JIM FRALEY
SEARCY, AR
DBA: J&S TRUCKIN
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 · 318 days Aug 16, 2002 → Jun 30, 2003
- Prior insurance gap · 2595 days Oct 23, 2003 → Nov 30, 2010
- Common (Property) gap · 1219 days Inactive Apr 17, 2017 → reinstated Aug 18, 2020
- Common (Property) gap · 78 days Inactive Feb 9, 2016 → reinstated Apr 27, 2016
- Driver OOS Rate above national average 11.1% vs 6.7% national (+4.4 pts).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — JIM FRALEY (USDOT 3195287) 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): JIM FRALEY (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 318 days — Aug 16, 2002 → Jun 30, 2003 • Prior insurance gap · 2595 days — Oct 23, 2003 → Nov 30, 2010 • Common (Property) gap · 1219 days — Inactive Apr 17, 2017 → reinstated Aug 18, 2020 • Common (Property) gap · 78 days — Inactive Feb 9, 2016 → reinstated Apr 27, 2016 • Driver OOS Rate above national average — 11.1% vs 6.7% national (+4.4 pts). On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3195287/ As of: Jul 17, 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 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
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.
Company profile
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InsuranceTRISURA INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jul 1, 2024
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC425031ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 11 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 12.5% | 25% | — |
| 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
JIM FRALEY is a motor carrier based in SEARCY, AR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3195287. 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 5 power units and 4 drivers, with 11 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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.
JIM FRALEY is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 4 drivers, with 23 years on FMCSA's records, based in Searcy, AR. Across 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 30.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
10 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 900% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (3) and TX (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
30.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (53.3% of violations); top code 393.47E (Slack adjuster defective) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Peterbilt, Great Dane, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Authority gaps detected (4)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 17, 2017 to Aug 18, 2020 (1219 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 9, 2016 to Apr 27, 2016 (78 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 13, 2004 to Dec 2, 2010 (2515 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Nov 5, 2002 to Aug 19, 2003 (287 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (4)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 16, 2002 to Jun 30, 2003 (318 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Oct 23, 2003 to Nov 30, 2010 (2595 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 3, 2016 to Apr 25, 2016 (82 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Apr 11, 2017 to Jul 1, 2020 (1177 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 |
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| California (CA) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Apr 14, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | May 20, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 2, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 21, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 9 | |
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Utility | 4 | |
| Kenworth | 2 | |
| Wabash National | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 1.09 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 5.60 | 6 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 5.50 | 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 (11 rows) View all 11 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87598182 | Apr 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 84742471 | May 20, 2025 | NM | 1 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.47E, 393.45B2UV | Yes |
| 84456338 | Apr 21, 2025 | MS | 2 | DE SOTO COUNTY |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9TS, 395.24D | No |
| 84044278 | Mar 4, 2025 | CA | 3 | GLENDORA |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS4, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 83549959 | Jan 2, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83389762 | Dec 9, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH20 LORAINE SCALE |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2C, 393.9H | No |
| 83970547 | Nov 29, 2024 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82837429 | Oct 3, 2024 | CA | 3 | KING CITY AREA |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(e)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82142438 | Jul 17, 2024 | OK | 3 | I-40 EB MM 113 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81522567 | Apr 29, 2024 | AZ | 3 | BENSON AZ |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8(a) | No |
| 79726936 | Sep 22, 2023 | AR | 3 | ar-crawford-county(alma-east-stn) |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| AZ0000029298 | May 31, 2021 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (6 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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| Aug 18, 2020 | MC425031-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Apr 27, 2016 | MC425031-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Apr 26, 2016 | MC425031 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
| Jul 23, 2014 | MC425031-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Dec 3, 2010 | MC425031 | NC | REINSTATEMENT | NC → |
| Dec 2, 2010 | MC425031-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (22 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | 29T100469 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 1, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0075516 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN304372 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 2, 2021 | Jul 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 536793001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 1, 2020 | Jul 2, 2021 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 1177 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Apr 11, 2017 to Jul 1, 2020 | ||||||
| CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA) | 03TRM017175-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 25, 2016 | Apr 11, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 82 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 3, 2016 to Apr 25, 2016 | ||||||
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN160607 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2015 | Feb 3, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN160607 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 24, 2015 | Nov 6, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN134638 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 27, 2014 | Jun 24, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN111850 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 25, 2013 | Jun 27, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN111850 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 7, 2013 | Sep 25, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN111850 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 30, 2012 | Mar 7, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0004435 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 30, 2011 | Nov 30, 2012 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06344401 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 30, 2010 | Nov 30, 2011 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06344401 | CARGO | — | Nov 30, 2010 | Apr 29, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 2595 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Oct 23, 2003 to Nov 30, 2010 | ||||||
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C062042 | CARGO | — | Jun 30, 2003 | Oct 23, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 397365 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 30, 2003 | Oct 23, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 318 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 16, 2002 to Jun 30, 2003 | ||||||
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | MTC069808 | CARGO | — | May 3, 2002 | Aug 16, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 380727 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 24, 2002 | Aug 16, 2002 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 2, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 18, 2020
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Apr 17, 2017
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Apr 17, 2017authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Apr 17, 2017authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 1219 days (through Aug 18, 2020)
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Apr 11, 2017insuranceCANCEL — CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
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Apr 11, 2017insurance gapCoverage gap: 1177 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 1, 2020)
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Feb 9, 2016
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Feb 9, 2016authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 9, 2016authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 78 days (through Apr 27, 2016)
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Feb 3, 2016insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 3, 2016insurance gapCoverage gap: 82 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 25, 2016)
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Nov 6, 2015insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 30, 2015
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Jun 24, 2015insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 8, 2015
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Jul 7, 2014
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Jul 7, 2014authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 27, 2014insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 25, 2013insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 18, 2013
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Mar 7, 2013insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 6, 2013
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Nov 30, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 30, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 29, 2011insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 13, 2004
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Jan 13, 2004authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 2515 days (through Dec 2, 2010)
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Oct 23, 2003insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 23, 2003insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 23, 2003authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 23, 2003insurance gapCoverage gap: 2595 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 30, 2010)
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Nov 5, 2002
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Nov 5, 2002authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 287 days (through Aug 19, 2003)
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Aug 16, 2002insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 16, 2002insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 16, 2002authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 16, 2002insurance gapCoverage gap: 318 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 30, 2003)
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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| BENSON AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| GLENDORA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| KING CITY AREA | CA | 1 | 1 |
| DE SOTO COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 1 |
| I-40 EB MM 113 | OK | 1 | 0 |
| IH20 LORAINE SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
| IH40 EB SHAMROCK SCALE | TX | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC425031
common · ACTIVE · MC
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TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CYPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY (CA)
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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11 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify JIM FRALEY
- 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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