THE FREIGHT EXPERTS INCORPORATED
Joins 13 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 24, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver 11.8% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 75.0% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — THE FREIGHT EXPERTS INCORPORATED (USDOT 3270431) 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: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 11.8% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 75.0% vs peer 0.00% On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — AllAmerican Agents of Process Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3270431/ As of: Oct 24, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 24, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 11.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 75% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=130076 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2019-08-30 (2,000+ days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceGEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Oct 15, 2024
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Process AgentAllAmerican Agents of ProcessBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1054109ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 6 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 26 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 23.08% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 130,076 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (16 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (TN) | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | Oct 8, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 14, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 8, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 15 | |
| Vanguard | 10 | |
| International | 5 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 | |
| CIMC | 2 | |
| Vang | 2 | |
| GMC | 1 | |
| Great Dane | 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 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 1.66 | 2 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 6.25 | 6 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (26 rows) View all 26 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89220321 | Oct 8, 2026 | TN | 3 | ELIZABETHTON TN | — | 0 | — | No |
| 88995457 | Sep 14, 2026 | TN | 2 | MOHAWK TN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88644569 | Aug 6, 2026 | TN | 3 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 87671629 | Apr 24, 2026 | NC | 3 | US 321 S AT HARDIN RD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87612102 | Apr 16, 2026 | TN | 3 | JOHNSON CITY TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86922391 | Jan 29, 2026 | NC | 2 | US 421 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86757638 | Jan 8, 2026 | TN | 3 | MOUNT JULIET TN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86077810 | Oct 14, 2025 | GA | 3 | LAVONIA GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85989079 | Oct 8, 2025 | SC | 3 | ANDERSON SC |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLFY | No |
| 85628144 | Aug 27, 2025 | TN | 3 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83321338 | Dec 4, 2024 | TN | 2 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 83144882 | Nov 11, 2024 | TN | 3 | MOUNT JULIET TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83057910 | Oct 31, 2024 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 82997223 | Oct 23, 2024 | TN | 3 | tn-mt.-juliet-tn |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82986236 | Oct 22, 2024 | TN | 3 | MOUNT JULIET TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82800810 | Sep 30, 2024 | TN | 1 | KNOX COUNTY SCALES WB |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82567371 | Sep 3, 2024 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 82236257 | Jul 23, 2024 | TN | 2 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 82196872 | Jul 18, 2024 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23(a)(2), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 81907874 | Jun 13, 2024 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 81597584 | May 8, 2024 | TN | 3 | ELIZABETHTON TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 81233988 | Mar 25, 2024 | TN | 3 | JOHNSON CITY TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80510251 | Jan 2, 2024 | TN | 3 | KNOXVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79556623 | Aug 31, 2023 | NC | 3 | US 421 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79171381 | Jul 18, 2023 | TN | 2 | THP 1 I-40 KNOXVILLE SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0300874474 | Mar 21, 2023 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0300846412 | Nov 14, 2022 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107065790 | Aug 30, 2022 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0106288252 | Jul 17, 2020 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Aug 30, 2019 | MC1054109-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 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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| GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | 9300077605 | 91X | $750,000 | Oct 15, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 1007326 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2019 | Aug 23, 2019 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 1007326 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 23, 2019 | Nov 4, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA 1007326 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 23, 2019 | Oct 15, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 4, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
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Oct 16, 2024
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Oct 15, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
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Aug 30, 2019
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Aug 23, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOHAWK TN | TN | 8 | 7 |
| MOUNT JULIET TN | TN | 3 | 0 |
| US 421 | NC | 2 | 0 |
| ELIZABETHTON TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| JOHNSON CITY TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| LAVONIA GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| US 321 S AT HARDIN RD | NC | 1 | 0 |
| ANDERSON SC | SC | 1 | 0 |
| I-26 EB SPARTANBURG COUNTY | SC | 1 | 0 |
| KNOX COUNTY SCALES WB | TN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 5 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
Booking & risk tools
Open dedicated checkers pre-filled with this USDOT — same public filings as the triage card above.
Related Records
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Docket MC1054109
common · ACTIVE · MC
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GEICO MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AllAmerican Agents of Process
BOC-3 process agent · 108,678 carriers served
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26 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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4 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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Fleet recall search
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Insurance-lapse watch
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How FMCSA safety ratings work
BASIC percentiles and compliance review context
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BOC-3 process agents explained
Why every interstate carrier must file a process agent
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FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
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Roadside inspection rights
What drivers and carriers can expect during a stop
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Book / don't book
PASS / CAUTION / REJECT triage from public filings.
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Insurance check
BIPD gaps, cargo filings, and lapse-watch tier.
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Cancel desk
Pending L&I cancellations and coverage gaps.
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Chameleon check
Heuristic cluster peers from public census fields.
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Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.