HAPPY BROTHERS TRANSPORT 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 · 48 days Mar 4, 2026 → Apr 21, 2026
- 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 — HAPPY BROTHERS TRANSPORT LLC (USDOT 3823162) 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): JUNIOR A FELIZ CASTILLO (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 48 days — Mar 4, 2026 → Apr 21, 2026 • 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 — ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3823162/ 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 63/100). 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 18.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 42.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240416 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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InsuranceACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 21, 2026
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Process AgentEVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1384126ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 15 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 20% | 20% | — |
| 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
HAPPY BROTHERS TRANSPORT LLC is a motor carrier based in MIDDLETOWN, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3823162. 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 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 15 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 42.9%. 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.
HAPPY BROTHERS TRANSPORT LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Middletown, PA. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 41.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.
12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (4) and MD (3), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
41.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (38.1% of violations); top code 395.30B1-ELDDFR (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Peterbilt, Wabash National, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,416 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 4, 2026 to Apr 21, 2026 (48 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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| Pennsylvania (PA) | 4 | 3 | 75.0% | Jan 12, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Dec 12, 2024 |
| New York (NY) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 5, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 6, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 12, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Peterbilt | 9 | |
| Wabash National | 7 | |
| Mack | 3 | |
| Pete | 2 | |
| Utility | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| Trailmobil | 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 | 6 | — | 2.53 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 8.64 | 9 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 8.71 | 9 | — | 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 (15 rows) View all 15 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87258644 | Mar 5, 2026 | NY | 3 | YAPHANK NY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| 86779381 | Jan 12, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.30B1-ELDDFR | No |
| 86261843 | Nov 6, 2025 | DE | 2 | TOWNSEND DE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83850127 | Feb 10, 2025 | PA | 2 | pa-i80-eb-mm-194-greene-twp---eas |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LHLI | Yes |
| 83733882 | Jan 23, 2025 | NY | 2 | PLAINVIEW NY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9A-LCL, 395.3A2-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLUCR | No |
| 83660680 | Jan 17, 2025 | PA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT, 395.3A2-HOSPDIT, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 83467646 | Dec 23, 2024 | PA | 1 | pa-i83-sb-mm-34.1-newberry-twp-- |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.9AA1, 392.2-SLLSR | Yes |
| 83376903 | Dec 12, 2024 | MD | 2 | md-rt-13-s/b-salisbury-scalehouse |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 393.9A-LSLI, 390.21TB2-DOT, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 82918281 | Oct 16, 2024 | MD | 2 | I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.8K2-HOSP, 393.9, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32 | Yes |
| 82354794 | Aug 12, 2024 | SD | 3 | TILFORD SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.24 | No |
| 81515510 | May 3, 2024 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK COUNTY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45, 392.2 | Yes |
| 81482161 | Apr 29, 2024 | NY | 3 | SAUGERTIES |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2, 395.8(f)(12) | No |
| 80366766 | Dec 11, 2023 | NY | 3 | GROVELAND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 391.11(b)(4), 395.8(f)(1), 390.21(b) | Yes |
| 79849199 | Oct 4, 2023 | NJ | 1 | GREENWICH SCALE EAST BOUND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45(b)(2) | No |
| 79437616 | Aug 16, 2023 | PA | 1 | pa-sr30-and-sr75-peters-twp---int |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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21 | 393.9(a), 393.207(f), 395.8(k)(2) | Yes |
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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| Mar 10, 2022 | MC1384126-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 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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| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-PA-19-S0357200-00 | 91X | $750,000 | Apr 21, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-CWH-PA-19-S0357200-00 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Apr 21, 2026 | Jun 11, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 48 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 4, 2026 to Apr 21, 2026 | ||||||
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN365569 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 5, 2025 | Mar 4, 2026 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN365569 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 5, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN365569 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 5, 2025 | Oct 8, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN365569 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 7, 2025 | Aug 5, 2025 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN365569 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 7, 2025 | Sep 3, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN365337 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 4, 2024 | Aug 5, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN365337 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 4, 2024 | Jul 7, 2025 | REPLACED |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-119674-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 4, 2023 | Mar 4, 2023 | REPLACED |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-119674-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 4, 2023 | Mar 4, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-119674-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 4, 2023 | Aug 30, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-119674-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 4, 2023 | Mar 4, 2023 | REPLACED |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-119674-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 4, 2023 | Mar 4, 2023 | REPLACED |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-119674-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 4, 2023 | Nov 30, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 685776001 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 4, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 24, 2026
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Apr 21, 2026insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 4, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 4, 2026insurance gapCoverage gap: 48 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Apr 21, 2026)
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Oct 8, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 5, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 3, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 5, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 5, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 7, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 4, 2024
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Mar 4, 2024insuranceCANCEL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 30, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 30, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 4, 2023
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Mar 4, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 4, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 10, 2022
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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| TOWNSEND DE | DE | 1 | 0 |
| FREDERICK COUNTY | MD | 1 | 1 |
| I-70 W FRIENDSHIP SCALE HOUSE | MD | 1 | 1 |
| GREENWICH SCALE EAST BOUND | NJ | 1 | 0 |
| GROVELAND | NY | 1 | 1 |
| PLAINVIEW NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| SAUGERTIES | NY | 1 | 0 |
| YAPHANK NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
| TILFORD SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 1 |
| 393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(12) | Driver failed to record shipping document number(s) or name of shipper and commodity for each 24 hour period. | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 390.21(b) | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | General/Admin | 1 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1384126
common · ACTIVE · MC
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ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
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