PHALANX LOGISTICS LLC
WELLFORD, SC
Joins 50 roadside inspections (24 mo), 1 authority docket, BIPD on file (VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 26, 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 mixed vs peers Driver 2.20% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 8.70% (better, peer 14.8%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PHALANX LOGISTICS LLC (USDOT 3633695) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 2.20% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 8.70% (better, peer 14.8%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3633695/ As of: Oct 26, 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 26, 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 2.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 8.7% vs peer median 14.8% (better). n=40491 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 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.
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.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2021-07-15 (1,929 days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceVANLINER INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 1, 2023
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Process AgentSKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1245855ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 24 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 9 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 83 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 2% | — |
| 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%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 40,491 ACTIVE carriers operating 12–36 power units (±50% of this carrier's 24 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (31 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 23 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 15, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 15 | 1 | 6.7% | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 30, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 28, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 15, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 13, 2026 |
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 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.04 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 2.12 | 2 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 0.52 | 1 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (83 rows) View all 83 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89340598 | Oct 23, 2026 | SC | 3 | HODGES SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 89341114 | Oct 21, 2026 | SC | 1 | NEWBERRY SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 89270493 | Oct 15, 2026 | KY | 1 | LONDON KY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.47E, 393.203A-CBP, 392.2-SLL | No |
| 89269152 | Oct 15, 2026 | NC | 3 | MARSHVILLE NC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.3A3II | No |
| 89239193 | Oct 12, 2026 | KY | 3 | LONDON KY | — | 0 | — | No |
| 88930767 | Sep 8, 2026 | NC | 2 | BESSEMER CITY NC |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88556130 | Jul 28, 2026 | TN | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88429430 | Jul 16, 2026 | NC | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88331399 | Jul 6, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Petr
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0 | — | No |
| 88315955 | Jul 2, 2026 | SC | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88240489 | Jun 25, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88063135 | Jun 5, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 88008292 | Jun 1, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87966814 | May 25, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87936033 | May 22, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87837968 | May 12, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2LV | No |
| 87830789 | May 12, 2026 | SC | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87594629 | Apr 15, 2026 | NC | 2 | I 85 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87501277 | Apr 6, 2026 | NC | 3 | I-40 WEST NEAR MM 42 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | — | No |
| 87392029 | Mar 25, 2026 | SC | 1 | KINARDS SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86973199 | Feb 4, 2026 | SC | 3 | CLINTON SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86962773 | Feb 3, 2026 | TN | 1 | KNOXVILLE TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86800692 | Jan 13, 2026 | US | 1 | BESSEMER CITY NC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86629530 | Dec 18, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-asheville-weigh-station,-i-40, |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86599992 | Dec 17, 2025 | SC | 3 | CLINTON SC |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (9 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VA0252160012 | Aug 1, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107929543 | Nov 20, 2024 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107883626 | Oct 13, 2024 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107884093 | Oct 13, 2024 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107747943 | Jun 4, 2024 | NC | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107694071 | Apr 21, 2024 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| SC0024205362 | Jan 6, 2024 | SC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107195495 | Dec 20, 2022 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107704773 | Nov 17, 2022 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 1 PDF)
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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jul 15, 2021 | MC1245855-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV 7090201 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 1, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV 7090200-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV 7090200-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 10, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | AM600-PHALLOG-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 8, 2021 | Feb 10, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | AM600-PHALLOG-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 8, 2021 | Dec 8, 2021 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 10, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 8, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 15, 2021
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAVONIA GA | GA | 4 | 0 |
| I-85 NORTHBOUND | NC | 3 | 0 |
| CLINTON SC | SC | 3 | 0 |
| GROVETOWN GA | GA | 2 | 0 |
| LONDON KY | KY | 2 | 0 |
| I 85 | NC | 2 | 0 |
| BLACKSBURG SC | SC | 2 | 1 |
| I-77 NB ROADSIDE | SC | 2 | 1 |
| NEWBERRY SC | SC | 2 | 0 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.23 | Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
Booking & risk tools
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Related Records
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Docket MC1245855
common · ACTIVE · MC
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VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 32,081 carriers served
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83 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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9 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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How FMCSA safety ratings work
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BOC-3 process agents explained
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FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
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Roadside inspection rights
What drivers and carriers can expect during a stop
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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.