- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 432 days (since May 13, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
ADVANTAGE INVESTMENTS INC
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 432 days (since May 13, 2025).
- BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ADVANTAGE INVESTMENTS INC (USDOT 3158067) Verdict: DO NOT BOOK Do not book — hard regulatory blocker One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): MOHAMMAD ATARI (Company officer) Blockers: • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 432 days (since May 13, 2025). Cautions: (none) On file: • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3158067/ 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 F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 75/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade F
Hard regulatory signal on file (OOS / revoked / Not Authorized / uninsured / Unsatisfactory). Composite mean of 4/5 scored components is 75/100 — letter capped at F. 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.
No active BIPD/Primary on file since May 13, 2025.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 11.55% (better). n=78589 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: Do not book.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +1 (12 → 13) · Jun 5, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +2 (15 → 17) · Jun 5, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Uninsured since May 13, 2025
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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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 17 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
| Crash reports | 3 | 0 | 3 | 6 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 29 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 21 | 21 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 19.05% | 19.05% | — |
| 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
ADVANTAGE INVESTMENTS INC is a motor carrier based in CARNEGIE, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3158067. 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 13 power units and 17 drivers, with 29 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.
ADVANTAGE INVESTMENTS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 15 drivers, based in Carnegie, PA. Across 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with 8 reportable crashes. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
20 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 186% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in PA (20 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLTL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 15 drivers; Dodge, Ram, and Bmw are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 78,589 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 unit fleet).
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 15 17FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 12 13FMCSA 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 20 | 5 | 25.0% | Apr 25, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 12, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 6 | — | 1.12 | 1 | ALERT | 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 | 5 | — | 5.19 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 5.88 | 6 | — | 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 (29 rows) View all 29 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87841027 | May 12, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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7 | 393.17B2-LSLDMWR, 393.17B2-LTSDM, 393.40F-BNPB | Yes |
| 87686790 | Apr 25, 2026 | PA | 2 | MUNHALL PA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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3 | 41APC, 75A1-TFSMF, 40F-BNPB | Yes |
| 87430964 | Mar 27, 2026 | PA | 3 | MUNHALL PA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 87169787 | Feb 26, 2026 | PA | 1 | PLEASANT HILLS PA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 392.16AD, 393.9B-LRLO | No |
| 87082645 | Feb 17, 2026 | PA | 1 | PITTSBURGH PA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87050690 | Feb 13, 2026 | PA | 2 | MUNHALL PA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 392.2-SLLDL | No |
| 86889100 | Jan 25, 2026 | PA | 3 | PITTSBURGH PA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 392.2-SLLTL, 391.41A-MCPC | No |
| 86657444 | Dec 26, 2025 | PA | 2 | MUNHALL PA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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3 | 392.2-SLL, 392.16-D | No |
| 86415970 | Nov 24, 2025 | PA | 1 | PITTSBURGH PA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 85922413 | Sep 29, 2025 | PA | 3 | CASTLE SHANNON PA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| 85296311 | Jul 22, 2025 | PA | 3 | ON US HIGHWAY 119 AT SR 66 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 383.51A-SIN, 392.2-SLLDL, 392.16-D | Yes |
| 84834728 | May 30, 2025 | PA | 1 | PITTSBURGH PA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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3 | 393.205C-WR, 396.7A-UOC, 391.41APC | Yes |
| 84814502 | May 28, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 83963944 | Feb 24, 2025 | PA | 1 | PLEASANT HILLS PA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 83915132 | Feb 18, 2025 | PA | 3 | CASTLE SHANNON PA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 83755811 | Jan 30, 2025 | PA | 1 | PITTSBURGH PA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 385.337B-OOSO | Yes |
| 83475137 | Dec 23, 2024 | PA | 3 | CASTLE SHANNON PA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 83173082 | Nov 15, 2024 | PA | 1 | CASTLE SHANNON PA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83043912 | Oct 29, 2024 | PA | 1 | PITTSBURGH PA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 82789452 | Sep 23, 2024 | PA | 1 | PLEASANT HILLS PA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Transtar
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3 | 393.47(a), 392.16(b), 392.16(a) | Yes |
| 82701661 | Sep 17, 2024 | PA | 1 | PITTSBURGH PA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 390.21T(b)(1), 391.41(a) | No |
| 81903887 | Jun 17, 2024 | PA | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.43, 396.3(a)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81666348 | Apr 16, 2024 | PA | 1 | CASTLE SHANNON PA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 81176321 | Mar 20, 2024 | PA | 3 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.16(a), 392.2 | No |
| 80509131 | Dec 30, 2023 | PA | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (17 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA601109400X | Jan 31, 2026 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA601241300X | Jan 24, 2026 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA600737900X | Jan 21, 2026 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA505075700X | Jun 6, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA504971800X | May 30, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA501438300X | Feb 1, 2025 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000109070 | Jul 8, 2024 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000109103 | Jun 2, 2024 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000111511 | Mar 29, 2024 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000105736 | Dec 6, 2023 | MO | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| PA310744700X | Nov 17, 2023 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA309748500X | Oct 3, 2023 | PA | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA306710600X | Jul 29, 2023 | PA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA210906000X | Nov 18, 2022 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA210890900X | Nov 17, 2022 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA200466300X | Jan 2, 2022 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA108570500X | Sep 12, 2021 | PA | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC1639612 | common | INACTIVE | — |
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.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 24, 2024 | MC1639612-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (1 row)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | AOC8034-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 13, 2024 | May 13, 2025 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 19, 2025
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May 19, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 13, 2025insuranceCANCEL — THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 3, 2024oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| PITTSBURGH PA | PA | 7 | 2 |
| CASTLE SHANNON PA | PA | 5 | 0 |
| MUNHALL PA | PA | 4 | 1 |
| PLEASANT HILLS PA | PA | 3 | 1 |
| ON US22 W AT ITS INTERSECTION | PA | 1 | 0 |
| ON US HIGHWAY 119 AT SR 66 | PA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 2 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 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 | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(b) | Operating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained. | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9(a)(1) | Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.17 | No/defective lamp/reflector-towaway operation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(a) | Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1639612
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
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29 inspections
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17 reportable crashes
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How to verify ADVANTAGE INVESTMENTS 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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