FAIRBANKS SCALES INC
DBA: FAIRBANKS SCALES
Joins 96 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 19, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 1.80% (worse, peer 1.20%) · Vehicle 9.50% (better, peer 16.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- 2 fatalities on crash record 49 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
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- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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TruckCodex risk summary — FAIRBANKS SCALES INC (USDOT 373467) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 1.80% (worse, peer 1.20%) · Vehicle 9.50% (better, peer 16.7%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • 2 fatalities on crash record — 49 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/373467/ As of: Oct 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 373467
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: Melissa Walker
Company officer 2: GREG REPPAR
Other (SCALE RELATED EQUIPT)
Based in OVERLAND PARK, KS
FMCSA census as of Oct 19, 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.
A
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
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.
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
Mixed vs peers · 40/100
Driver OOS 1.8% vs peer median 1.2% (worse). Vehicle OOS 9.5% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=1970 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +278 (148 → 426) · Jul 24, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −8 (189 → 181) · Jul 24, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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
373467
In FMCSA records since
Nov 16, 1989 (~36y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
Melissa Walker
Company officer 2
GREG REPPAR
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Other (SCALE RELATED EQUIPT)
Fleet size
426 units
Drivers
181
Annual mileage
1,970,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (816) 663-8595
Email: [email protected]
Physical
6800 WEST 64TH STREET
OVERLAND PARK, KS 66202
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
373467
In FMCSA records since
Nov 16, 1989 (~36y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
1,970,000 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
9.5%
vs
23.4%
-13.9 pts
Driver OOS Rate
1.8%
vs
6.7%
-4.9 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.40
vs
1.80
-1.40
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19.3%
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.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 107 | 58 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 49 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 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 178 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 96 | 96 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.04% | 3.13% | — |
| 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%).
Power Units
426
Drivers
181
Inspections
178
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
9.5%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
49 all-time
Authorities
0
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 1,970 ACTIVE carriers operating 213–639 power units (±50% of this carrier's 426 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
1.8%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.2%
Median across 1,970 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +0.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
9.5%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 1,970 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -7.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 189 181FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 148 426FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Jul 24, 2026
Jul 24, 2026
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (36 months)
2023-10
2026-10
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado (CO) | 9 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 9 | 3 | 33.3% | Jun 24, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | May 14, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 7 | 1 | 14.3% | May 12, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 26, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 4, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 11, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 14, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 11, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 13, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 23, 2025 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 14, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 15, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 4, 2025 |
| Vermont (VT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 11, 2024 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 28, 2025 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 10, 2025 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 2, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 9, 2026 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 17, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 81 | |
| Volvo | 35 | |
| Ford | 17 | |
| Freightliner | 6 | |
| Knnw | 3 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Mack | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.13 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 0.21 | 0 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | — | 3.03 | 3 | — | Oct 19, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (178 rows) View all 178 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89226104 | Oct 9, 2026 | US | 1 | FALLBROOK CA | — | 3 | 383.71H, 393.78A-WS, 393.41-BNPB-SPR | No |
| 89214390 | Oct 6, 2026 | IL | 3 | IL-13 E/B | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89204616 | Oct 6, 2026 | CO | 2 | LIMON CO | — | 4 | 392.2-SLLEWA2, 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 89188284 | Oct 6, 2026 | NE | 3 | INMAN NE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89062233 | Sep 21, 2026 | MD | 2 | SHARPTOWN MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 89019985 | Sep 17, 2026 | AL | 3 | WARRIOR AL |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88981530 | Sep 11, 2026 | TN | 3 | MOUNT JULIET TN | — | 0 | — | No |
| 88948220 | Sep 9, 2026 | LA | 2 | LAPLACE LA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88915482 | Sep 4, 2026 | FL | 3 | PENSACOLA FL |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88805494 | Aug 26, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88818530 | Aug 25, 2026 | CO | 3 | KREMMLING CO |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88647354 | Aug 7, 2026 | TN | 2 | — | — | 1 | 392.2-SLLEWA2 | No |
| 88602168 | Aug 4, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88250996 | Jun 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88236481 | Jun 23, 2026 | CO | 1 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 88149857 | Jun 15, 2026 | NV | 3 | REGION 3 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87866449 | May 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | COTTONWOOD IF |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87821812 | May 12, 2026 | OK | 1 | EL RENO SCALES |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 393.45D-BAAL, 393.78A-WS, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 87811798 | May 11, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 87571914 | Apr 13, 2026 | NC | 3 | I 85 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87533255 | Apr 9, 2026 | LA | 2 | BRIDGE CITY LA |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87230370 | Mar 5, 2026 | CA | 3 | POMONA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87140837 | Feb 24, 2026 | CA | 1 | CONEJO IF |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87079076 | Feb 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | US 80 |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.41APC | Yes |
| 87026395 | Feb 11, 2026 | FL | 3 | SEFFNER FL |
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (49 rows) View all 49 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0010150443 | Dec 4, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2024002263 | Nov 21, 2024 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0107165429 | Dec 1, 2022 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA5252203221 | Jun 29, 2022 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000097047 | May 23, 2022 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS2022E25192 | May 10, 2022 | KS | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| NC0106643612 | Jul 27, 2021 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OK0021011359 | May 18, 2021 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| DC0020135506 | Sep 22, 2020 | DC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903653429 | Sep 11, 2020 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ND0001091241 | Jan 29, 2020 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0102408169 | May 29, 2019 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX5B0AHQE1CB | Aug 24, 2018 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX566GHQE10T | Apr 30, 2018 | TX | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
| MD18A0437713 | Mar 7, 2018 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MS9030160002 | Jul 27, 2016 | MS | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MI0009709757 | May 20, 2016 | MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MN0153290059 | Nov 25, 2015 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1400817908 | Sep 12, 2014 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX3WBAHQE1AN | Oct 8, 2013 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA0006236929 | Oct 4, 2013 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TX3RBFHQE1XZ | Apr 10, 2013 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VA0123405258 | Dec 5, 2012 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA210145900X | Oct 11, 2012 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000050624 | May 18, 2012 | MO | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 8 | 0 |
| EL RENO SCALES | OK | 4 | 1 |
| SEFFNER FL | FL | 3 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | LA | 3 | 1 |
| INMAN SCALE | NE | 3 | 0 |
| HOBBS PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 3 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | AL | 2 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 2 | 0 |
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| ALAMOSA CO | CO | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 7 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 392.16(b) | Operating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained. | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
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