LITTLE SESAME INC

USDOT 3687939 Active PRIVATE PROPERTY Company officer: ISABEL TORRES Cold Food Based in WASHINGTON, DC Grade B · 72
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  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Company officer: ISABEL TORRES
Cargo: Cold Food
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TruckCodex risk summary — LITTLE SESAME INC (USDOT 3687939)
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): ISABEL TORRES (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  (none)

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3687939/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Riskier than peers · 15/100

Driver OOS 5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240233 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 3687939
In FMCSA records since Jul 27, 2021 (~4y)
Company officer ISABEL TORRES
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Cold Food
Fleet size 1 units
Drivers 1
Annual mileage 10,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
1828 L ST NE
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Mailing
1828 L ST NW
WASHINGTON, DC 20036
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 3687939
In FMCSA records since Jul 27, 2021 (~4y)
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 10,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 20.0% vs 23.4% -3.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 5.0% vs 6.7% -1.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.62 vs 1.80 -1.18
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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
Trucks 0 1 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 36 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 13 13 0
OOS inspections 1 3 0
OOS percentage 7.69% 23.08%
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%).

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
36
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
20.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
1
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

LITTLE SESAME INC is a motor carrier based in WASHINGTON, DC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3687939. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 36 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. 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.

Carrier overview

LITTLE SESAME INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Washington, DC. Across 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 22.2% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

18 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 6% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MD (11) and DE (4), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

22.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (55.6% of violations); top code 383.23A2-LCDLN (License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Freightliner is the most-inspected make.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 20.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 240,233 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
5%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,233 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
20%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 240,233 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Maryland (MD) 8 2 25.0% May 13, 2026
Delaware (DE) 4 2 50.0% Feb 16, 2026
Pennsylvania (PA) 1 0 0.0% Oct 2, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 25
Hino 7
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 0.90 1 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 1 6.22 6 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 4 1.50 2 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 (36 rows) View all 36 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87855358 May 13, 2026 MD 1
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87083608 Feb 16, 2026 DE 2 MIDDLETOWN DE
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86455205 Dec 1, 2025 MD 2 GRASONVILLE MD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.9BA-INACTIVE Yes
85812073 Sep 12, 2025 MD 2 GRASONVILLE MD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85650096 Aug 29, 2025 MD 2 CENTREVILLE MD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 383.23A2-LCDLN, 392.2-SLLS3 Yes
85527599 Aug 14, 2025 MD 2 PERRYVILLE MD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9A-LLPL No
84919806 Jun 11, 2025 DE 1 MIDDLETOWN DE
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.209D-STPAL Yes
84089099 Mar 11, 2025 MD 2 I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84059468 Mar 7, 2025 MD 2 GRASONVILLE MD
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82885556 Oct 11, 2024 DE 1 MIDDLETOWN DE
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82854355 Oct 2, 2024 PA 3 WEST CHESTER PA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
82731422 Sep 23, 2024 MD 1 CONOWINGO SCALE HOUSE
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.45(b)(2), 393.47(d) No
82442274 Jul 26, 2024 DE 2 MIDDLETOWN DE
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.75(a)(3) Yes
81990724 Jun 28, 2024 MD 3 md-rt-50-e/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81792840 Jun 5, 2024 MD 2 I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81746365 May 30, 2024 MD 2 I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81494013 May 1, 2024 MD 2 md-rt-50-e/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
81494416 Apr 30, 2024 NJ 3 CARNEY'S POINT SCALE
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81431321 Apr 23, 2024 NJ 3 CARNEYS POINT SCALE
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81176412 Mar 20, 2024 PA 3 1000 BLK NB WILMINGTON PIKE
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80998037 Mar 1, 2024 MD 2 QUEEN ANNES COUNTY
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80913227 Feb 22, 2024 MD 3 CONOWINGO SCALE HOUSE
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
80740419 Feb 1, 2024 MD 2 I-95 NORTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80533586 Jan 4, 2024 MD 1 I-95 SOUTHBOUND SCALE FACILITY
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.201(a) Yes
80500789 Dec 29, 2023 MD 2 md-rt-50-e/b-bay-bridge-toll-fac
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MD23A1011411 Mar 27, 2023 MD 0 1 Yes No Injury
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 6 0
393.201(a) Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken Vehicle Maintenance 2 1
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL Driver Fitness 1 1
391.41(a) Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. Driver Fitness 1 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.47(d) All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify LITTLE SESAME INC

  1. 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.
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  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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.

Frequently asked questions about LITTLE SESAME INC

Is LITTLE SESAME INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. LITTLE SESAME INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3687939 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is LITTLE SESAME INC's safety rating?
LITTLE SESAME INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has LITTLE SESAME INC had?
36 roadside inspections are on file for LITTLE SESAME INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is LITTLE SESAME INC's out-of-service rate?
LITTLE SESAME INC's peak out-of-service rate is 20.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is LITTLE SESAME INC based?
LITTLE SESAME INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1828 L ST NE, WASHINGTON, District of Columbia 20036. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does LITTLE SESAME INC have valid operating authority?
LITTLE SESAME INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does LITTLE SESAME INC operate?
LITTLE SESAME INC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has LITTLE SESAME INC had any crashes?
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for LITTLE SESAME INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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