FORKLIFT SYSTEMS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 33.3% vs 23.4% national (+9.9 pts).
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — FORKLIFT SYSTEMS INC (USDOT 358074) 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 Officer(s): DUANE HARDY (Company officer); KATHY HENRY (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 33.3% vs 23.4% national (+9.9 pts). On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/358074/ 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 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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.
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 5 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 9 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 33.33% | — |
| 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
FORKLIFT SYSTEMS INC is a corporation based in NASHVILLE, TN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 358074. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 3 drivers, with 9 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 33.3%. 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.
FORKLIFT SYSTEMS INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Nashville, TN. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.
4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, down 20% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (3) and KY (1), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (80.0% of violations); top code 390.21T(b) (390.21T(b)) cited 1 times.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Peterbilt, Ford, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jun 16, 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 3.50 | 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 (9 rows) View all 9 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84979965 | Jun 16, 2025 | TN | 2 | CROSSVILLE TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.3A1-TAOCV | No |
| 84929248 | Jun 10, 2025 | TN | 2 | tn-mt.-juliet-tn |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84857498 | Jun 2, 2025 | TN | 2 | NASHVILLE TN |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.128B-CLWV | Yes |
| 82162693 | Jul 18, 2024 | KY | 2 | HOPKINSVILLE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 396.17(c), 390.21T(b), 393.60(d) | No |
| 81428359 | Apr 18, 2024 | TN | 2 | tn-mt.-juliet-tn |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.128(b) | Yes |
| 81244623 | Mar 27, 2024 | TN | 2 | tn-mt.-juliet-tn |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81085570 | Mar 12, 2024 | IL | 3 | I-57 |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80763033 | Feb 5, 2024 | TN | 2 | NASHVILLE TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.9A2-C | Yes |
| 79820006 | Oct 2, 2023 | TN | 2 | tn-thp-1-knox-scales--east |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 172.504(a), 392.2, 172.203(c)(1) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0400149752 | Sep 20, 2024 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103127279 | Oct 29, 2021 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0101328653 | Aug 15, 2016 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0008139109 | Jul 17, 2007 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0000309695 | Mar 12, 2001 | KY | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| NASHVILLE TN | TN | 2 | 2 |
| I-57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| HOPKINSVILLE | KY | 1 | 0 |
| CROSSVILLE TN | TN | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 107.620(b) | No copy of US DOT Hazardous Materials Registration Number | Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| 172.202(e) | Non Hazardous Material entered with class or ID# | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 172.203(c)(1) | Hazardous substance entry missing | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 172.504(a) | Vehicle not placarded as required | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 1 |
| 172.604 | Offering HM for transportation with no or improper Emergency Response telephone number | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 393.128(b) | Cargo securement - roll-on/roll-off containers | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.60(d) | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify FORKLIFT SYSTEMS INC
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- 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.
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