HOTSHOT FREIGHT SYSTEMS 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 — HOTSHOT FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC (USDOT 3365861) 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): JEFF HALEY (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 — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — GOVERNMENT FILINGS LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3365861/ 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 7.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 22.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281512 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 COUNTY MUTUALPolicy effective Nov 12, 2025
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Process AgentGOVERNMENT FILINGS LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1078559ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 2 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 79 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 30 | 30 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.67% | 13.33% | — |
| 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
HOTSHOT FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC is a motor carrier based in GRANBURY, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3365861. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 79 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 22.6%. 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.
HOTSHOT FREIGHT SYSTEMS LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Granbury, TX. Across 39 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 23.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
39 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TX (4) and NM (4), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
23.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (52.7% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 14 times.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Ford, Dodge, and Ram are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,512 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas (TX) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Aug 25, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 15, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 7, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jul 29, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 18, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 16, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 30, 2024 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 26, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 30, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 8, 2024 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 10, 2024 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2025 |
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 | 1 | — | 0.40 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 8 | — | 1.42 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 2.08 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | — | 4.34 | 4 | — | 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 (79 rows) View all 79 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88422879 | Jul 14, 2026 | FL | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88357721 | Jul 7, 2026 | AR | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87452829 | Mar 30, 2026 | MS | 1 | H-90 INSPECTION STATION |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87291863 | Mar 6, 2026 | NV | 2 | nv-checksite---garson |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.78A-WS | No |
| 86860809 | Jan 19, 2026 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 86351425 | Nov 15, 2025 | NM | 1 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85830703 | Sep 18, 2025 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.75G-TAOW, 393.110B3-C, 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 85820567 | Sep 17, 2025 | FL | 3 | MONTICELLO FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 395.8A | No |
| 85845844 | Sep 16, 2025 | GA | 3 | LAGRANGE GA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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7 | 395.24, 392.82DUMT | No |
| 85767997 | Sep 11, 2025 | NM | 1 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85708064 | Sep 5, 2025 | MO | 1 | MAYVIEW MO |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.60D | No |
| 85606979 | Aug 26, 2025 | NM | 1 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85635848 | Aug 25, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-sl-0250-in-midland-co.-(274-28 |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Other
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5 | 396.5B-HLOW, 393.9, 393.11UR | Yes |
| 85396011 | Jul 29, 2025 | IN | 3 | CHESTERTON IN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 85226857 | Jul 14, 2025 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 85209446 | Jul 8, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-ih-45-sb-@-mp-167 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.75C, 395.8E | No |
| 84876177 | Jun 4, 2025 | NE | 2 | HEBRON 81 SCALE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.60D | No |
| 84695551 | May 16, 2025 | IN | 1 | POSEYVILLE IN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | Yes |
| 84668741 | May 12, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 84394825 | Apr 9, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-us-0380-in-collin-co.-(628-656 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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3 | 393.60D, 393.95A, 392.2RG | No |
| 84118238 | Mar 12, 2025 | NC | 1 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84014863 | Feb 28, 2025 | IA | 1 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.60D, 393.30, 395.8F12 | No |
| 83789643 | Feb 4, 2025 | TX | 1 | IH10 EB KINGSBURY SCALE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.104F4/R, 393.9 | No |
| 83700854 | Jan 26, 2025 | AL | 2 | ROADSIDE |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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11 | 392.9A, 393.43, 393.75C | Yes |
| 82662637 | Sep 11, 2024 | NM | 2 | SAN JON PORT OF ENTRY |
Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0004624255 | Mar 7, 2024 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
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 | |
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| Jan 15, 2020 | MC1078559-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 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 COUNTY MUTUAL | CA990994310 | 91X | $750,000 | Nov 12, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA990994310 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 2, 2025 | Nov 12, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA990994310 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2025 | Jul 2, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2158125349 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 27, 2024 | Jan 10, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2158125349 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2024 | Jun 27, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT2158125349 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2024 | Jul 19, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA964589328 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2023 | Jan 10, 2024 | REPLACED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L4645 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 27, 2022 | Jan 10, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TRI21L4645 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2022 | Sep 27, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA3147077 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 10, 2021 | Jan 10, 2022 | REPLACED |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRS106488 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 6, 2020 | Jan 10, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRS106488 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 11, 2020 | May 6, 2020 | REPLACED |
| COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 71TRS106488 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 11, 2020 | Jun 3, 2020 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 12, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Jul 2, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Jan 10, 2025insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 30, 2024
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Jul 19, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 28, 2024
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Jun 27, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 10, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Jan 10, 2023insuranceCANCEL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 30, 2022
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Sep 27, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 10, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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Jan 11, 2021
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Jan 10, 2021insuranceCANCEL — COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 3, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 6, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 15, 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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| LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 4 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 2 | 1 |
| JOHNSON COUNTY | AR | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 2 | 1 |
| STANTON TN | TN | 2 | 1 |
| US 59 QUEEN CITY | TX | 2 | 0 |
| RS | AL | 1 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| DRAGOON AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| FLAGSTAFF AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 16 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 14 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 5 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
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Docket MC1078559
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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COLUMBIA INSURANCE COMPANY
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GOVERNMENT FILINGS LLC
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79 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify HOTSHOT FREIGHT SYSTEMS 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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