CONNECTING FREIGHTS INC
CITRUS HTS, CA
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 — CONNECTING FREIGHTS INC (USDOT 3538408) 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 — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3538408/ As of: Jul 18, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 11.1% (better). n=74410 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +3 (9 → 12) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers +2 (11 → 13) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Company profile
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InsuranceBENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 8, 2026
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1180501ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 42 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.38% | 9.52% | — |
| 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
CONNECTING FREIGHTS INC is a motor carrier based in CITRUS HTS, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3538408. 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 12 power units and 13 drivers, with 42 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 4.0%. 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.
CONNECTING FREIGHTS INC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 11 drivers, based in Citrus Hts, CA. Across 34 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 8.8% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
34 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in CA (8) and MT (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
8.8% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (39.6% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 6 times.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 11 drivers; Freightliner, Hyundai Translead, and Volvo are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 74,410 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 11 13FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 9 12FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 10 | 2 | 20.0% | May 30, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | May 10, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jun 19, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 30, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 30, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 17, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 25, 2025 |
| Utah (UT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 25, 2024 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 8, 2024 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 19, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 20, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 6, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 12, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 13, 2025 |
| Kansas (KS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 2, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 23, 2025 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2026 |
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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 0.60 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 12.25 | 12 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | — | 4.79 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (42 rows) View all 42 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88395942 | Jul 12, 2026 | AR | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 88280944 | Jun 30, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88202213 | Jun 19, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88177666 | Jun 17, 2026 | NV | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88000839 | May 30, 2026 | CA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87900328 | May 19, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87805552 | May 10, 2026 | MT | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 87742409 | Apr 30, 2026 | AZ | 2 | HOLBROOK AZ |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87595493 | Apr 15, 2026 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87584754 | Apr 15, 2026 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 3A1-BOS, 75A3-TAOL, 47E | Yes |
| 87498979 | Apr 3, 2026 | LA | 3 | NATCHITOCHES LA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | — | No |
| 87491430 | Apr 2, 2026 | KS | 2 | OLATHE KS |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | — | No |
| 87398373 | Mar 24, 2026 | CA | 2 | ca-sr-89-s/of-i-5 |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87322092 | Mar 18, 2026 | KY | 2 | HENDERSON |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87271827 | Mar 11, 2026 | UT | 2 | MARRIOTT-SLATERVILLE UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LIL, 392.16-D | No |
| 87207658 | Mar 4, 2026 | CA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.118D-CDL | Yes |
| 87131592 | Feb 23, 2026 | CA | 2 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 87158018 | Feb 20, 2026 | MT | 3 | BILLINGS MT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87018523 | Feb 10, 2026 | NV | 1 | APEX CHECKSITE |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87012778 | Feb 9, 2026 | TN | 3 | MOHAWK TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 86952389 | Jan 30, 2026 | WA | 3 | OTHELLO WA |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLS2, 395.24, 392.16B-DPASS | No |
| 86560337 | Dec 12, 2025 | UT | 3 | HELPER UT |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86577887 | Dec 11, 2025 | WA | 3 | SELAH WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86539077 | Dec 10, 2025 | MT | 3 | WIBAUX MT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8E-HOSPD | No |
| 86411007 | Nov 25, 2025 | OR | 3 | CASCADE LOCKS OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
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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| Jan 14, 2021 | MC1180501-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 |
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| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-05480 | 91X | $750,000 | Jan 8, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-04207 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 8, 2025 | Jan 8, 2026 | REPLACED |
| BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | FLCA-1926-02751 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 8, 2024 | Jan 8, 2025 | REPLACED |
| SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | SMC1811266 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 8, 2023 | Jan 8, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASA000028-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 8, 2022 | Jan 8, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASA000028-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 8, 2021 | Jan 8, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 8, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 8, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 8, 2024insuranceCANCEL — SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 5, 2024
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Jan 9, 2023
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Jan 8, 2023insuranceCANCEL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 8, 2022insuranceCANCEL — AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 7, 2022
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Jan 14, 2021
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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| HOLBROOK AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| YUMA AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| EB ANTELOPE SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| VETERANS LIVING MEMORIAL | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DUMONT CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| I-57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| RICHMOND IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1180501
common · ACTIVE · MC
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BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SECURITY NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
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How to verify CONNECTING FREIGHTS 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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