DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING SOUTH LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 1 fatality on crash record 92 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING SOUTH LLC (USDOT 3421327) 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: $10,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 1 fatality on crash record — 92 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $10,000,000 — NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3421327/ As of: Jul 24, 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 100/100). 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 100/100). 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 1.4% vs peer median 1.3% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 12.2% vs peer median 16.1% (better). n=967 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +43 (725 → 768) · Jul 18, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −24 (815 → 791) · Jul 18, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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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InsuranceNATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PAPolicy effective Oct 1, 2023
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1106047ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 270 | 30 | 0 |
| Trailers | 796 | 91 | 0 |
| Trucks | 423 | 2 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 92 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Injuries | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 |
| Tow-away | 4 | 6 | 10 | 20 |
| Crash reports | 4 | 6 | 10 | 20 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 657 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 386 | 386 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 4 | 23 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.04% | 5.96% | — |
| 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
DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING SOUTH LLC is a motor carrier based in KANSAS CITY, KS, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3421327. 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 768 power units and 791 drivers, with 657 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 12.2%. 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.
DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING SOUTH LLC is a large fleet, operating 725 power units and 815 drivers, with 5 years on FMCSA's records, based in Kansas City, KS. Across 408 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 6.6% out-of-service rate, with 27 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract and common.
408 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 95% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in FL (89) and NC (88), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
6.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (44.1% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 21 times.
The fleet comprises 725 power units (large fleet) and 815 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 967 ACTIVE carriers operating 384–1,152 power units (±50% of this carrier's 768 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 815 791FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 725 768FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida (FL) | 93 | 3 | 3.2% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 82 | 5 | 6.1% | Jul 9, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 73 | 10 | 13.7% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 65 | 5 | 7.7% | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 46 | 2 | 4.3% | Apr 21, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | Jun 21, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 16, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 10, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 440 | |
| Great Dane | 255 | |
| Utility | 93 | |
| International | 76 | |
| Peterbilt | 29 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 10 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 0.08 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 10 | — | 0.03 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 33 | — | 0.23 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 44 | — | 2.89 | 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 (657 rows) View all 657 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88475387 | Jul 20, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88470795 | Jul 20, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 88451134 | Jul 16, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 88438690 | Jul 15, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88412450 | Jul 13, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88400897 | Jul 13, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88382750 | Jul 9, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88355520 | Jul 9, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88373800 | Jul 8, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88336157 | Jul 7, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88335067 | Jul 6, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LCL | No |
| 88331154 | Jul 6, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88300705 | Jun 30, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88281732 | Jun 30, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88236249 | Jun 23, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 88228091 | Jun 23, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88209211 | Jun 21, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88201911 | Jun 19, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88183931 | Jun 18, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88180698 | Jun 18, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 88179123 | Jun 17, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88168741 | Jun 16, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88127187 | Jun 12, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88135397 | Jun 11, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 88107354 | Jun 9, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (92 rows) View all 92 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0010278329 | Mar 11, 2026 | GA | 1 | 2 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| SC0026201523 | Mar 6, 2026 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0073294231 | Feb 12, 2026 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2710021906 | Jan 29, 2026 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0400408140 | Dec 2, 2025 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0400406833 | Dec 2, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108318224 | Nov 23, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108290673 | Nov 1, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0010089456 | Oct 20, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108186160 | Jul 28, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108155431 | Jun 27, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009935825 | Jun 15, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0025244095 | Apr 23, 2025 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0025215532 | Mar 10, 2025 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0250525193 | Feb 20, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009718111 | Dec 12, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400188737 | Dec 3, 2024 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2640919904 | Nov 18, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0024561146 | Sep 20, 2024 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009598362 | Sep 19, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2537422904 | Jun 26, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107763924 | Jun 20, 2024 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2636339704 | Jun 18, 2024 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107743858 | Jun 7, 2024 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009470777 | Jun 4, 2024 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 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.
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 7620262 | 91X | $10,000,000 | Oct 1, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H10763940 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 1, 2022 | Oct 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH25301304 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 28, 2020 | Oct 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH25301304 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2020 | Jul 20, 2020 | NAME CHANGED |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISAH25301304 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2020 | May 28, 2020 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 31, 2020
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Jul 20, 2020insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 12, 2020
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May 28, 2020insuranceTERM/REPL — ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 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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| PERRY FL | FL | 25 | 0 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 24 | 7 |
| LAVONIA GA | GA | 16 | 0 |
| SEFFNER FL | FL | 14 | 2 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 14 | 2 |
| I-85 NB ANDERSON COUNTY | SC | 11 | 1 |
| I-85 NB ROADSIDE | SC | 11 | 2 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 10 | 0 |
| I73 EXIT 30 | NC | 10 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 9 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 77 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 2 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 11 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 7 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
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Docket MC1106047
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NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA
91X policy on file
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ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
BOC-3 process agent · 102,641 carriers served
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657 inspections
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92 reportable crashes
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How to verify DFA DAIRY BRANDS DISTRIBUTING SOUTH 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.
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- 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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