PROFESSIONAL TOWING SERVICE INC
BIRMINGHAM, AL
DBA: PRO-TOW
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 · 331 days Aug 11, 1995 → Jul 7, 1996
- Prior insurance gap · 539 days Feb 8, 2001 → Aug 1, 2002
- Common (Property) gap · 2488 days Inactive Jan 29, 1996 → reinstated Nov 21, 2002
- FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
- 1 active operating authority
- Insurance on file · $1,000,000 NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — PROFESSIONAL TOWING SERVICE INC (USDOT 373872) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): STEVEN WEIL (Company officer); STEVEN V. WEIL, JR. (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 331 days — Aug 11, 1995 → Jul 7, 1996 • Prior insurance gap · 539 days — Feb 8, 2001 → Aug 1, 2002 • Common (Property) gap · 2488 days — Inactive Jan 29, 1996 → reinstated Nov 21, 2002 On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/373872/ As of: Jul 21, 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 A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 13.3% (better). n=60610 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 · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
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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InsuranceNEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.Policy effective Mar 1, 2025
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Process AgentPROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC274146ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 14 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 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 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 3 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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
PROFESSIONAL TOWING SERVICE INC is a corporation based in BIRMINGHAM, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 373872. 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 17 power units and 14 drivers, with 3 roadside inspections on file. 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.
PROFESSIONAL TOWING SERVICE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 17 power units and 14 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Birmingham, AL. Across 1 roadside inspection in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for contract and common.
1 roadside inspection over the last 24 months, down 50% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in AL (1 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate.
The fleet comprises 17 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 14 drivers; Freightliner is the most-inspected make.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 60,610 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–26 power units (±50% of this carrier's 17 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jan 29, 1996 to Nov 21, 2002 (2488 days)
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 11, 1995 to Jul 7, 1996 (331 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 8, 2001 to Aug 1, 2002 (539 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 24, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | 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 (3 rows) View all 3 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85876016 | Sep 24, 2025 | AL | 3 | HAMILTON AL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81069167 | Mar 5, 2024 | GA | 3 | GROVETOWN GA |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 79069970 | Jul 4, 2023 | GA | 3 | INTERSTATE HWY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 395.24(d), 395.22(g) | No |
Recent Crashes (14 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0005735374 | Dec 16, 2025 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004613610 | Feb 7, 2024 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0008645987 | Apr 20, 2018 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0008619779 | Feb 19, 2018 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0007688843 | Jul 28, 2017 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0006641547 | Apr 9, 2016 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0005649019 | May 7, 2015 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004655530 | Jun 9, 2014 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004649121 | May 21, 2014 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL004511179A | Apr 23, 2004 | AL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL002140403A | Nov 29, 2002 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL001057752A | Jun 9, 2001 | AL | 0 | 5 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL007112617A | Nov 3, 1997 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL007094585A | Aug 16, 1997 | AL | 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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| Dec 2, 2005 | MC274146-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Aug 31, 2005 | MC274146 | NC | REVOCATION | NC → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (28 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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| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | 01-CA-060783593-0 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | 01-CA-060783593-0 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 1, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO1642997 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2023 | Apr 18, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 1J301675 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 283757H | 34 | — | Mar 1, 2006 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 283757H | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2006 | Mar 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 212610 | CARGO | — | Mar 1, 2005 | Mar 1, 2006 | REPLACED |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 212610 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2005 | Mar 1, 2006 | REPLACED |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 212610 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2004 | Oct 3, 2005 | NAME CHANGED |
| UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO. | 212610 | CARGO | — | Mar 1, 2004 | Oct 3, 2005 | NAME CHANGED |
| INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER | H81 0100981 | CARGO | — | Aug 1, 2002 | May 5, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER | H81 0100981 | CARGO | — | Aug 1, 2002 | Mar 1, 2004 | REPLACED |
| INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER | H81 0100981 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2002 | May 5, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER | H81 0100981 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2002 | Mar 1, 2004 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 539 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 8, 2001 to Aug 1, 2002 | ||||||
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | CP2-0913815 | BIPD | — | Jul 7, 1999 | Jul 7, 1999 | REPLACED |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | CP10913815 | CARGO | — | Jul 7, 1999 | Feb 8, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | CP2-0913815 | CARGO | — | Jul 7, 1999 | Jul 7, 1999 | REPLACED |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | CP10913815 | BIPD | — | Jul 7, 1999 | Feb 8, 2001 | CANCELLED |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | CP1-0913815 | CARGO | — | Jul 7, 1998 | Jul 7, 1999 | REPLACED |
| LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY | CP1-0913815 | BIPD | — | Jul 7, 1998 | Jul 7, 1999 | CANCELLED |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1179313 | CARGO | — | Jul 7, 1997 | Jul 7, 1998 | REPLACED |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP1179313 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 7, 1997 | Jul 7, 1998 | REPLACED |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | T7 313 682 95 | CARGO | — | Jul 7, 1996 | Jul 7, 1997 | CANCELLED |
| TIG INSURANCE COMPANY | T7 31368295 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 7, 1996 | Jul 7, 1997 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 25, 2025
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Apr 18, 2025insuranceCANCEL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
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Mar 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 1, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 2, 2005
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Oct 3, 2005
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Oct 3, 2005insuranceNAMECHG — UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
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Oct 3, 2005authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Oct 3, 2005authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 5, 2004insuranceTERM/CANCL — INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER
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Apr 21, 2004
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Mar 1, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER
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Feb 8, 2001insuranceCANCEL — LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 8, 2001insurance gapCoverage gap: 539 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 1, 2002)
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Jul 7, 1999insuranceTERM/REPL — LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 7, 1999insuranceTERM/REPL — LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 7, 1999insuranceCANCEL — LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 7, 1998insuranceTERM/REPL — ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 7, 1997insuranceCANCEL — TIG INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 7, 1997insuranceCANCEL — TIG INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 29, 1996
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Jan 29, 1996authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 2488 days (through Nov 21, 2002)
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Jan 23, 1996
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Aug 11, 1995insuranceCANCEL — ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 11, 1995insuranceCANCEL — ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 11, 1995insurance gapCoverage gap: 331 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jul 7, 1996)
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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| HAMILTON AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| GROVETOWN GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| INTERSTATE HWY | GA | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC274146
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNIVERSAL UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE CO.
34 policy on file
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INSURANCE CORPORATION OF HANNOVER
CARGO policy on file
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LEGION INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD policy on file
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ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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TIG INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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ST. PAUL PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 123,521 carriers served
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3 inspections
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14 reportable crashes
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How to verify PROFESSIONAL TOWING SERVICE INC
- 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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