POULIN GRAIN INC
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.
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TruckCodex risk summary — POULIN GRAIN INC (USDOT 334851) 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 Organization: CORPORATION 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 · $1,000,000 — NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/334851/ As of: Jul 18, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). 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 4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 4.8% vs peer median 15.75% (better). n=27957 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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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InsuranceNATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.Policy effective May 23, 2016
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC972059ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 31 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 85 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 14 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 82 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 52 | 52 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.92% | 3.85% | — |
| 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
POULIN GRAIN INC is a corporation based in DERBY, VT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 334851. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 37 power units and 27 drivers, with 82 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 4.8%. 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.
POULIN GRAIN INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 37 power units and 27 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Derby, VT. Across 53 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.5% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
53 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 121% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in VT (27) and NY (21), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
7.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (70.6% of violations); top code 393.9A-LIL (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 37 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 27 drivers; Freightliner, Western Star, and Wali are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 27,957 ACTIVE carriers operating 18–56 power units (±50% of this carrier's 37 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vermont (VT) | 29 | 2 | 6.9% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 18 | 1 | 5.6% | Feb 26, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 22, 2024 |
| Maine (ME) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 18, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 42 | |
| Western Star | 22 | |
| Wali | 12 | |
| Unknown | 9 | |
| Wabash National | 8 | |
| Trailer | 4 | |
| Walinga | 4 | |
| Great Dane | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.14 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.18 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | — | 2.81 | 3 | — | 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 (82 rows) View all 82 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88282515 | Jun 30, 2026 | VT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88239546 | Jun 25, 2026 | VT | 1 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88110313 | Jun 11, 2026 | VT | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 88082256 | Jun 9, 2026 | VT | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87821185 | May 12, 2026 | VT | 1 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2-BHTD | No |
| 87605858 | Apr 14, 2026 | VT | 1 | VT |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 53B-B, 47E | No |
| 87532678 | Apr 7, 2026 | VT | 1 | VT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 87450399 | Mar 23, 2026 | VT | 3 | VT |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87199571 | Feb 26, 2026 | NY | 3 | OSWEGATCHIE NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87175607 | Feb 26, 2026 | NY | 3 | PREBLE NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87159042 | Feb 20, 2026 | NY | 2 | CROWN POINT NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 87380670 | Feb 9, 2026 | VT | 3 | VT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86829923 | Jan 12, 2026 | NY | 3 | PERU NY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87383291 | Dec 24, 2025 | VT | 2 | VT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86335500 | Nov 11, 2025 | NY | 3 | CANAAN NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.7A-D | No |
| 86314772 | Nov 7, 2025 | NY | 3 | OSWEGATCHIE NY |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86276710 | Nov 6, 2025 | VT | 1 | I 91 NB REST AREA HARTFORD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86263081 | Nov 4, 2025 | VT | 3 | COLCHESTER NB WS |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86221211 | Oct 31, 2025 | VT | 3 | COVENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86239988 | Oct 29, 2025 | NY | 2 | PERU NY |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86192819 | Oct 29, 2025 | NH | 3 | NH |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86229709 | Oct 28, 2025 | NY | 2 | QUEENSBURY NY |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86148725 | Oct 24, 2025 | VT | 3 | COLCHESTER NB WS |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86113402 | Oct 15, 2025 | NY | 2 | OSWEGATCHIE NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86014736 | Oct 7, 2025 | VT | 2 | BRIGHTON |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (14 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VT0000283906 | Oct 7, 2025 | VT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VT0000277076 | Nov 25, 2024 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3971422900 | Feb 7, 2023 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VT0000261866 | Dec 23, 2022 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP42370410 | Oct 21, 2021 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VT0000155526 | Jan 9, 2015 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT0000133503 | Mar 19, 2013 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT0000118287 | Dec 8, 2011 | VT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VT000090718C | Jan 17, 2009 | VT | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VT000085383A | Jul 5, 2008 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ME1002004F73 | Sep 28, 2004 | ME | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VT0000002049 | Jan 13, 1999 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT0000001475 | Feb 3, 1993 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VT0000005586 | May 14, 1992 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10, 2016 | MC972059-C | CPL | CERTIFICATE | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (1 row)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP130141A | 91X | $1,000,000 | May 23, 2016 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 10, 2016
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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| VT | VT | 5 | 0 |
| DERBY | VT | 4 | 0 |
| NEWPORT | VT | 4 | 1 |
| OSWEGATCHIE NY | NY | 3 | 0 |
| PREBLE NY | NY | 3 | 0 |
| COLCHESTER NB WS | VT | 3 | 0 |
| LITTLETON | NH | 2 | 0 |
| GOUVERNEUR NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
| HASTINGS NY | NY | 2 | 0 |
| LAWRENCE | NY | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 390.21(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(1) | Age - Operate a CMV while not at least 21 years of age in interstate commerce. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.205(a) | Wheel/rim cracked or broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
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82 inspections
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14 reportable crashes
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