EASTERN COURIER CORP
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Contract (Property) gap · 245 days Inactive May 31, 2011 → reinstated Jan 31, 2012
- 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 — EASTERN COURIER CORP (USDOT 311134) 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): MICHAEL W STEWART (Company officer); PENNI STEWART (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Contract (Property) gap · 245 days — Inactive May 31, 2011 → reinstated Jan 31, 2012 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/311134/ 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 79/100). 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 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 50% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=178022 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.
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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InsuranceFIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DCPolicy effective Jun 12, 2024
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Process AgentMULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 12 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 11.11% | 11.11% | — |
| 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
EASTERN COURIER CORP is a corporation based in GARNER, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 311134. 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 4 power units and 11 drivers, with 12 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
EASTERN COURIER CORP is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 11 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 21 years on FMCSA's records, based in Garner, NC. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 167% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in NC (8 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (60.0% of violations); top code 383.23(a)(2) (CDL - wrong class) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 11 drivers; Mack, Wabash National, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 178,022 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from May 31, 2011 to Jan 31, 2012 (245 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Jul 9, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 7 | |
| Mack | 5 | |
| Utility | 5 | |
| Wabash National | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.58 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 4.40 | 4 | — | 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 (12 rows) View all 12 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88354441 | Jul 9, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87535171 | Apr 8, 2026 | NC | 2 | I-40 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87486174 | Apr 1, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-hillsborough-weigh-station,-i- |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87432178 | Mar 26, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87342735 | Mar 20, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-n |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85372498 | Jul 30, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-i-40/85 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84429587 | Apr 16, 2025 | NC | 2 | nc-davidson-county,-i-85,-n |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3, 393.9T, 393.9BRKLAMP | Yes |
| 83565544 | Jan 7, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95, |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82394244 | Aug 14, 2024 | NC | 2 | I 40 EB NEAR ORANGE COUNTY LIN |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
| 80849635 | Feb 14, 2024 | NC | 1 | nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-n |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80478644 | Dec 26, 2023 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79280917 | Jul 31, 2023 | NC | 2 | US220 NEAR NC 770 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC100090169A | May 8, 2000 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC207986 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
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.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jan 31, 2012 | MC207986-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| May 19, 2004 | MC207986-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (15 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC | 4544930 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 12, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO | BA 6222767 | BIPD | — | Apr 28, 2013 | Jun 12, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 8842379 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 5, 2012 | Apr 28, 2013 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BA8842379 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 28, 2011 | Apr 28, 2011 | REPLACED |
| PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 8842379 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 28, 2011 | Jan 5, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BA 8842379 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 28, 2011 | Apr 28, 2011 | REPLACED |
| AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY | BA8842379 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 28, 2011 | Jan 5, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| AMCO INSURANCE COMPANY | ACP BAA 7102604700 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 28, 2007 | May 21, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 22 MS UG1130 | CARGO | — | May 1, 2004 | Mar 19, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 22 ZTF NA0961 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 28, 2004 | Apr 28, 2007 | REPLACED |
| TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 22 ZTF NA 09 61 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 28, 2004 | Apr 28, 2004 | REPLACED |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 6CA9815 | CARGO | — | May 1, 2003 | May 1, 2004 | REPLACED |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 159800 222544 9 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 1998 | Apr 28, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 159800 222544 9 | CARGO | — | May 1, 1998 | May 1, 2003 | REPLACED |
| GRAIN DEALER MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CA 501-156 | BIPD | — | May 1, 1990 | Jun 26, 1998 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 12, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
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Mar 19, 2020insuranceCANCEL — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 28, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 31, 2012
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Jan 5, 2012insuranceCANCEL — PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 5, 2012insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY
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May 31, 2011
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May 31, 2011authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 31, 2011authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 245 days (through Jan 31, 2012)
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May 21, 2011insuranceCANCEL — AMCO INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 28, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 28, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY
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Apr 28, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 10, 2004
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May 10, 2004authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 1, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 28, 2004insuranceCANCEL — PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Apr 28, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 1, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Aug 7, 1998
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Jun 26, 1998insuranceCANCEL — GRAIN DEALER MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I-40 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| I 40 EB NEAR ORANGE COUNTY LIN | NC | 1 | 1 |
| US220 NEAR NC 770 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC207986
common · N · MC
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FIREMEN'S INSURANCE CO. OF WASHINGTON DC
91X policy on file
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FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO
BIPD policy on file
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PEERLESS INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN FIRE AND CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMCO INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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TWIN CITY FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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PENNSYLVANIA MANUFACTURERS INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GRAIN DEALER MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD policy on file
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MULTI-STATES AGENT FOR PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 5,982 carriers served
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12 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify EASTERN COURIER CORP
- 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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About FMCSA carrier records
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