HOUSER TRUCKING COMPANY INC
BRISTOL, VA
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 · 86 days Mar 29, 1995 → Jun 23, 1995
- Common (Property) gap · 842 days Inactive Jun 21, 2004 → reinstated Oct 11, 2006
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — HOUSER TRUCKING COMPANY INC (USDOT 357355) 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): MARTIN HOUSER JR (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 86 days — Mar 29, 1995 → Jun 23, 1995 • Common (Property) gap · 842 days — Inactive Jun 21, 2004 → reinstated Oct 11, 2006 On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOT FILER, LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/357355/ As of: Jul 20, 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 94/100). 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 94/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=178031 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.
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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InsurancePROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 12, 2023
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Process AgentDOT FILER, LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC259774ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 2 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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
HOUSER TRUCKING COMPANY INC is a corporation based in BRISTOL, VA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 357355. 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 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections on file. 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.
HOUSER TRUCKING COMPANY INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Bristol, VA. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.
2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in KY (2 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Ford is the most-inspected make.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 178,031 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 21, 2004 to Oct 11, 2006 (842 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 29, 1995 to Jun 23, 1995 (86 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 28, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Ford | 2 |
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 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | 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 (2 rows) View all 2 →
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA00006220 | Nov 15, 1991 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (4 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 28, 2011 | MC259774-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Oct 11, 2006 | MC259774-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 2, 2006 | MC259774 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
| Jul 19, 2004 | MC259774-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (49 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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| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA04136170 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 12, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO. | CA 4136170 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 11, 2014 | Mar 12, 2023 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1390138 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 11, 2013 | Jun 11, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO1387449 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 11, 2012 | Jun 11, 2013 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0132081 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 11, 2011 | Jun 11, 2012 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO. | MTC9656929 | CARGO | — | Feb 26, 2011 | Apr 2, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0127241 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 11, 2010 | Jun 11, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL902542 | CARGO | — | Feb 26, 2010 | Feb 26, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0119399 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 11, 2009 | Jun 11, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | OPS0050614 | CARGO | — | Feb 26, 2009 | Feb 26, 2010 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0119332 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 11, 2008 | Jun 11, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | OPS0049054 | CARGO | — | Feb 26, 2008 | Feb 26, 2009 | REPLACED |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | OPS0049054 | CARGO | — | Feb 26, 2008 | Feb 26, 2008 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0705988 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 11, 2007 | Jun 11, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | OPS0044907 | CARGO | — | Feb 26, 2007 | Feb 26, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPS0041363 | CARGO | — | Jul 28, 2006 | Feb 26, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0110179 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 11, 2006 | Jun 11, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | OPS0041363 | CARGO | — | Feb 26, 2006 | Sep 5, 2006 | NAME CHANGED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0104572 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 11, 2005 | Sep 5, 2006 | NAME CHANGED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0104572 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 11, 2005 | Jun 11, 2006 | REPLACED |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | OPS0038269 | CARGO | — | Feb 26, 2005 | Feb 26, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0098081 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 11, 2004 | Jun 11, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | V113852 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2004 | Jun 11, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | OPS0035844 | CARGO | — | Feb 26, 2004 | Feb 26, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | V110823 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 12, 2003 | Mar 12, 2004 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 12, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
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Jun 11, 2014insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 9, 2014
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Apr 2, 2014insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
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Jun 11, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 11, 2012insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 7, 2012
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Jun 28, 2011
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Jun 20, 2011
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Jun 20, 2011
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Jun 20, 2011authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 20, 2011authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 11, 2011insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 26, 2011insuranceCANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 11, 2010insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 4, 2010
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Feb 26, 2010insuranceCANCEL — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 18, 2010
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Jun 11, 2009insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 8, 2009
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Feb 26, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 11, 2008insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 5, 2008
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Feb 26, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 26, 2008insuranceCANCEL — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 25, 2008
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Jun 11, 2007insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 7, 2007
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Feb 26, 2007insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 23, 2007
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Sep 5, 2006insuranceNAMECHG — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 5, 2006insuranceTERM/CANCL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Sep 5, 2006authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Aug 2, 2006
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Jun 11, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 26, 2006insuranceCANCEL — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 17, 2006
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Jun 11, 2005insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 10, 2005
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Feb 26, 2005insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL 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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| HINDMAN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| WHITESBURG | KY | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC259774
common · ACTIVE · MC
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PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE NORTHWESTERN INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN GUARANTEE & LIABILITY INS. CO.
CARGO policy on file
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EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
CARGO policy on file
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SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MUTUAL SERVICE CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOT FILER, LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 8,223 carriers served
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2 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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1 reportable crash
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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How to verify HOUSER TRUCKING COMPANY 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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About FMCSA carrier records
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