ETF FREIGHT LLC
ETF FREIGHT LLC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 9 drivers, based in Gahanna, OH. Across 43 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 9.3% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with 2 reportable crashes. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with MS Transverse Insurance Company, and operating authority is active for motor carrier of property (except household goods) and common.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 22.7% vs peer 7.70% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — ETF FREIGHT LLC (USDOT 3834426) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • No FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83) on file — Household-goods movers generally need BMC-34 cargo on file with FMCSA. Soft signal only — confirm on L&I before tendering HHG freight. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 22.7% vs peer 7.70% On file: • 2 active operating authorities • Insurance on file · $750,000 — MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3834426/ As of: Sep 22, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
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.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
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.
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 22.7% vs peer median 7.7% (worse). n=113486 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 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.
2 active liability filings
Company profile
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.
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.
Based on FMCSA authority grant of 2022-03-25 (1,642 days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceMS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 20, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1392149ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 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 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 0 | 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 63 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 43 | 43 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 9.3% | — |
| 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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
ETF FREIGHT LLC had 43 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 9.3%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Unsafe Driving at 3.0. 2 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
43 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in OH (4) and UT (4).
9.3% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (18.2% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 9 drivers; Utility, International, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 113,486 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (32 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio (OH) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Aug 17, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 8, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | May 1, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 7, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 6, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 4, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 9, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 24, 2024 |
| Washington (WA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 22, 2025 |
| Georgia (GA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 22, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 18, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 19, 2026 |
| Maine (ME) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 7, 2024 |
| Montana (MT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 4, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Rhode Island (RI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 3, 2025 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 4, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 51 | |
| Freightliner | 28 | |
| International | 24 | |
| Volvo | 7 | |
| Wabash National | 5 |
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 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 4 | — | 0.29 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | — | 3.17 | 3 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | — | 3.25 | 3 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (63 rows) View all 63 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88943694 | Sep 9, 2026 | SD | 3 | JEFFERSON SD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88935132 | Sep 8, 2026 | MS | 3 | BOVINA SCALE I-20 EAST MS |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88730317 | Aug 17, 2026 | OH | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45A - AHIL, 393.78A-WS, 395.22G-ELDMFV | Yes |
| 87874511 | May 14, 2026 | OH | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87749682 | May 1, 2026 | NM | 2 | I-10 EB |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 2-SLLS1 | No |
| 87601985 | Apr 15, 2026 | FL | 3 | OCALA FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87482138 | Mar 31, 2026 | GA | 3 | GROVETOWN GA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87347900 | Mar 19, 2026 | MD | 2 | FREDERICK MD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87220600 | Mar 4, 2026 | TN | 3 | MEMPHIS TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86987963 | Feb 6, 2026 | CO | 3 | DOVE CREEK CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIP | No |
| 86984697 | Feb 6, 2026 | UT | 3 | HELPER UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86995502 | Feb 4, 2026 | NE | 3 | ne-on-us-hwy-385,-0-feet--of-mile |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86739411 | Jan 8, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 86604404 | Dec 17, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-15---i380-nb-mm-51-brandon |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 395.24C2III, 392.2RG, 395.24C2II-ELDTN | No |
| 86544715 | Dec 10, 2025 | CA | 2 | COTTONWOOD IF |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86350409 | Nov 18, 2025 | KY | 2 | MOREHEAD |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86271652 | Nov 4, 2025 | SC | 1 | BATESBURG SC |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Custom Scott
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3 | 393.45A-BHTIJ, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Yes |
| 86196098 | Oct 30, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-mt.-airy-weigh-station-n |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86194494 | Oct 30, 2025 | OR | 3 | CASCADE LOCKS OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86157667 | Oct 23, 2025 | MS | 3 | ITAWAMBA COUNTY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86063810 | Oct 14, 2025 | CO | 2 | FORT COLLINS CO |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 86111524 | Oct 13, 2025 | CA | 2 | MOUNTAIN PASS |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLED | No |
| 87077928 | Oct 4, 2025 | NM | 3 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85740743 | Sep 7, 2025 | IN | 3 | NEW CASTLE IN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 85646160 | Aug 29, 2025 | UT | 1 | KANAB UT |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0400464991 | Mar 4, 2026 | TN | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CO2026000168 | Feb 6, 2026 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
MC Certificate Documents (2 letters, 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.
Each row is a distinct FMCSA letter (grant, reinstatement, revocation, name change, transfer, etc.). When a PDF is archived, click the link to open that letter. Rows without a link still show the action type and date from our index. FMCSA stopped publishing new daily certificate PDFs after the May 2026 Motus cutover — rows below are historical archive only.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2023 | MC1392149 | Name Change | Revocation | Name Change → |
| Mar 25, 2022 | MC1392149-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA1481822 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 20, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| MS Transverse Insurance Company | TINCA1481822 | BMC-91X | — | Mar 20, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | 17308-F5BCE2-25 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 20, 2025 | Mar 20, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA956824357 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 20, 2023 | Mar 20, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA956824357 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 21, 2022 | Nov 20, 2023 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA956824357 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 21, 2022 | Dec 26, 2023 | NAME CHANGED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 20, 2026insuranceCANCEL — STAR MUTUAL RRG
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Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 20, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 26, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Nov 21, 2023
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Nov 20, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Mar 25, 2022
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAUGAN MT | MT | 2 | 0 |
| CARROLL COUNTY | AR | 1 | 0 |
| TUCSON AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| 299 AT BUENAVENTURA | CA | 1 | 1 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| MOUNTAIN PASS | CA | 1 | 0 |
| SR-32 SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
| DOVE CREEK CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| GRAND RIDGE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC1392149
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · ACTIVE · MC
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MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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STAR MUTUAL RRG
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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