- Common authority is currently revoked as of Dec 16, 2024 · Docket MC1182317.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 524 days (since Dec 9, 2024). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
BACKWATER LOGISTICS LLC
BACKWATER LOGISTICS LLC is a motor carrier based in DEFIANCE, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3541031. 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 2 power units and 1 driver, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. 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.
BACKWATER LOGISTICS LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 1 driver, with 1 year on FMCSA's records, based in Defiance, OH. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 60.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in TN (3) and NM (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
60.0% out-of-service rate.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 1 driver; International, Bigt, and Ford 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 288,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Aug 9, 2024 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 12, 2024 |
| Texas (TX) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Sep 19, 2024 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 26, 2024 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 9, 2024 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 21, 2024 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 25, 2024 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 20, 2024 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 9, 2024 |
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 (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82952961 | Oct 21, 2024 | NC | 3 | — |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | — | Yes |
| 82919696 | Oct 12, 2024 | NM | 1 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82780476 | Sep 19, 2024 | TX | 1 | US60 PAMPA SCALE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 82621612 | Sep 9, 2024 | MI | 2 | mi-i-94-e/b-grass-lake-scale |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82493063 | Aug 26, 2024 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82509197 | Aug 25, 2024 | NM | 1 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | — | Yes |
| 82501254 | Aug 22, 2024 | TX | 2 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
12 | — | Yes |
| 82476966 | Aug 21, 2024 | IN | 2 | COLUMBIA CITY IN |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
9 | — | Yes |
| 82469482 | Aug 21, 2024 | LA | 2 | ROADSIDE |
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
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8 | — | Yes |
| 82451282 | Aug 20, 2024 | CA | 2 | MODESTO AREA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
10 | — | Yes |
| 82401399 | Aug 9, 2024 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82401369 | Aug 9, 2024 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 82401031 | Aug 9, 2024 | CO | 3 | VAIL CO |
DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | — | Yes |
| 82400949 | Aug 9, 2024 | TN | 3 | I-40 EB |
DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | — | Yes |
| 82212016 | Jul 25, 2024 | MD | 2 | I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | — | Yes |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 20, 2021 | MC1182317-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 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. | CA984028157 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2024 | Dec 9, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA984028157 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 17, 2024 | Oct 15, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA982135293 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2024 | Jul 17, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA982135293 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 4, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA972904758 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 9, 2023 | Jun 5, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CLFP2020000169 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2023 | Sep 9, 2023 | REPLACED |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CLFP2020000169 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2023 | Sep 10, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA959010422 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2023 | Apr 6, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA959010422 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 22, 2022 | Jan 27, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS124991 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2022 | Dec 22, 2022 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS124991 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 17, 2022 | Jan 3, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA959010422 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 2022 | Nov 17, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA948004325 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2021 | Jul 22, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA948004325 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2021 | Apr 6, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 16, 2024
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Dec 16, 2024authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Dec 9, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 15, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 6, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jul 18, 2024
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Jul 17, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 7, 2024
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Jun 5, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Sep 11, 2023
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Sep 10, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 9, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 6, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 27, 2023insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 3, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Dec 22, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Dec 8, 2022
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Nov 17, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 28, 2022
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Jul 22, 2022insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 6, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 19, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| MODESTO AREA | CA | 1 | 1 |
| VAIL CO | CO | 1 | 1 |
| COLUMBIA CITY IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 1 | 1 |
| I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 0 |
| RATON PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 1 | 1 |
| I-40 EB | TN | 1 | 1 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1182317
Common · REVOKED · MC
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify BACKWATER LOGISTICS 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.
- 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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