SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC
JOLIET, IL
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 12 days Nov 25, 2023 → Dec 7, 2023
- 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 — SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC (USDOT 3525590) 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: • Prior insurance gap · 12 days — Nov 25, 2023 → Dec 7, 2023 • 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 — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3525590/ 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.
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 2.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 35% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=48465 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.
Recent changes
- Physical street 400 HEATHER CT B2 → 2075 OAK LEAF ST · Jul 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Physical city SCHAUMBURG → JOLIET · May 25, 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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InsuranceAMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Aug 15, 2024
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1171810ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Truck tractors | 0 | 20 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 20 | 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 | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 1 | 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 76 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 69 | 69 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.45% | 10.14% | — |
| 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
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in JOLIET, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3525590. 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 20 power units and 26 drivers, with 76 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 35.0%. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 20 power units and 26 drivers, with 2 years on FMCSA's records, based in Schaumburg, IL. Across 60 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 13.3% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
60 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 757% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AR (6) and MT (5), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
13.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (62.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLL (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 10 times.
The fleet comprises 20 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 26 drivers; Volvo, Freightliner, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 48,465 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–30 power units (±50% of this carrier's 20 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Nov 25, 2023 to Dec 7, 2023 (12 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 2 address changes
Record Changes
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Physical street 400 HEATHER CT B2 2075 OAK LEAF STSeen 56 times · first May 25, 2026 · last Jul 25, 2026 Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
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Physical city SCHAUMBURG JOLIETFMCSA Company Census
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas (AR) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 23, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 7, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 5 | 2 | 40.0% | Mar 16, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Dec 23, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 27, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 29, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | May 27, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 7, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 28, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 10, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Dec 29, 2025 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 5, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 7, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 14, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 6, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 25, 2024 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 11, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Volvo | 44 | |
| Freightliner | 22 | |
| Unknown | 17 | |
| Trail King | 7 | |
| Fontaine | 6 | |
| Xl | 6 | |
| Transcraft | 4 |
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 | — | 0.11 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 0.11 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | — | 6.05 | 6 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | — | 3.47 | 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 (76 rows) View all 76 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88217188 | Jun 23, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88193540 | Jun 17, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47E, 396.3A1-BALAC | No |
| 88155107 | Jun 15, 2026 | SD | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88124317 | Jun 11, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLL, 395.24D-ELDPT, 392.16-D | No |
| 88066558 | Jun 7, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 88000426 | May 29, 2026 | IL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87966620 | May 27, 2026 | WY | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 395.24C2II-ELDTN, 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | No |
| 87657862 | Apr 23, 2026 | AR | 3 | HAMBURG AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLL | No |
| 87645813 | Apr 21, 2026 | SD | 3 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87483879 | Apr 1, 2026 | CO | 3 | CORTEZ CO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87435162 | Mar 28, 2026 | KS | 2 | OLATHE KS |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87436187 | Mar 27, 2026 | LA | 3 | RUSTON LA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.9A3 | No |
| 87341011 | Mar 16, 2026 | MT | 2 | LIMA MT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87423191 | Mar 14, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
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0 | — | No |
| 87288726 | Mar 13, 2026 | MO | 3 | CHARLESTON MO |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87283063 | Mar 12, 2026 | AR | 2 | WEST MEMPHIS AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87318886 | Mar 11, 2026 | MN | 3 | PARKERS PRAIRIE MN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87296087 | Mar 10, 2026 | MD | 3 | FROSTBURG MD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87257957 | Mar 10, 2026 | OH | 3 | NEVADA OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Freightliner
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2 | 392.2-SLL, 383.71C-LCDL | No |
| 87247070 | Mar 8, 2026 | OH | 3 | CHILLICOTHE OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87242901 | Mar 7, 2026 | NM | 3 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87238257 | Mar 4, 2026 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 87171907 | Feb 26, 2026 | NM | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87059563 | Feb 16, 2026 | AR | 2 | VAN BUREN AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 87015084 | Feb 11, 2026 | SD | 2 | SISSETON SD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLTL | Yes |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| MS2026006102 | Feb 1, 2026 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000111842 | Jan 24, 2025 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0904342231 | Sep 1, 2023 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 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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| Dec 13, 2023 | MC1171810-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Mar 17, 2021 | MC1171810-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 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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| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1062337 | 91X | $750,000 | Aug 15, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1062337 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Aug 15, 2024 | May 17, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CS SPS 4315951-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 7, 2023 | Aug 15, 2024 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 12 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Nov 25, 2023 to Dec 7, 2023 | ||||||
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA947081726 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 10, 2022 | Nov 25, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA947081726 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 1, 2021 | Mar 10, 2022 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA947081726 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 10, 2021 | Jun 1, 2021 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 15, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 13, 2023
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Dec 4, 2023
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Dec 4, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 25, 2023insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Nov 25, 2023insurance gapCoverage gap: 12 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 7, 2023)
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Mar 10, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 1, 2021insuranceCANCEL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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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| HOPE AR | AR | 2 | 0 |
| WEST MEMPHIS AR | AR | 2 | 0 |
| FROSTBURG MD | MD | 2 | 0 |
| CHARLESTON MO | MO | 2 | 0 |
| JOPLIN MO | MO | 2 | 0 |
| BROADUS MT | MT | 2 | 1 |
| VALLEY SPRINGS SD | SD | 2 | 0 |
| HAMBURG AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| LITTLE ROCK AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1171810
common · ACTIVE · MC
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AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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CONCERT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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76 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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How to verify SMARTWAY EXPRESS INC
- 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.
- 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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