WISE WHEELER 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 — WISE WHEELER LLC (USDOT 3515313) 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 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 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3515313/ 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.
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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 23.3% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=19990 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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InsuranceSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Dec 1, 2023
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1164937ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 50 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 50 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 7 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 102 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 80 | 80 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 5 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 6.25% | 11.25% | — |
| 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
WISE WHEELER LLC is a motor carrier based in BURR RIDGE, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3515313. 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 50 power units and 50 drivers, with 102 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 23.3%. 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.
WISE WHEELER LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 50 power units and 50 drivers, based in Burr Ridge, IL. Across 76 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 17.1% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
76 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 322% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (11) and MO (9), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
17.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (35.3% of violations); top code 395.24 (HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner) cited 13 times.
The fleet comprises 50 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 50 drivers; Freightliner, Volvo, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 19,990 ACTIVE carriers operating 25–75 power units (±50% of this carrier's 50 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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| Tennessee (TN) | 13 | 5 | 38.5% | Jul 15, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 8 | 1 | 12.5% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 4, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 4, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 5, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Jul 23, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 26, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 22, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 26, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 29, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 28, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 19, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 14, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 26, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 25, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 12, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 28, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 11, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 1, 2024 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jun 12, 2025 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 30, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Freightliner | 59 | |
| Volvo | 34 | |
| Great Dane | 28 | |
| Stoughton | 19 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 6 | |
| Wabash National | 6 | |
| Utility | 5 |
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 | — | 0.13 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.13 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 14 | — | 0.69 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 21 | — | 2.91 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | — | 6.56 | 7 | — | 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 (102 rows) View all 102 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88426432 | Jul 15, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88407248 | Jul 13, 2026 | LA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 88330458 | Jul 4, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88324942 | Jul 4, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88236084 | Jun 23, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87992479 | May 29, 2026 | NE | 2 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87949733 | May 25, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 87792903 | May 6, 2026 | LA | 1 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45D-BHCR, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 87588945 | Apr 13, 2026 | GA | 3 | OAKFIELD GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLLR | No |
| 87545874 | Apr 10, 2026 | LA | 3 | HAMMOND LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWD | No |
| 87496953 | Apr 3, 2026 | GA | 3 | NICHOLSON GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 87352882 | Mar 20, 2026 | MO | 1 | JOPLIN MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.207A-STCB, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | Yes |
| 87293791 | Mar 13, 2026 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 87274750 | Mar 11, 2026 | IA | 3 | NB HWY 218, JANESVILLE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87259920 | Mar 9, 2026 | IN | 3 | SEYMOUR IN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87263318 | Mar 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55C2 | No |
| 87227576 | Mar 2, 2026 | TX | 2 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87175720 | Feb 28, 2026 | KS | 2 | OLATHE KS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 393.95A1 | No |
| 87146509 | Feb 24, 2026 | MO | 3 | SAINT ROBERT MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.24, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 87135618 | Feb 24, 2026 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Yes |
| 87053709 | Feb 14, 2026 | OH | 2 | LONDON OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75A3-TAOLTIS, 396.5-HL, 393.205A-WRLR | Yes |
| 86987572 | Feb 5, 2026 | WI | 2 | WISCONSIN RAPIDS WI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LCL | No |
| 86835372 | Jan 19, 2026 | AR | 3 | TUCKERMAN AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86811348 | Jan 13, 2026 | WI | 3 | SPARTA WI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86681501 | Dec 29, 2025 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
Recent Crashes (7 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0108506915 | May 22, 2026 | NC | Yes | Yes | Tow | ||
| ILX004103577 | Jan 15, 2026 | IL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY4070196600 | Feb 19, 2025 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY4036069300 | Jun 16, 2024 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004638224 | Apr 11, 2024 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR2022577226 | Dec 14, 2022 | AR | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0021222950 | Apr 19, 2021 | SC | 0 | 2 | 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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| Dec 8, 2020 | MC1164937-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (4 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0237624001 | 91X | $750,000 | Dec 1, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1BWHIL1901259296-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 2, 2022 | Dec 1, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP75120 00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 2, 2021 | Dec 2, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 943983280 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 3, 2020 | Dec 2, 2021 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 4, 2023
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Dec 1, 2023insuranceCANCEL — ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
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Dec 2, 2022
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Dec 2, 2022insuranceCANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
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Dec 2, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 8, 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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| YUMA AZ | AZ | 2 | 2 |
| NICHOLSON GA | GA | 2 | 0 |
| SEYMOUR IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| LONDON | KY | 2 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 2 | 0 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 2 | 2 |
| DICKSON TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| MANCHESTER TN | TN | 2 | 1 |
| MOHAWK TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE | TX | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 13 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.16 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(c)(1) | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(3) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1164937
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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102 inspections
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7 reportable crashes
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How to verify WISE WHEELER 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.
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