9 LIVES TRANSPORTATION 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 →
- 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 — 9 LIVES TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 3779513) 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): FELIX SMITH SR (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • 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 — ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — MCSA COMPLIANCE CONSULTANTS LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3779513/ As of: Jul 17, 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). 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 40% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=281741 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.
Company profile
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InsuranceASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Dec 29, 2025
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Process AgentMCSA COMPLIANCE CONSULTANTS LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1352435ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 0 | 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 23 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 17 | 17 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 35.29% | — |
| 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
9 LIVES TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in PHOENIX, AZ, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3779513. 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 2 power units and 2 drivers, with 23 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 40.0%. 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.
9 LIVES TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers, based in Phoenix, AZ. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 31.3% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. Operating authority is active for common.
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CA (7) and NM (4), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
31.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (79.2% of violations); top code 393.75A3-TAOL (Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS) cited 3 times, 3 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 2 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 281,741 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–3 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2 unit fleet).
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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| California (CA) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | May 29, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Mar 9, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | May 21, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 2, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 26, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 25, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 30, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 2, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 23 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 11 | |
| Wabash National | 9 | |
| Utility | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 1 |
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 | 3 | — | 0.70 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | — | 15.95 | 16 | — | 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 (23 rows) View all 23 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88305693 | Jul 2, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 88261054 | Jun 25, 2026 | TN | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87932327 | May 21, 2026 | MO | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 395.24 | Yes |
| 87295876 | Mar 9, 2026 | NM | 2 | NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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9 | 396.3A1-TC, 393.207A, 393.75A | Yes |
| 86914891 | Jan 28, 2026 | NM | 2 | TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E | No |
| 86476404 | Dec 2, 2025 | OH | 2 | HARRISON OH |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Yes |
| 86435401 | Nov 26, 2025 | AR | 3 | MORRILTON AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87461640 | Nov 13, 2025 | NM | 2 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86092601 | Oct 20, 2025 | MO | 1 | MAYVIEW MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.47E, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| 85109425 | Jun 30, 2025 | AZ | 2 | PHOENIX AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9A-HLLH, 393.78A-WS, 393.55E-B | No |
| 84817585 | May 29, 2025 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84817557 | May 28, 2025 | CA | 1 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 84195368 | Mar 10, 2025 | CA | 3 | GOLETA |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 83949084 | Feb 20, 2025 | CA | 1 | ca-mt.-pass-if |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45B2-BHTD, 396.5B-L | Yes |
| 83231031 | Nov 20, 2024 | CA | 2 | NORTH CAJON SCALES |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.3A2-HOSPD, 393.9A-LFTSI, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 83041446 | Oct 29, 2024 | CA | 1 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.3A1-HCM, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.45B2PC | No |
| 82270033 | Jul 29, 2024 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8(e)(1), 395.24(c)(2)(iii), 390.21T(b) | No |
| 82034689 | Jul 2, 2024 | NM | 3 | LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRY |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81999746 | Jun 24, 2024 | AZ | 3 | CHAMBERS AZ |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80789676 | Feb 7, 2024 | AR | 3 | ar-crawford-county(alma-east-stn) |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 80643138 | Jan 11, 2024 | GA | 2 | BUFORD GA |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.5B-L, 395.8E1PC, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 80557316 | Jan 6, 2024 | AR | 3 | ar-crawford-county(alma-east-stn) |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
| 79986970 | Oct 20, 2023 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8(e)(1), 392.2 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TX71BAHQE1J2 | Nov 19, 2024 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
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 | |
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| Feb 22, 2022 | MC1352435-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 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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| ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | ASC-1845808-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Dec 29, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0078891 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 6, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0078891 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 3, 2025 | Dec 9, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0078891 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 3, 2025 | Nov 6, 2025 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0078891 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 12, 2025 | Dec 31, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0078891 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 12, 2025 | Nov 3, 2025 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0078891 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 12, 2025 | REPLACED |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0078891 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2023 | Sep 26, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 17, 2023 | Dec 31, 2023 | REPLACED |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 17, 2023 | Jan 18, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA955976334 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 21, 2022 | Jan 17, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 2, 2026
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Dec 31, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 31, 2025insuranceCANCEL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 9, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 6, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 3, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 26, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 15, 2025
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Sep 12, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 18, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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Jan 3, 2024
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Dec 31, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
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Jan 17, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 22, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 2 | 1 |
| MORRILTON AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| CHAMBERS AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| PHOENIX AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 1 | 1 |
| GOLETA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| NORTH CAJON SCALES | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE | CA | 1 | 0 |
| BUFORD GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | Hours of Service | 2 | 1 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1352435
common · ACTIVE · MC
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ASCOT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MCSA COMPLIANCE CONSULTANTS LLC
BOC-3 process agent · 5,137 carriers served
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23 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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How to verify 9 LIVES TRANSPORTATION 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.
- 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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