RED HEELER TRANSPORTATION LLC
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 and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — RED HEELER TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 3294009) 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 Officer(s): JOSE GARZA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3294009/ As of: Jul 25, 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.
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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 5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 12.5% (worse). n=65093 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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InsuranceHIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Nov 5, 2025
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Process AgentINTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1129528ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 14 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 33 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 11.11% | 0% | — |
| 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
RED HEELER TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in LAREDO, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3294009. 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 14 power units and 14 drivers, with 33 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.
RED HEELER TRANSPORTATION LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 14 power units and 14 drivers, based in Laredo, TX. Across 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 10.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
20 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 54% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in UT (8) and TN (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
10.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (40.7% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 14 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 14 drivers; International, Wabash National, and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 65,093 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–21 power units (±50% of this carrier's 14 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utah (UT) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Sep 11, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 7, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 5, 2024 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 10, 2024 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 9, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 28, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 1, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| International | 12 | |
| Wabash National | 9 | |
| Volvo | 6 | |
| Great Dane | 5 | |
| Kenworth | 5 | |
| Atro Remol | 3 | |
| Freightliner | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.92 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 8 | — | 2.96 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 1.53 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 3.36 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (33 rows) View all 33 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87235101 | Mar 7, 2026 | LA | 2 | HAMMOND LA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 87174552 | Feb 28, 2026 | AZ | 2 | PHOENIX AZ |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 85767591 | Sep 11, 2025 | UT | 3 | HELPER UT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 391.11B2-Q, 395.8E1PC, 395.24 | Yes |
| 85324886 | Jul 24, 2025 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85113942 | Jul 1, 2025 | PA | 3 | pa-i80-e-at-mm-281.1 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85044633 | Jun 24, 2025 | TN | 3 | STANTON TN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.3A1-HOSPD | No |
| 84552485 | Apr 29, 2025 | UT | 3 | HELPER UT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84364582 | Apr 9, 2025 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47A, 392.2C | No |
| 84212285 | Mar 23, 2025 | LA | 3 | HAMMOND LA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
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1 | 392.2-SLLUP | No |
| 83903281 | Feb 17, 2025 | UT | 3 | HELPER UT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.3A1-HOSPD | No |
| 83876762 | Feb 13, 2025 | TN | 3 | MOUNT JULIET TN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 391.11B2-Q, 390.21TB2-DOT, 395.24 | No |
| 83745213 | Jan 28, 2025 | UT | 3 | MONTICELLO UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.3A1-HOSPD | No |
| 83352287 | Dec 10, 2024 | US | 1 | LAREDO TX |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.5B-L, 383.23A2-LCDLNP, 393.209E-SPSLA | No |
| 83201960 | Nov 19, 2024 | UT | 3 | HELPER UT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82839602 | Oct 2, 2024 | UT | 3 | MONTICELLO UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8(e)(1), 395.24 | No |
| 82594954 | Sep 5, 2024 | UT | 3 | HELPER UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82309451 | Aug 5, 2024 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82297797 | Aug 1, 2024 | MO | 2 | SILVA MO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82139297 | Jul 15, 2024 | UT | 3 | HELPER UT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81433447 | Apr 23, 2024 | SC | 3 | I-85 SB ANDERSON COUNTY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81225576 | Mar 27, 2024 | UT | 3 | HELPER UT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 395.8E1PC-OOS | No |
| 83848880 | Feb 28, 2024 | NM | 2 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9TS, 393.9BRKLAMP, 393.19 | Yes |
| 80368681 | Dec 11, 2023 | TN | 1 | tn-thp-4-haywood-scales---west |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 80249127 | Nov 27, 2023 | US | 2 | LAREDO TX |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSIR | Yes |
| 80148063 | Nov 12, 2023 | UT | 3 | PEERLESS PORT OF ENTRY EASTBOU |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17(c), 395.26(b) | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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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| Mar 10, 2022 | MC1129528 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Aug 27, 2020 | MC1129528-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 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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| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DD02-RAL020645-01 | 91X | $750,000 | Nov 5, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DD02-RAL020645-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2025 | Nov 5, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC-10104601 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 30, 2024 | Aug 21, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10104601 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2024 | Oct 24, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | MBC10104601 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2024 | Sep 30, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-SSM-TX-19-S0107412-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2023 | Aug 21, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-SSM-TX-19-S0107412-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2022 | Aug 21, 2022 | REPLACED |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-SSM-TX-19-S0107412-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2022 | Aug 21, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA4559-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 8, 2022 | Aug 21, 2022 | REPLACED |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA4559-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2021 | Mar 8, 2022 | REPLACED |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA4559-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2021 | Apr 12, 2022 | NAME CHANGED |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA4559-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 21, 2020 | Aug 21, 2021 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 5, 2025insuranceCANCEL — HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2025insuranceCANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 18, 2025
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Oct 24, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2024
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Sep 30, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2024insuranceCANCEL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 16, 2024
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Aug 21, 2023insuranceCANCEL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 17, 2023
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Aug 21, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 16, 2022
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Apr 12, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 9, 2022
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Mar 8, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 21, 2021insuranceCANCEL — UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 19, 2021
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Aug 27, 2020
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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| HELPER UT | UT | 7 | 1 |
| HAMMOND LA | LA | 2 | 0 |
| LAREDO TX | US | 2 | 1 |
| MONTICELLO UT | UT | 2 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| PHOENIX AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| LAMAR POE WB | CO | 1 | 0 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| SILVA MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 3 | 1 |
| 391.11(b)(2) | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.30 | Improper battery installation | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1129528
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HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
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How to verify RED HEELER TRANSPORTATION LLC
- 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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