CHARLIE L STOKES
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 · 464 days Feb 1, 2006 → May 11, 2007
- Contract (Property) gap · 461 days Inactive Feb 7, 2006 → reinstated May 14, 2007
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CHARLIE L STOKES (USDOT 367806) 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): CHARLIE L STOKES (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 464 days — Feb 1, 2006 → May 11, 2007 • Contract (Property) gap · 461 days — Inactive Feb 7, 2006 → reinstated May 14, 2007 • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — AMERICAN PROCESS AGENTS Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/367806/ As of: Jul 19, 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 B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 72/100). 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 16.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 28.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=197576 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional 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 EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 1, 2026
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Process AgentAMERICAN PROCESS AGENTSBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 20 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 12 | 12 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 16.67% | 25% | — |
| 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
CHARLIE L STOKES is a corporation based in WAUCHULA, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 367806. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 20 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 28.6%. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
CHARLIE L STOKES is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Wauchula, FL. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 33.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 50% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (2) and MD (2), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
33.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (73.1% of violations); top code 393.45B2-B-AIR (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Utility, Peterbilt, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,576 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Feb 7, 2006 to May 14, 2007 (461 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 1, 2006 to May 11, 2007 (464 days)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Nov 4, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jun 21, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 8, 2025 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 22, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 27, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 2, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 17 | |
| Peterbilt | 13 | |
| Freightliner | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.50 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.45 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 14.13 | 14 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | — | 8.69 | 9 | — | 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 (20 rows) View all 20 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87460107 | Apr 1, 2026 | NC | 2 | I 95 24MM |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A | Yes |
| 86876481 | Jan 22, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86528625 | Dec 9, 2025 | NC | 3 | STATESVILLE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 86476810 | Dec 2, 2025 | FL | 2 | LIVE OAK FL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86240512 | Nov 4, 2025 | MD | 2 | SUDLERSVILLE MD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 85372027 | Jul 31, 2025 | KY | 1 | MOREHEAD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.47E, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 85010714 | Jun 21, 2025 | TN | 3 | MANCHESTER TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84931416 | Jun 10, 2025 | TN | 1 | SOUTH FULTON TN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.207A-STBW, 395.3A1-HOSPD, 393.47E | Yes |
| 84800534 | May 27, 2025 | MS | 2 | DE SOTO COUNTY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84631482 | May 8, 2025 | OH | 3 | COLUMBUS OH |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.16AD | Yes |
| 84299001 | Apr 2, 2025 | MO | 1 | JOPLIN MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.9A-HLLH, 393.47E | No |
| 84050013 | Mar 6, 2025 | MD | 2 | I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.9B-LHWS | Yes |
| 81058892 | Mar 7, 2024 | NY | 3 | ny-wawayanda-(eb) |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80134964 | Nov 7, 2023 | IN | 3 | I-70 EB 9 MM |
PETERBILT SEMI-TRAILER
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 80039479 | Oct 24, 2023 | TN | 3 | I-24 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79728470 | Sep 11, 2023 | FL | 3 | MCSAP HCC I-75 HAMILTON NB AG |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79382300 | Aug 7, 2023 | GA | 2 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR |
Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR
FL AB73NQ
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UNABLE TO LOCATE
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1 | 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 78996042 | Jun 26, 2023 | OH | 3 | ROADSIDE |
PETERBILT SEMI-TRAILER
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78688674 | May 21, 2023 | NC | 3 | I 40 EB |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 78579835 | May 10, 2023 | CT | 3 | WATERBURY |
PETERBILT SEMI-TRAILER
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (8 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX003155156 | Sep 16, 2023 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8536531206 | Dec 29, 2016 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0142330041 | Jul 31, 2014 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0005486080 | Feb 23, 2012 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8063041200 | Jun 22, 2010 | FL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| FL7277653800 | Apr 3, 2010 | FL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NJ0009206731 | Sep 18, 2009 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL5620877301 | Jul 21, 1999 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC246277 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (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.
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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| May 14, 2007 | MC246277-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 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 EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA870140422 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0123995001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WK294088 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 10, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WK294088 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY | 05TRM036453-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2021 | CANCELLED |
| OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 04TRM027425-02 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY | 04TRM027425-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2019 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2897164 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2016 | Mar 1, 2018 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH | 74TRS044975 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2016 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT778938-8008-081 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2008 | Mar 1, 2015 | CANCELLED |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LLT100855 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 11, 2007 | Mar 1, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 464 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 1, 2006 to May 11, 2007 | ||||||
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL482535 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 9, 2003 | Feb 1, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 306521 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 2, 2000 | Jan 9, 2003 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 306521 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 1996 | Nov 2, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 725305 7692929 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 3, 1992 | Jan 5, 1996 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 725305 7692929 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 3, 1992 | Jan 1, 1996 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 1, 2026insuranceCANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 26, 2026
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Mar 10, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2024
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Mar 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2021insuranceCANCEL — CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 25, 2021
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Mar 1, 2020insuranceCANCEL — OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 27, 2020
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Mar 1, 2019
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Mar 1, 2019insuranceCANCEL — OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2018insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 2, 2016
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Mar 1, 2016insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
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Mar 2, 2015
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Mar 1, 2015insuranceCANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 3, 2008
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Mar 1, 2008insuranceCANCEL — LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 14, 2007
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Feb 7, 2006
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Feb 7, 2006authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Feb 7, 2006authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 461 days (through May 14, 2007)
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Feb 1, 2006insuranceCANCEL — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 1, 2006insurance gapCoverage gap: 464 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 11, 2007)
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Nov 29, 2005
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Jan 9, 2003insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 2, 2000insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 5, 1996insuranceTERM/CANCL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 1, 1996insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE 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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| WATERBURY | CT | 1 | 0 |
| LIVE OAK FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| MCSAP HCC I-75 HAMILTON NB AG | FL | 1 | 0 |
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 1 | 1 |
| I-70 EB 9 MM | IN | 1 | 0 |
| MOREHEAD | KY | 1 | 0 |
| I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| SUDLERSVILLE MD | MD | 1 | 0 |
| JOPLIN MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| DE SOTO COUNTY | MS | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC246277
common · N · MC
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PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CONTINENTAL DIVIDE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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AMERICAN PROCESS AGENTS
BOC-3 process agent · 3,830 carriers served
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20 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
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8 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
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How to verify CHARLIE L STOKES
- 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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