TRI STATE FUEL SERVICE LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Prior insurance gap · 56 days Mar 9, 2026 → May 4, 2026
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TRI STATE FUEL SERVICE LLC (USDOT 3769996) 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): PATRICK LATHROP (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 56 days — Mar 9, 2026 → May 4, 2026 On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3769996/ As of: Jul 18, 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 84/100). 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 84/100). 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 11.1% vs peer median 12.5% (better). n=65092 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.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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.
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $1,000,000
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $1,000,000
GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY · 91X · $4,000,000
3 active policies
Company profile
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InsuranceARCH INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 4, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1345389ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 12 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 2 | 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 61 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 27 | 27 | 2 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 11.11% | 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
TRI STATE FUEL SERVICE LLC is a motor carrier based in MARENGO, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3769996. 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 14 power units and 14 drivers, with 61 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 11.1%. 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.
TRI STATE FUEL SERVICE LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 14 power units and 14 drivers, based in Marengo, IL. Across 31 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.7% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
31 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 7% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (24) and WI (4), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
9.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (47.8% of violations); top code 396.17C (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 14 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 14 drivers; Pola, International, and Heil are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 65,092 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–21 power units (±50% of this carrier's 14 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 9, 2026 to May 4, 2026 (56 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Polar | 34 | |
| Peterbilt | 17 | |
| International | 15 | |
| Kenworth | 12 | |
| Heil | 11 | |
| Volvo | 6 | |
| Lbt | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.08 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 1.69 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | — | 1.70 | 2 | — | 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 (61 rows) View all 61 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88322252 | Jul 3, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87496010 | Apr 3, 2026 | IL | 2 | US 20 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 2-SLLEWA1, 5B | No |
| 87409100 | Mar 20, 2026 | IL | 3 | I294 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87190870 | Mar 2, 2026 | IL | 2 | I-90 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87115930 | Feb 20, 2026 | MI | 2 | mi-new-buffalo-scale-e/b |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87101113 | Feb 19, 2026 | IL | 1 | SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45, 107.620B | Yes |
| 87064492 | Feb 16, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.95A, 393.81 | No |
| 86433296 | Nov 26, 2025 | IL | 2 | SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86085677 | Oct 16, 2025 | WI | 2 | STOUGHTON WI |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86047458 | Oct 13, 2025 | IL | 2 | US 20 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55C2 | No |
| 85761690 | Sep 10, 2025 | IL | 2 | il-i-90-w/b |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2LV | No |
| 85761633 | Sep 10, 2025 | IL | 2 | I-90 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85891241 | Sep 9, 2025 | IL | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85891136 | Sep 9, 2025 | IL | 2 | I-90 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85761774 | Sep 9, 2025 | IL | 2 | I-90 EB AT MP 42 |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85736613 | Sep 9, 2025 | IL | 2 | I-90 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85629567 | Aug 27, 2025 | WI | 2 | JANESVILLE WI |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85314159 | Jul 22, 2025 | WI | 2 | JANESVILLE WI |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 84654711 | Mar 18, 2025 | IL | 2 | I-90 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84028325 | Mar 1, 2025 | IL | 2 | I-88 EB |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 177.817A, 107.620B, 396.17C | Yes |
| 83465885 | Dec 23, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8F01, 392.2RG, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 82869015 | Oct 7, 2024 | IL | 3 | US 20 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82694061 | Sep 17, 2024 | IL | 2 | I-90 EB |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82693963 | Sep 17, 2024 | IL | 2 | il-i-90-e/b-mp-3.5 |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82459888 | Aug 21, 2024 | IL | 2 | I-290 |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ILX003651055 | Dec 3, 2024 | IL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0904563734 | Aug 22, 2024 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 25, 2022 | MC1345389-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0660200 | BIPD/Primary | $1,000,000 | May 4, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0660200 | 91X | $1,000,000 | May 4, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG678374B | 91X | $4,000,000 | Mar 9, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG678374B | BIPD/Excess | $4,000,000 | Mar 9, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 56 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 9, 2026 to May 4, 2026 | ||||||
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG678374B | BIPD/Excess | — | Jan 13, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0660200 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 13, 2026 | Mar 9, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG678374A | BIPD/Excess | — | Jan 13, 2025 | Jan 21, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | AEAS0110000019 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 13, 2024 | Jan 13, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG678374 | BIPD/Excess | — | Jan 13, 2024 | Jan 13, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 62P101191 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 13, 2023 | Jan 13, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 1084PSM2300025-300855 | BIPD/Excess | — | Jan 13, 2023 | Jan 13, 2024 | REPLACED |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | FBCAT0520100 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 13, 2022 | Jan 13, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG673695 | BIPD/Excess | — | Jan 13, 2022 | Jan 15, 2023 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 6, 2026
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May 4, 2026insuranceCANCEL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 16, 2026
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Mar 9, 2026insuranceCANCEL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 9, 2026insuranceCANCEL — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Mar 9, 2026insurance gapCoverage gap: 56 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 4, 2026)
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Jan 22, 2026
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Jan 21, 2026insuranceCANCEL — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 13, 2026insuranceCANCEL — AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 9, 2026
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Jan 13, 2025
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Jan 13, 2025insuranceCANCEL — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 16, 2024
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Jan 13, 2024insuranceCANCEL — GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 13, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Jan 18, 2023
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Jan 15, 2023insuranceCANCEL — GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jan 13, 2023insuranceCANCEL — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 25, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 20 | IL | 9 | 0 |
| I-90 | IL | 6 | 0 |
| I-88 EB | IL | 2 | 1 |
| I-90 EB | IL | 2 | 0 |
| SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD | IL | 2 | 1 |
| JANESVILLE WI | WI | 2 | 0 |
| HWY 20 CEDAR FALLS | IA | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 20 JESUP | IA | 1 | 0 |
| 80 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| BYPASS 20 | IL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| 107.620(b) | No copy of US DOT Hazardous Materials Registration Number | Unknown | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.55(c)(1) | Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.55(d)(2) | CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1345389
common · ACTIVE · MC
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ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY
91X policy on file
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AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GUIDEONE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
BIPD/Excess policy on file
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify TRI STATE FUEL SERVICE LLC
- 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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- 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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