14, 2022 • Common (Property) gap · 831 days — Inactive Oct 17, 2019 → reinstated Jan 25, 2022 On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — CANAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3104300/ As of: Jul 18, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 78/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 78/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=132130 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.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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 −12 (18 → 6) · Jul 17, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Power Units +10 (8 → 18) · Jun 28, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −12 (18 → 6) · Jul 17, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +10 (8 → 18) · Jun 28, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Company profile
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InsuranceCANAL INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Feb 9, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC079307ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Truck tractors | 18 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 16 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.67% | 6.67% | — |
| 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
SETRA TRANS INC is a motor carrier based in PLAINFIELD, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3104300. 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 6 power units and 6 drivers, with 16 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.
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.
SETRA TRANS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 20 drivers, based in Plainfield, IL. Across 14 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
14 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (3) and IA (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
7.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (70.6% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 20 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 132,130 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Oct 17, 2019 to Jan 25, 2022 (831 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 27, 2019 to Jan 14, 2022 (779 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 6 tracked changes on record. · 3 driver-count changes
Record Changes
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Drivers 18 6FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 18 6FMCSA Company Census
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Drivers 8 18Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 8 18Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Drivers 20 8Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 20 8Not reflected on current profile 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 |
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| California (CA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 4, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 20, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 17, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 24, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 31, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 21, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 18, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 13 | |
| Utility | 10 | |
| Volvo | 3 | |
| Fontaine | 2 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Stoughton | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.63 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 0.68 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 1.87 | 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 (16 rows) View all 16 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88011991 | May 31, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87645205 | Apr 21, 2026 | OR | 3 | MYRTLE CREEK OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 8E-HOSPDELDT | Yes |
| 87565776 | Apr 10, 2026 | CA | 2 | CAJON SCALES |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87511977 | Apr 4, 2026 | IA | 3 | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | — | No |
| 87333556 | Mar 17, 2026 | NM | 2 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87236374 | Mar 5, 2026 | UT | 3 | WENDOVER UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87176596 | Feb 27, 2026 | UT | 1 | HELPER UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86856457 | Jan 20, 2026 | CA | 2 | SR44 AT CAMINO VISTA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 86850619 | Jan 20, 2026 | AL | 3 | PELHAM AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86844827 | Jan 16, 2026 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86621753 | Dec 18, 2025 | CO | 3 | FORT MORGAN CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86125809 | Oct 21, 2025 | AZ | 2 | LITTLEFIELD AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 86032601 | Oct 11, 2025 | IA | 3 | NW BLVD SB TO I80 WB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16 | No |
| 84963810 | Jun 14, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLS2, 395.24C2II-ELDTN, 396.17C | No |
| 86714865 | May 24, 2025 | TN | 1 | GILES COUNTY SCALE COMPLEX |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.48A-BI-SA, 393.106C2-C, 396.3A1-BALAC | Yes |
| 81714089 | May 23, 2024 | MO | 2 | mo-st.-louis-mo |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.60(c), 393.9(a), 393.55(e) | No |
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 (8 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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| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1657845610 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 9, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7774327412 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 14, 2026 | Feb 9, 2026 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7774327412 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 14, 2026 | Mar 6, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA964844317 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 14, 2023 | Jan 14, 2026 | REPLACED |
| A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC | A-ONE2022-3740 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 14, 2022 | Jan 14, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 779 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 27, 2019 to Jan 14, 2022 | ||||||
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA08038160 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 20, 2019 | Nov 27, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8038160 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 18, 2018 | Sep 20, 2019 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 6, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 12, 2026
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Feb 9, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 14, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jan 14, 2023insuranceCANCEL — A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
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Jan 9, 2023
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Jan 25, 2022
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Nov 27, 2019insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 27, 2019insurance gapCoverage gap: 779 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 14, 2022)
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Oct 17, 2019
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Oct 17, 2019authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 831 days (through Jan 25, 2022)
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Sep 20, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| PELHAM AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| LITTLEFIELD AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CAJON SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SR44 AT CAMINO VISTA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| FORT MORGAN CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL | IA | 1 | 0 |
| NW BLVD SB TO I80 WB | IA | 1 | 0 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| MYRTLE CREEK OR | OR | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC079307
common · ACTIVE · MC
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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A-ONE COMMERCIAL INSURANCE RRG, INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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16 inspections
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How to verify SETRA TRANS 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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