SIGN CARRIERS INC
Joins 13 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 8, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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 Vehicle 25.0% vs peer 0.00% Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SIGN CARRIERS INC (USDOT 356226) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 25.0% vs peer 0.00% • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/356226/ As of: Oct 8, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 8, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=175421 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 18 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 15.38% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 175,421 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (12 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska (NE) | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 20, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.47 | 0 | — | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 7.50 | 8 | — | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 1.71 | 2 | — | Oct 5, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (18 rows) View all 18 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89086394 | Sep 24, 2026 | NE | 3 | ONEILL NE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88937111 | Sep 8, 2026 | NE | 1 | INMAN NE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 393.40F-BNPB, 390.21TB1-MC, 393.9A-LCL | Yes |
| 88359708 | Jul 9, 2026 | NE | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88294081 | Jul 1, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| 86321847 | Nov 14, 2025 | NE | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85856324 | Sep 23, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84734765 | May 20, 2025 | SD | 2 | WINNER SD |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 84627682 | May 9, 2025 | NE | 3 | INMAN SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 84544353 | Apr 30, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 383.23A2-LCDLNP | No |
| 84504081 | Apr 28, 2025 | NE | 1 | ne-on-unnamed-street,-148-feet-we |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 177.834A-HMC | Yes |
| 83999083 | Feb 28, 2025 | NE | 3 | INMAN SCALE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83730366 | Jan 29, 2025 | NE | 3 | INMAN SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 83591334 | Jan 13, 2025 | NE | 3 | ne-on-state-hwy-91,-1940-feet-sou |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82193295 | Jul 23, 2024 | NE | 2 | INMAN SCALE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.17(c), 391.41(a)(1) | No |
| 80537774 | Jan 3, 2024 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 80184059 | Nov 16, 2023 | NE | 3 | ne-on-unnamed-street,-514-feet-so |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 79934301 | Oct 17, 2023 | NE | 3 | FREMONT SCALE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79744325 | Sep 21, 2023 | NE | 1 | ne-on-unnamed-street,-514-feet-we |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NE0950006235 | Dec 19, 1994 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| INMAN SCALE | NE | 4 | 0 |
| FREMONT SCALE | NE | 1 | 0 |
| INMAN NE | NE | 1 | 1 |
| ONEILL NE | NE | 1 | 0 |
| WINNER SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
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18 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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FMCSA compliance filings guide
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Book / don't book
PASS / CAUTION / REJECT triage from public filings.
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Insurance check
BIPD gaps, cargo filings, and lapse-watch tier.
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Cancel desk
Pending L&I cancellations and coverage gaps.
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Chameleon check
Heuristic cluster peers from public census fields.
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Safety benchmark
Driver/vehicle OOS rates vs similar fleet-size peers.