FLASHPOINT CARRIER LLC
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 · 13 days Mar 21, 2023 → Apr 3, 2023
- 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 — FLASHPOINT CARRIER LLC (USDOT 3705493) 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): HASSAN AWALE (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 13 days — Mar 21, 2023 → Apr 3, 2023 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3705493/ 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 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 13.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 16.7% vs peer median 7.7% (worse). n=113974 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 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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InsuranceSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jul 30, 2024
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Process Agent#1 A $20 BOC-3 FILING LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1298300ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 6 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 8 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 0 | 0 | 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 19 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 12.5% | 6.25% | — |
| 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
FLASHPOINT CARRIER LLC is a motor carrier based in COLUMBUS, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3705493. 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 9 power units and 12 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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.
FLASHPOINT CARRIER LLC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 12 drivers, based in Columbus, OH. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 18.8% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 700% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (2) and TX (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
18.8% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (53.1% of violations); top code 393.45B2-B-AIR (Brake tubing/hoses inadequate) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 12 drivers; Freightliner, Peterbilt, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 113,974 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 21, 2023 to Apr 3, 2023 (13 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 |
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| Texas (TX) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 4, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Jan 7, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 13, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 5, 2025 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 23, 2024 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 28, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 25, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 12, 2024 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 19, 2024 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 5, 2024 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 28, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 10 | |
| Peterbilt | 6 | |
| Great Dane | 4 | |
| Stoughton | 4 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 3 | |
| Vanguard | 2 |
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 | — | 0.34 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 1.03 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 3 | — | 1.48 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 7.77 | 8 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 11.66 | 12 | — | 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 (19 rows) View all 19 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87765586 | May 4, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.75C, 393.75A1, 396.17C | No |
| 87306154 | Mar 13, 2026 | CA | 3 | ca-i-8-w/b-w-of-ogilby-rd |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86919163 | Jan 28, 2026 | AZ | 3 | NEW RIVER AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| 86738482 | Jan 7, 2026 | IL | 3 | I-88 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.4(a), 395.8E, 392.71A | Yes |
| 86630993 | Dec 18, 2025 | NM | 2 | I40 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.11LR, 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 86415216 | Nov 18, 2025 | TX | 2 | US59 NB QUEEN CITY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9 | No |
| 85888109 | Sep 25, 2025 | MO | 3 | SPRINGFIELD MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85394383 | Jul 28, 2025 | MN | 1 | CLARKS GROVE MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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11 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 84773907 | May 23, 2025 | IL | 3 | I-55 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84718272 | May 15, 2025 | TX | 2 | tx-us-0377-in-tarrant-co.-(270-31 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.24A, 393.95A, 392.2RG | No |
| 84531921 | Apr 28, 2025 | TN | 3 | MOHAWK TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84331550 | Apr 5, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-45---hwy-218-nb-mm-29-pilot-gr |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 383.51A-SIN, 396.17C, 392.2C | Yes |
| 83212016 | Nov 19, 2024 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83082197 | Nov 5, 2024 | UT | 3 | GARDEN CITY UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 395.3A1-HOSPD | No |
| 82468611 | Aug 23, 2024 | MA | 3 | H-LEXINGTON |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82360545 | Aug 12, 2024 | OH | 2 | 23 NORTH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82131271 | Jul 16, 2024 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 80472131 | Dec 22, 2023 | IN | 3 | TERRE HAUTE IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2 | Yes |
| 80097385 | Oct 31, 2023 | TX | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.11, 391.45(b), 392.71(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AZ0I26012361 | Feb 27, 2026 | AZ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
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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| Apr 14, 2023 | MC1298300-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Nov 5, 2021 | MC1298300-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 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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| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0259903001 | 91X | $750,000 | Jul 30, 2024 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA979467868 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 3, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA979467868 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 3, 2024 | Aug 25, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 828098001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 3, 2023 | Apr 3, 2024 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 13 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 21, 2023 to Apr 3, 2023 | ||||||
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA962511710 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 22, 2022 | Mar 21, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 974416001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Oct 22, 2021 | Oct 22, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Aug 25, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 31, 2024
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Jul 30, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 3, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Apr 14, 2023
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Mar 27, 2023
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Mar 27, 2023authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Mar 21, 2023insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 21, 2023insurance gapCoverage gap: 13 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 3, 2023)
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Oct 22, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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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| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| NEW RIVER AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| I-55 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| I-88 | IL | 1 | 1 |
| TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| H-LEXINGTON | MA | 1 | 0 |
| CLARKS GROVE MN | MN | 1 | 1 |
| SPRINGFIELD MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| I40 | NM | 1 | 0 |
| 23 NORTH | OH | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.4(a) | Driver uses or is in possession of drugs | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
| 392.71(a) | Using or equipping a CMV with radar detector | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1298300
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify FLASHPOINT CARRIER LLC
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- 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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