SAFE CARGO TRANS LLC
SAFE CARGO TRANS LLC is a motor carrier based in TIPP CITY, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3456256. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 22 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 50.0%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SAFE CARGO TRANS LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Tipp City, OH. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 46.2% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 44% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in ID (2) and NE (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
46.2% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (38.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Peterbilt, Fontaine, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 199,212 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Idaho (ID) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Jul 25, 2024 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Sep 1, 2024 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 6, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 18, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 3, 2024 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 28, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 21, 2024 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 5, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (22 rows) View all 22 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86269410 | Nov 6, 2025 | CA | 3 | POMONA |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85621968 | Aug 28, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 85424200 | Aug 5, 2025 | AZ | 3 | SAN SIMON AZ |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 84456878 | Apr 18, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-01---i80-wb-mm-151-mitchellvil |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.24C2III, 395.24C2II-ELDTN, 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | No |
| 83458734 | Dec 21, 2024 | AR | 3 | FULTON AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 82834606 | Oct 3, 2024 | LA | 2 | LA |
TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2W | No |
| 82550011 | Sep 1, 2024 | MO | 1 | JOPLIN MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 383.51(a), 393.53(b), 393.48(a) | Yes |
| 82455149 | Aug 21, 2024 | MO | 2 | EUREKA MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.5(b), 395.32(b), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82523411 | Aug 20, 2024 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82252283 | Jul 25, 2024 | ID | 2 | POST FALLS ID |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.130(b), 393.100(b), 393.106(d) | Yes |
| 82251992 | Jul 25, 2024 | ID | 2 | id-coeur-dalene-id |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.100(b), 393.106(d), 393.130(b) | Yes |
| 82237874 | Jul 19, 2024 | IN | 3 | TERRE HAUTE IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 383.51(a) | No |
| 81446526 | Apr 24, 2024 | NE | 3 | — |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23(a)(2), 392.2 | Yes |
| 81081094 | Mar 11, 2024 | CA | 1 | BLYTHE AREA |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 393.45(d) | No |
| 81044463 | Mar 6, 2024 | MA | 3 | H-DUDLEY |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81023246 | Mar 1, 2024 | MO | 3 | SAINT CLAIR MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 80780565 | Feb 6, 2024 | OH | 1 | US 33 MP 8 |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2, 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 80761363 | Jan 26, 2024 | TN | 3 | MONTEAGLE TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 80569232 | Jan 8, 2024 | IL | 3 | I80 |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79659218 | Sep 14, 2023 | MD | 2 | I-83 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 79411967 | Aug 14, 2023 | PA | 3 | pa-i81-n-mm-131.7 |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.2, 395.22(h)(4) | No |
| 79281221 | Jul 30, 2023 | NM | 3 | I40 |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8(a)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MN0233340083 | Nov 30, 2023 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | Yes | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2020 | MC1126722 | Common (Property) | PENDING | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 26, 2020 | MC1126722-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA868520597 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT7210329177 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2024 | Feb 1, 2026 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0078165 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2023 | Feb 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA2513184 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 20, 2020 | Aug 20, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 20, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 19, 2021oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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Aug 26, 2020
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| FULTON AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| SAN SIMON AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| BLYTHE AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| POMONA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| POST FALLS ID | ID | 1 | 1 |
| I80 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
| H-DUDLEY | MA | 1 | 0 |
| I-83 | MD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 |
| 383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 |
| 393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.106(d) | Cargo securement - front end structure | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.130(b) | Cargo securement - heavy equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1126722
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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