CERES ENVIRONMENTAL INC
LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL
DBA: CEO
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 — CERES ENVIRONMENTAL INC (USDOT 3372380) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3372380/ 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 B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 6.1% vs peer median 1.2% (worse). Vehicle OOS 19% vs peer median 18.2% (worse). n=11231 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.
Recent changes
- Physical city SARASOTA → LAKEWOOD RANCH · Jun 20, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 26 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 62 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 11 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 54 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 33 | 33 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.03% | 12.12% | — |
| 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
CERES ENVIRONMENTAL INC is a motor carrier based in LAKEWOOD RANCH, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3372380. 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 88 power units and 63 drivers, with 54 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 19.0%. 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.
CERES ENVIRONMENTAL INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 88 power units and 63 drivers, based in Sarasota, FL. Across 33 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.2% out-of-service rate, with 8 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
33 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 94% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in GA (10) and FL (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
18.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.1% of violations); top code 396.17C (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 88 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 63 drivers; Peterbilt, International, and Ford are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 11,231 ACTIVE carriers operating 44–132 power units (±50% of this carrier's 88 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 address change
Record Changes
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Physical city SARASOTA LAKEWOOD RANCHFMCSA Company Census
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgia (GA) | 10 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 5, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 6, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Sep 5, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | May 13, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 5, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 16, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 25, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 26, 2024 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 12, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Puerto Rico (PR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 4, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.21 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.41 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 0.46 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 5.38 | 5 | — | 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 (54 rows) View all 54 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88063866 | Jun 6, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87835349 | May 13, 2026 | AL | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87835301 | May 13, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 87834855 | May 12, 2026 | LA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 87074712 | Feb 16, 2026 | SC | 2 | LANDRUM SC |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 393.207F-SLAS | No |
| 86544063 | Dec 10, 2025 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86541469 | Dec 10, 2025 | NC | 3 | NC 181 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17C | No |
| 86276250 | Nov 5, 2025 | GA | 2 | SOCIAL CIRCLE GA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.78A-WS, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 85906559 | Sep 26, 2025 | MS | 3 | HANCOCK COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85702615 | Sep 5, 2025 | FL | 2 | YULEE FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.45A-BHTIJ, 393.130C-CHVE, 393.45C-BSG | Yes |
| 85731595 | Sep 4, 2025 | PR | 3 | VEGA BAJA PR |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.41A-MCPC | No |
| 85516385 | Aug 16, 2025 | AL | 2 | CREOLA AL |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.43DBMA, 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 85327840 | Jul 25, 2025 | US | 1 | CHOWCHILLA CA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
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0 | — | No |
| 85112201 | Jul 1, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-us-421-nb-@-laurel-gap-ridge-r |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 396.17C | No |
| 84948109 | Jun 12, 2025 | NC | 3 | US 321 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84935073 | Jun 11, 2025 | NC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84808110 | May 22, 2025 | GA | 3 | CRAWFORDVILLE GA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.82DUMT, 390.21TE2IV-D | No |
| 84461978 | Apr 15, 2025 | GA | 3 | GROVETOWN GA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84400806 | Apr 11, 2025 | FL | 2 | MONTICELLO FL |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84337329 | Apr 1, 2025 | MN | 2 | WEST LAKELAND MN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.3A1-F, 393.67C7V-F | Yes |
| 84289322 | Mar 26, 2025 | GA | 1 | GROVETOWN GA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84201330 | Mar 23, 2025 | GA | 3 | GROVETOWN GA |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84135576 | Mar 8, 2025 | GA | 3 | GROVETOWN GA |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84100386 | Mar 5, 2025 | GA | 3 | GLENNVILLE GA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84094644 | Mar 5, 2025 | TX | 1 | tx-2000--mangum-rd |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (11 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0108148187 | Jun 20, 2025 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX74DGHQE1KI | Mar 31, 2025 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009810082 | Mar 5, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2647410005 | Feb 17, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009766583 | Jan 27, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009723660 | Dec 19, 2024 | GA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2660160404 | Dec 3, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2537374204 | May 27, 2024 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| LA2024013082 | Feb 3, 2024 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8845761502 | Dec 6, 2022 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2502999602 | Nov 19, 2022 | FL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GROVETOWN GA | GA | 6 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 4 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 3 | 0 |
| CREOLA AL | AL | 1 | 1 |
| ROBERTSDALE | AL | 1 | 1 |
| PLACERVILLE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GRAND RIDGE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| INTERSTATE 10 | FL | 1 | 1 |
| LAMONT FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| MCSAP HCC I-10 LEON | FL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | Hours of Service | 2 | 2 |
| 383.51(a) | Driving a CMV while disqualified from holding a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 390.21(a) | Not marked in accordance with regulations | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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