MIKE & LINDA WOOTEN
DBA: M & L TRUCKING
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 · 3129 days Jun 8, 1992 → Jan 1, 2001
- Contract (Property) gap · 3281 days Inactive Nov 6, 2002 → reinstated Oct 31, 2011
- Contract (Property) gap · 3631 days Inactive Aug 12, 1992 → reinstated Jul 22, 2002
- 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 — MIKE & LINDA WOOTEN (USDOT 333774) 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): MIKE WOOTEN (Company officer); LINDA WOOTEN (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 3129 days — Jun 8, 1992 → Jan 1, 2001 • Contract (Property) gap · 3281 days — Inactive Nov 6, 2002 → reinstated Oct 31, 2011 • Contract (Property) gap · 3631 days — Inactive Aug 12, 1992 → reinstated Jul 22, 2002 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/333774/ As of: Jul 22, 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 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 35.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=331353 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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InsurancePROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.Policy effective Jun 16, 2025
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 33 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 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
MIKE & LINDA WOOTEN is a corporation based in LEXA, AR, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 333774. 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 33 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 35.7%. 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.
MIKE & LINDA WOOTEN is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Lexa, AR. Across 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 21.1% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract.
19 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 36% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AR (5) and MO (4), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
21.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (61.9% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Utility, Peterbilt, 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 331,353 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Nov 6, 2002 to Oct 31, 2011 (3281 days)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Aug 12, 1992 to Jul 22, 2002 (3631 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 8, 1992 to Jan 1, 2001 (3129 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
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 |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 1.58 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 15.25 | 15 | — | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87552267 | Apr 10, 2026 | CO | 1 | MONUMENT CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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20 | — | No |
| 85811801 | Sep 17, 2025 | ND | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85435971 | Aug 7, 2025 | AR | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.205A-WRBH, 393.207A-SAPPAS, 396.5B-HWSL | Yes |
| 84275335 | Mar 27, 2025 | TX | 1 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.209D | Yes |
| 84147609 | Mar 16, 2025 | KS | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.67C7V-F, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 83836149 | Feb 7, 2025 | AR | 3 | WYNNE AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83652529 | Jan 16, 2025 | AR | 1 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.110B3-C | Yes |
| 83435580 | Dec 16, 2024 | AR | 3 | MORRILTON AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLED, 395.22G-ELDMFV | No |
| 83326079 | Dec 4, 2024 | AR | 3 | BLYTHEVILLE AR |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 83254993 | Nov 21, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9, 393.78, 393.11TL | No |
| 82610064 | Sep 8, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 392.2, 393.51, 393.9(a) | No |
| 82517004 | Aug 27, 2024 | MO | 2 | MAYVIEW MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82078426 | Jul 9, 2024 | MO | 2 | STEELE MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.9(a)(2) | Yes |
| 81997455 | Jun 23, 2024 | ND | 3 | MOORETON ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81892995 | Jun 13, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81623244 | May 15, 2024 | MO | 1 | HARRISONVILLE MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8(e)(1), 393.53(b), 393.11(a)(1) | No |
| 81612934 | May 14, 2024 | MO | 1 | STEELE MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 81490987 | Apr 25, 2024 | CO | 2 | LIMON PORT OF ENTRY WB |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.3(a)(2), 395.3(a)(3)(i), 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | No |
| 81465351 | Apr 23, 2024 | CO | 1 | LA JUNTA CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 393.9(a), 393.53(b), 393.45(d) | No |
| 81249557 | Apr 1, 2024 | NE | 2 | HEBRON 81 SCALE |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.9(a) | Yes |
| 81054058 | Mar 7, 2024 | MO | 3 | STEELE MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80875054 | Feb 14, 2024 | TX | 2 | IH 30 WESTBOUND MT PLEASANT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80788030 | Jan 31, 2024 | CO | 2 | LAMAR CO |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.110B1-C, 393.104F3-C, 393.100C-C | Yes |
| 80612147 | Jan 16, 2024 | CO | 2 | LIMON CO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80380934 | Dec 13, 2023 | CO | 3 | LIMON POE WB |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MO0000107974 | May 13, 2024 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2024527471 | May 5, 2024 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2019557129 | Nov 1, 2019 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR2016034941 | Oct 17, 2016 | AR | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR0093030833 | Jun 16, 1993 | AR | 0 | 3 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AR90051967 | Oct 15, 1990 | AR | 0 | 0 | No | No | — |
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 | MC235350 | common | N | — |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2011 | MC235350-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA988426873 | 91X | $750,000 | Jun 16, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA988426873 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 28, 2024 | Jun 16, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 699461001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 28, 2018 | Jan 1, 2001 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LTO0060142 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 28, 2017 | Oct 28, 2018 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN153823 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 28, 2014 | Oct 28, 2017 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 8301249 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 28, 2011 | Oct 28, 2014 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 361141 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 12, 2002 | Aug 20, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT699461001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2001 | Oct 28, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 3129 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 8, 1992 to Jan 1, 2001 | ||||||
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP20335A | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 4, 1991 | Jun 8, 1992 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 16, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
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May 21, 2025
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Oct 28, 2024insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 23, 2024
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Oct 28, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 28, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 28, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Oct 31, 2011
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Nov 6, 2002
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Nov 6, 2002authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 3281 days (through Oct 31, 2011)
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Aug 20, 2002insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 20, 2002authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jan 1, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 12, 1992
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Aug 12, 1992authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 3631 days (through Jul 22, 2002)
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Jun 8, 1992insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 8, 1992insurance gapCoverage gap: 3129 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 1, 2001)
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEELE MO | MO | 3 | 1 |
| BLYTHEVILLE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| MORRILTON AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 1 | 1 |
| WYNNE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| LA JUNTA CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| LAMAR CO | CO | 1 | 1 |
| LIMON CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| LIMON POE WB | CO | 1 | 0 |
| LIMON PORT OF ENTRY WB | CO | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC235350
common · N · MC
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PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
91X policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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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33 inspections
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6 reportable crashes
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How to verify MIKE & LINDA WOOTEN
- 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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