AVA LOGISTICS LLC
ZANESVILLE, OH
DBA: AVA LOGISTICS
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 — AVA LOGISTICS LLC (USDOT 3524719) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): LACEY CESSNA (Company officer); HAVEN INDUSTRIES (Company officer 2) 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 · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOT COMPLIANCE SERVICES LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3524719/ As of: Jul 25, 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 0.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 12.5% vs peer median 9.5% (worse). n=89167 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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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Nov 15, 2022
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Process AgentDOT COMPLIANCE SERVICES LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1171222ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 10 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 234 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 135 | 135 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.48% | 8.89% | — |
| 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
AVA LOGISTICS LLC is a motor carrier based in ZANESVILLE, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3524719. 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 10 power units and 10 drivers, with 234 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 12.5%. 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.
AVA LOGISTICS LLC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 10 drivers, based in Zanesville, OH. Across 152 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.8% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
152 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 90% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (44) and KY (12), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
11.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.1% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 10 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 10 drivers; Unknown, Dodge, 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 89,167 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (TN) | 39 | 6 | 15.4% | Mar 12, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 11, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | Mar 6, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 22, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | May 23, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 10, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Oct 1, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 11, 2025 |
| New York (NY) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 1, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | May 13, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | May 19, 2026 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 6, 2025 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 24, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 18, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 26, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 13, 2024 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 16, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Mar 29, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 18, 2025 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 1, 2025 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 11, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 21, 2024 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 27, 2024 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 25, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 30, 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 |
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| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 0.37 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.15 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 11 | — | 1.56 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | — | 1.16 | 1 | — | 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 (234 rows) View all 234 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87915224 | May 19, 2026 | IA | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 383.23A2, 393.75G-LOAD, 392.2IRP | Yes |
| 87836541 | May 13, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87554430 | Apr 10, 2026 | IL | 1 | I-57 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 2RG, 17C, 2IN | No |
| 87450748 | Mar 25, 2026 | WV | 3 | SHADY SPRING WV |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 87288927 | Mar 12, 2026 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 87046727 | Feb 12, 2026 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 86682651 | Dec 29, 2025 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86591144 | Dec 17, 2025 | KY | 1 | EDDYVILLE |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 86425708 | Nov 25, 2025 | TN | 1 | CROSS PLAINS TN |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 86416213 | Nov 24, 2025 | TN | 1 | MEMPHIS TN |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86348715 | Nov 18, 2025 | LA | 1 | SLIDELL LA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 86339321 | Nov 14, 2025 | IA | 1 | ia-01---i80-wb-mm-151-mitchellvil |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 393.9 | No |
| 86312062 | Nov 11, 2025 | NC | 1 | nc-hillsborough-weigh-station,-i- |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86169985 | Oct 27, 2025 | PA | 1 | RT 100 AT NORTH SHIP ROAD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86148149 | Oct 24, 2025 | TN | 1 | MOHAWK TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86126873 | Oct 22, 2025 | IN | 2 | WESTVILLE IN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 86108074 | Oct 20, 2025 | NC | 1 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86020156 | Oct 9, 2025 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 86003365 | Oct 7, 2025 | NC | 1 | I-95 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 85925996 | Oct 1, 2025 | AL | 1 | SHORTER AL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 396.3A1-HCM | Yes |
| 85922242 | Sep 29, 2025 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Unknown
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0 | — | No |
| 85888223 | Sep 26, 2025 | AL | 1 | COLLINSVILLE AL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85894335 | Sep 25, 2025 | MD | 2 | JESSUP MD |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 85869366 | Sep 23, 2025 | PA | 3 | I-70 W MM114 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85826481 | Sep 18, 2025 | MI | 2 | NB |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WY0202414324 | Dec 30, 2024 | WY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY4059085400 | Nov 22, 2024 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904519621 | May 16, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
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 10, 2020 | MC1171222-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP91968A | 91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 15, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA02919577 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 28, 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA02919577 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 15, 2021 | Nov 15, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 02919577 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 25, 2021 | Nov 28, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 02919577 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 25, 2021 | Nov 15, 2021 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA2919577 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 20, 2020 | May 25, 2021 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Nov 15, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 28, 2021insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 15, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 15, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 12, 2021
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May 25, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 10, 2020
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| STANTON TN | TN | 13 | 2 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 10 | 2 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 4 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE INSPECTION | OH | 4 | 0 |
| MOHAWK TN | TN | 4 | 2 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 3 | 0 |
| LONDON | KY | 3 | 1 |
| TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| WEST HARRISON IN | IN | 2 | 0 |
| HENDERSON | KY | 2 | 2 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 |
| 393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 2 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 3 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC1171222
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOT COMPLIANCE SERVICES LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 11,926 carriers served
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234 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify AVA LOGISTICS 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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