FRANCHIZE EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION 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 — FRANCHIZE EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 3434543) 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): DWIGHT PARKER (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 — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3434543/ 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 B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
B
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 7.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 42.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240262 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 Jun 27, 2025
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1113740ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 16 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 20% | 20% | — |
| 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
FRANCHIZE EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in EAGLE LAKE, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3434543. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 16 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 42.9%. 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.
FRANCHIZE EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 2 years on FMCSA's records, based in Eagle Lake, TX. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 30.8% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 550% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in FL (3) and IA (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
30.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (47.1% of violations); top code 393.48(a) (Inoperative/defective brakes) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Dodge, Pjtm, 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 240,262 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 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 |
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| Florida (FL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 31, 2024 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 12, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 4, 2024 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 23, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Dodge | 9 | |
| Pjtm | 3 | |
| Ram | 3 | |
| Pj | 2 | |
| P.J. Parmi | 2 | |
| Pj Trailer | 2 | |
| Unknown | 2 | |
| Chrysler | 1 | |
| International | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 2.12 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 1.87 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 16.81 | 17 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 4.25 | 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 (16 rows) View all 16 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88139405 | Jun 12, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.41APC, 393.9A-LHLI, 391.15A-LNCDLNSRW | Yes |
| 86610859 | Dec 18, 2025 | FL | 3 | MONTICELLO FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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3 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 85307170 | Jul 23, 2025 | NM | 3 | I-10 WB |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 392.2C | No |
| 84634657 | May 7, 2025 | FL | 3 | MONTICELLO FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 84491417 | Apr 23, 2025 | TX | 1 | US59 NB NACODOCHES SCALE |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83938654 | Feb 19, 2025 | FL | 3 | PENSACOLA FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 83315743 | Dec 5, 2024 | AL | 1 | ROADSIDE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 83038028 | Oct 28, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.43D | Yes |
| 82852497 | Oct 4, 2024 | SC | 1 | LAMAR SC |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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6 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.48(a), 391.41(a) | Yes |
| 82308601 | Jul 31, 2024 | MN | 3 | HILLMAN MN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chrysler
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2 | 395.3(a)(3)(i), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82100519 | Jul 11, 2024 | SD | 3 | BROOKINGS SD |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 395.8(e)(1) | No |
| 82582323 | Jul 9, 2024 | MN | 1 | CLARKS GROVE MN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 396.5(a) | Yes |
| 81891106 | Jun 14, 2024 | IA | 2 | I80 EB WALCOTT EXIT |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81530527 | May 4, 2024 | LA | 1 | ROADSIDE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 79146536 | Jul 10, 2023 | IA | 2 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 395.8(k)(2), 396.5(b), 393.60(d) | Yes |
| 78981865 | Jun 24, 2023 | IA | 3 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 395.8(e)(1), 392.2, 395.30(b)(1) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT2050159286 | Dec 12, 2020 | MT | 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.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jul 1, 2025 | MC1113740-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jun 30, 2023 | MC1113740-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Jun 25, 2020 | MC1113740-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 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 | CA998924799 | 91X | $750,000 | Jun 27, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8942961934 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 16, 2024 | Jun 19, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8942961934 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 16, 2024 | May 16, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8942961934 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2023 | Jun 19, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT8942961934 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2023 | May 16, 2024 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS122886 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2022 | Jun 19, 2022 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS122886 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2022 | Jun 19, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS116584 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 20, 2021 | Jun 19, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA2264553 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2020 | Jun 20, 2021 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jul 1, 2025
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Jun 25, 2025
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Jun 25, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 19, 2025insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 19, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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May 16, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 26, 2023
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Jun 26, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 19, 2023insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Jun 23, 2022
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Jun 19, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Jun 19, 2022insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Jun 20, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
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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| MONTICELLO FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 1 | 0 |
| PENSACOLA FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| I80 EB WALCOTT EXIT | IA | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 1 | 0 |
| CLARKS GROVE MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| HILLMAN MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| I-10 WB | NM | 1 | 0 |
| LAMAR SC | SC | 1 | 1 |
| BROOKINGS SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 396.5(a) | Failing to ensure that vehicle is properly lubricated | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 391.41(a) | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.3(a)(3)(i) | Requiring or permitting a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle driver to drive more than 11 hours | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
| 395.8(k)(2) | Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status | Hours of Service | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1113740
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PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL
91X policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS 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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16 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify FRANCHIZE EXPRESS TRANSPORTATION LLC
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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.
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