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ZFL TRUCKING INC

USDOT 3621136 • 600 BEDFORD HIGHWAY UNIT 228, HALIFAX, NS, B3M 2L8

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,621,136
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Nova Scotia
Phone
6473353196
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
32
Drivers (MCS-150)
37
MCS-150 Mileage
9,348,340
BOC-3 Agent
PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
Physical Address
600 BEDFORD HIGHWAY UNIT 228, HALIFAX, NS, B3M 2L8
Contact
Phone: 6473353196

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Feb 7, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1236949ACTIVEUnknownFeb 8, 2024

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCFA05129809ON FILEFeb 7, 2024Feb 8, 2025

Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCFA05129809CANCELLEDFeb 7, 2022Feb 8, 2024

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCFA05129809BIPD/PrimaryFeb 8, 2025Feb 8, 2025
CANCELATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYCFA05129809BIPD/PrimaryFeb 8, 2024Feb 8, 2024

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1236949COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 12, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 8, 2024
MC1236949MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDMar 3, 2022—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
11%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
36
Violations
107
12 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
19.4%
Driver OOS %
2.8%
Power Units (MCS-150)
32
Drivers (MCS-150)
37
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

1
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
2
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
May
2
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
4
Sep
2
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 36 of 36 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

7 states • 36 inspections

None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (107 violations from 36 inspections)

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Violation Summary (107 violations from 36 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.70—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner60—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps603Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors403Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD20—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general215Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSMHOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time:10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E1-PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55C1Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45DLUVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-HLLHInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55D2-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60EGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2LCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.93A-SBASeatbelts - Drivers seatbelt or passenger seatbelt (if equipped) - missing or defective10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11(a)(1)Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)(4)393.95(a)(4)10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.51(a)CDL disqualification - major offense1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.24(a)Lighting/marking on projecting loads103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.106(b)Cargo securement - front end structure105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document number10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.26(b)Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements.10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.207(a)Suspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
19.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-4.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
2.8%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.9 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.97vs nat'l 1.80
+1.17 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (36 inspections)

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Inspection History (36 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 10, 202687283935RoadsideMILevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER4395.8F1-HOSM, 392.2-SLLML, 393.60CNo
Jan 26, 202686898397EBMILevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jan 8, 202686890901I-294 S/BILLevel 1MANA SEMI-TRAILER10393.48A, 395.8E1-PC, 395.24C2IIINo
Dec 9, 202586529554MONROE SCALE S/BMILevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Nov 25, 202586423094MONROE SCALE S/BMILevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLEWA2, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
Nov 3, 202586235270RoadsideMILevel 1VANR SEMI-TRAILER1393.11B-CSRIGRRNo
Oct 29, 202586197870MONROE SCALE N/BMILevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER4393.9A-HLLH, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LCLNo
Oct 2, 202585952384MONROE SCALE S/BMILevel 2VANR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Sep 29, 202585915262HOPE ARARLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Sep 19, 202585840392I-55ILLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Sep 19, 202585840221I-55 N/BILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Sep 10, 202585776723WABASH ININLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLSWZNo
Aug 29, 202585644244FINDLAY OHOHLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.55E-BNo
Jun 17, 202585024141BATAVIA NYNYLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR9392.2-SLLIFTA, 393.55D2-B, 393.78A-WSYes
Jun 4, 202584916654LEWISTON NYNYLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR6395.24, 392.16-DNo
Mar 26, 202584289359LOCKPORT NYNYLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER10395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 395.22H2-ELDNISDT, 395.24No
Mar 19, 202584181020I-55ILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jan 22, 202583682762RoadsideMILevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER5395.24D-ELDPT, 395.24C2III-ELDSDN, 393.60ENo
Dec 19, 202483729155I-80 EBILLevel 3VANG SEMI-TRAILER1392.2LCNo
Dec 17, 202483426814RoadsideMILevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER3395.30B1-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLML, 393.93A-SBANo
Sep 9, 202482664824WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER4393.60(c), 393.207(f), 393.55(c)(1)Yes
Aug 25, 202482538384I-55ILLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Aug 23, 202482506807CHESTERTON ININLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jul 3, 202482069347CHESTERTON ININLevel 2HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER3393.11(a)(1), 393.95(a)(4), 393.95(f)No
Jun 7, 202481867143E/B SCALEMILevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75(a)(1)Yes
Jun 5, 202481806483E/B I94 NEAR MT HOPE RDMILevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2395.30(b)(1), 393.9(a)No
May 14, 202481617297I 94 WB @ WELCOME CENTERMILevel 1STOU SEMI-TRAILER20393.9(a), 393.11, 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Apr 25, 202481456439EB I-94 @ OLD SCALESMILevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR2393.9(a), 393.11No
Mar 28, 202481224348CHESTERTON ININLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Feb 20, 202480903214CRITTENDEN CO (MARION STN)ARLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER7395.8(e)(1), 395.24(c)(2)(iii), 395.26(b)Yes
Jan 8, 202480559413RoadsideMILevel 3VANR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jan 4, 202480554798CHESTERTON ININLevel 1VAN GUARD SEMI-TRAILER4393.47(e), 396.3A1-BOS, 393.53B-BYes
Dec 13, 202380391501AMBASSADOR BRIDGEMILevel 1VANR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Oct 16, 202379934011RoadsideMILevel 3MNTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.82(a)(1)No
Jul 31, 202379283066W/B M-14 & MAPLEMILevel 3VANR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jun 20, 202378947828E/B SCALEMILevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER2393.75(a)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

28 total · 14.3% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

CHESTERTON IN4 · 1 OOS
MONROE SCALE S/B3
I-553
E/B SCALE2 · 2 OOS
I-80 EB1
I-294 S/B1
I-55 N/B1
WABASH IN1

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
3

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Oct 8, 2025ILTOW00LYONS TWPI-294 N/B...KU5719ZFL TRUCKING INC
Aug 14, 2024MITOW00Parma TwpE I 94...HB7225ZFL TRUCKING INC
Aug 8, 2023MIINJURY02ROCHESTER HILLSADAMS...553364ZFL TRUCKING INC

Compliance Timeline

6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Oct 8, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 8, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 14, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 8, 2024
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-1236949
Feb 8, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ATLANTIC SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 8, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in MI
0 fatalities, 2 injuries

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