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Critical regulatory warnings
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 166 days (since Feb 2, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

BRINESTARR LLC

USDOT 3218496 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: TADD A. RICHTER Other (AGGREGATES) Based in DUNBAR, PA Grade F · 54
Brokers & shippers · booking check

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.

Do not book
Uninsured since · Feb 2, 2026
Coverage resumed · Aug 14, 2025
Common (Property) reinstated · Aug 15, 2025
Blockers
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file Uninsured 166 days (since Feb 2, 2026).
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 147 days Mar 20, 2025 → Aug 14, 2025
  • Common (Property) gap · 142 days Inactive Mar 26, 2025 → reinstated Aug 15, 2025
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • BOC-3 process agent on file REGISTERED AGENTS INC Details →
Company officer: TADD A. RICHTER
Cargo: Other (AGGREGATES)
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — BRINESTARR LLC (USDOT 3218496)
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): TADD A. RICHTER (Company officer)

Blockers:
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — Uninsured 166 days (since Feb 2, 2026).

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 147 days — Mar 20, 2025 → Aug 14, 2025
  • Common (Property) gap · 142 days — Inactive Mar 26, 2025 → reinstated Aug 15, 2025
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — REGISTERED AGENTS INC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3218496/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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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 54/100 — letter capped at F. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

F confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
Uninsured · 0/100

No active BIPD/Primary on file since Feb 2, 2026.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 6.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 35.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=331449 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

Uninsured since Feb 2, 2026

BOC-3 agent

REGISTERED AGENTS INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 3218496
In FMCSA records since Dec 4, 2018 (~7y)
Company officer TADD A. RICHTER
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Other (AGGREGATES)
Fleet size 3 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 50,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
542 HIGH ST
DUNBAR, PA 15431
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 3218496
In FMCSA records since Dec 4, 2018 (~7y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 50,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 35.3% vs 23.4% +11.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate 6.5% vs 6.7% -0.2 pts
Violations per Inspection 3.09 vs 1.80 +1.29
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 3 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
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 1 1
Tow-away 0 0 1 1
Crash reports 0 0 1 1

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 50 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 23 23 0
OOS inspections 2 5 0
OOS percentage 8.7% 21.74%
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%).

Power Units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections
50
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
35.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
1
3 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

BRINESTARR LLC is a motor carrier based in DUNBAR, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3218496. 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 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 50 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 35.3%. 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.

Carrier overview

BRINESTARR LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 1 year on FMCSA's records, based in Dunbar, PA. Across 30 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

30 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (29) and WV (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

23.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (61.6% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 8 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, Western Star, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 35.3% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 331,449 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
6.5%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 331,449 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +6.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
35.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 331,449 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +35.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 26, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025 (142 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 20, 2025 to Aug 14, 2025 (147 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2025-10

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Pennsylvania (PA) 23 6 26.1% Oct 29, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 16
Peterbilt 15
Western Star 12
East 9
International 4
Eadu 2
Egil 1
Sptk 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 0.04 0 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 1 0.40 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 2 0.52 1 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 5 2.17 2 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 11 12.07 12 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 (50 rows) View all 50 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86181838 Oct 29, 2025 PA 2
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.9, 393.9A-LHLI No
84864811 Jun 3, 2025 PA 2
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Yes
84744015 May 20, 2025 PA 3 SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLSR No
84609558 May 6, 2025 PA 1 ELIZABETH PA
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
11 393.207F-SDAS, 393.45D-BAAL, 396.3A1-BOS Yes
84544620 Apr 29, 2025 PA 3
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2-SLLSR, 393.95A1 No
84468286 Apr 21, 2025 PA 2
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
7 393.100B-C, 396.3A1-F, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS Yes
84332378 Apr 4, 2025 PA 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
2 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLS4 No
84332368 Apr 4, 2025 PA 3
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Sptk
2 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLS4 No
84229698 Mar 25, 2025 PA 2
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 392.2-SLLSR, 393.11A1-LTSM, 393.9A-LSLI No
83740875 Jan 29, 2025 PA 3 SR 79 SB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83571195 Jan 8, 2025 PA 3
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83509779 Dec 30, 2024 PA 3 JEFFERSON HILLS PA
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLSR No
83318043 Dec 4, 2024 PA 2 pa-i80-eb-mm-194-greene-twp---eas
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.60C, 396.5B No
83318239 Dec 3, 2024 PA 3 pa-sr66--hempfield-twp---main-tol
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83318074 Nov 22, 2024 PA 2
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
14 393.75A3, 393.100B, 393.78 Yes
83217387 Nov 20, 2024 PA 2
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
5 393.75A, 392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.78 Yes
83169231 Nov 14, 2024 PA 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2RG No
83168884 Nov 14, 2024 PA 2 pa-i80-eb-mm-194-greene-twp---eas
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLEWG1, 393.9H No
83168731 Nov 12, 2024 PA 3
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82827279 Oct 2, 2024 PA 2 SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
1 396.17(c) No
82706684 Sep 19, 2024 PA 2 pa-i80-eb-mm-194-greene-twp---eas
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
3 393.95(f), 395.3(a)(2), 395.8(f)(1) No
82671869 Sep 13, 2024 PA 3 SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Egil
1 396.17(c) No
82460834 Aug 20, 2024 PA 3
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
3 390.3(e), 392.2, 391.45(b) Yes
82139708 Jul 16, 2024 WV 2 WHEELING WV
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
81974162 Jun 25, 2024 PA 2 ON E ROY FURMAN HWY AT GRAVEL
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 393.9(a), 396.3(a)(1) No
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
PA410665200X Nov 22, 2024 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA303435300X Mar 28, 2023 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA208177800X Sep 2, 2022 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 MC1019372 common INACTIVE
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 PDF
Aug 15, 2025 MC1019372-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Mar 11, 2019 MC1019372-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA993065054 BIPD/Primary Dec 12, 2025 Feb 2, 2026 CANCELLED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA993065054 BIPD/Primary Aug 14, 2025 Dec 12, 2025 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 147 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 20, 2025 to Aug 14, 2025
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Q02 1330901 BIPD/Primary Feb 13, 2020 Mar 20, 2025 CANCELLED
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Q38 1350818 34 Mar 6, 2019 On file ACTIVE
ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE Q02 1330901 BIPD/Primary Mar 6, 2019 Feb 13, 2020 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 9, 2026
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Feb 9, 2026
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Feb 2, 2026
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  4. Dec 12, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  5. Dec 10, 2025
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  6. Mar 26, 2025
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Mar 26, 2025
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  8. Mar 26, 2025
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 142 days (through Aug 15, 2025)
  9. Mar 20, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
  10. Mar 20, 2025
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 147 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 14, 2025)
  11. Feb 13, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ERIE INSURANCE EXCHANGE
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 20 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 10 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 4 0
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
395.8(f)(1) Driver’s record of duty status not current Hours of Service 3 0
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
390.3(e) Prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. Controlled Substances/Alcohol 1 1
391.45(b) Expired medical examiner's certificate Driver Fitness 1 0
392.14 Failed to use caution for hazardous condition Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify BRINESTARR LLC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about BRINESTARR LLC

Is BRINESTARR LLC an active motor carrier?
Yes. BRINESTARR LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3218496 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is BRINESTARR LLC's safety rating?
BRINESTARR LLC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has BRINESTARR LLC had?
50 roadside inspections are on file for BRINESTARR LLC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is BRINESTARR LLC's out-of-service rate?
BRINESTARR LLC's peak out-of-service rate is 35.3% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is BRINESTARR LLC based?
BRINESTARR LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 542 HIGH ST, DUNBAR, Pennsylvania 15431. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does BRINESTARR LLC have valid operating authority?
BRINESTARR LLC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does BRINESTARR LLC operate?
BRINESTARR LLC self-reports 3 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has BRINESTARR LLC had any crashes?
3 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for BRINESTARR LLC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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