ZAM ZAM BLUE STAR LLC
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 · 88 days Jun 20, 2021 → Sep 16, 2021
- Prior insurance gap · 62 days Mar 24, 2022 → May 25, 2022
- Common (Property) gap · 70 days Inactive Mar 30, 2022 → reinstated Jun 8, 2022
- Common (Property) gap · 98 days Inactive Jun 28, 2021 → reinstated Oct 4, 2021
- 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 — ZAM ZAM BLUE STAR LLC (USDOT 3545602) 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 Officer(s): MOHAMED DINKI (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 88 days — Jun 20, 2021 → Sep 16, 2021 • Prior insurance gap · 62 days — Mar 24, 2022 → May 25, 2022 • Common (Property) gap · 70 days — Inactive Mar 30, 2022 → reinstated Jun 8, 2022 • Common (Property) gap · 98 days — Inactive Jun 28, 2021 → reinstated Oct 4, 2021 • 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 SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3545602/ 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 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 5.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 30.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=197557 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceBENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Mar 24, 2026
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Process AgentTRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1185484ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 22 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 11 | 11 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 9.09% | 18.18% | — |
| 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
ZAM ZAM BLUE STAR LLC is a motor carrier based in WEST VALLEY CITY, UT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3545602. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 22 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 30.8%. 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.
ZAM ZAM BLUE STAR LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in West Valley City, UT. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 27.8% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 350% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NM (2) and UT (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
27.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (80.8% of violations); top code 393.47(e) (Slack adjuster defective) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Great Dane, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,557 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Authority gaps detected (2)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 30, 2022 to Jun 8, 2022 (70 days)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 28, 2021 to Oct 4, 2021 (98 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Jun 20, 2021 to Sep 16, 2021 (88 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 24, 2022 to May 25, 2022 (62 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska (NE) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 13, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 19, 2024 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 13, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 27, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 21, 2024 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 8, 2025 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 24, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 24, 2024 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 18, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 21 | |
| Great Dane | 6 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 5 | |
| Stoughton | 5 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Trailer | 1 |
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 | — | 0.45 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | — | 3.14 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 3.81 | 4 | — | 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 (22 rows) View all 22 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86777275 | Jan 13, 2026 | NE | 3 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| 86777272 | Jan 13, 2026 | NE | 3 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86181114 | Oct 27, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-74 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85802164 | Sep 13, 2025 | IA | 2 | I80 WB MM 151 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45B2 | No |
| 85742138 | Sep 8, 2025 | UT | 1 | BRIGHAM CITY UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 85344580 | Jul 24, 2025 | WA | 2 | GRANDVIEW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83910634 | Feb 18, 2025 | WY | 3 | CHEYENNE I-80 POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83771023 | Feb 3, 2025 | IN | 3 | POSEYVILLE IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 383.51A-SIN, 392.2-SLLS2, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | Yes |
| 82460717 | Aug 21, 2024 | NV | 2 | SLOAN CHECKSITE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 82250378 | Jul 24, 2024 | AZ | 2 | EHRENBERG AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| 82182198 | Jul 19, 2024 | CA | 2 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82211066 | Jul 18, 2024 | WA | 3 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82165844 | Jul 18, 2024 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82190170 | Jul 15, 2024 | NM | 2 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.95(f), 393.9(a), 392.82(a)(1) | No |
| 81755146 | May 30, 2024 | UT | 1 | ECHO UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3), 393.45(d) | Yes |
| 83839439 | May 27, 2024 | NM | 2 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3 | Yes |
| 81666021 | May 13, 2024 | ID | 1 | POST FALLS ID |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.53(b), 393.47(e) | No |
| 81596036 | May 8, 2024 | CO | 1 | LOMA CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.53(b), 393.9(a), 393.55(e) | No |
| 81113178 | Mar 13, 2024 | WA | 2 | PLYMOUTH WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.78A-WS, 395.24 | No |
| 80875768 | Feb 15, 2024 | CA | 2 | BARSTOW AREA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79999285 | Oct 19, 2023 | CA | 1 | GILROY IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 79026007 | Jun 29, 2023 | IL | 3 | 74 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 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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| Jun 8, 2022 | MC1185484-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Oct 4, 2021 | MC1185484-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Mar 3, 2021 | MC1185484-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-02312 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 24, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00998 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 24, 2025 | Mar 24, 2026 | REPLACED |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066948 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 24, 2024 | Mar 24, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066948 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 24, 2024 | Mar 24, 2024 | REPLACED |
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1066948 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 24, 2024 | Aug 10, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04384914 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 25, 2022 | Mar 24, 2024 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04384914 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 25, 2022 | Apr 29, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 62 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 24, 2022 to May 25, 2022 | ||||||
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA04051208 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 16, 2021 | Mar 24, 2022 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 88 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Jun 20, 2021 to Sep 16, 2021 | ||||||
| AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | KMC1061480 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 26, 2021 | Jun 20, 2021 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 24, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 26, 2025
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Mar 24, 2025insuranceCANCEL — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 10, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 29, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 24, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 24, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 8, 2022
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Mar 30, 2022
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Mar 30, 2022authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 30, 2022authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 70 days (through Jun 8, 2022)
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Mar 24, 2022insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Mar 24, 2022insurance gapCoverage gap: 62 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 25, 2022)
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Jun 28, 2021
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Jun 28, 2021authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 28, 2021authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 98 days (through Oct 4, 2021)
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Jun 20, 2021insuranceCANCEL — AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 20, 2021insurance gapCoverage gap: 88 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Sep 16, 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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| WAVERLY WEST BOUND | NE | 2 | 0 |
| EHRENBERG AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| BARSTOW AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| LOMA CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| I80 WB MM 151 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| POST FALLS ID | ID | 1 | 0 |
| 74 | IL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | 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 |
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Docket MC1185484
common · ACTIVE · MC
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BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO.
91X policy on file
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AMTRUST INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC
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How to verify ZAM ZAM BLUE STAR 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.
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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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