THE HAPPINESS CONSULTANT INC
USDOT 3847205 • DBA: HAPPY TRUCKERS CO • 104 FRONTAGE RD #3, ROSS, ND, 58776
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1401111 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 12, 2023 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0077319 | ON FILE | Apr 8, 2023 | Apr 8, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASCA001000071800 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2022 | Apr 26, 2023 |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASCA001000071800 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2022 | Apr 8, 2023 |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASCA001000071800 | REPLACED | Apr 26, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
| AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASCA001000071800 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 26, 2022 | Jun 20, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0077319 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2025 | Apr 8, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000071800 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2023 | Apr 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000071800 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2023 | Apr 8, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000071800 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2022 | Jun 20, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN SUMMIT INSURANCE COMPANY | ASCA001000071800 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2022 | Jun 1, 2022 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1401111 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2023 |
| MC1401111 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 16, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2022 |
| MC1401111 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 2, 2022 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (33 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70B1I | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TALS | Tires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2026 | 87045052 | IH35 NB DEVINE SCALE | TX | Level 1 | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.11TU, 393.45B2UV, 393.47A | Yes |
| Dec 16, 2025 | 86594589 | IH35 MM59 | TX | Level 2 | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 10, 2025 | 86024173 | ROSS ND | ND | Level 1 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 10 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.45B2-BHTD, 396.3A1-F | Yes |
| Aug 28, 2025 | 85640593 | KEENE ND | ND | Level 1 | PRATT SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 393.47E, 396.17C-PI, 393.53B-B | Yes |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 85125888 | TIOGA ND | ND | Level 2 | PRATT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.75A3-TALS | Yes |
| Apr 23, 2024 | 81465175 | TIOGA ND | ND | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.55(c)(2) | No |
| Feb 23, 2024 | 80984547 | WILLISTON ND | ND | Level 1 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.55(c)(2), 393.45B2-B | No |
| Aug 14, 2023 | 79410869 | ROADSIDE | MT | Level 2 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.60(c), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Jul 13, 2023 | 79210884 | Roadside | ND | Level 2 | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 6 | 392.2, 392.16(a), 393.55(e) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2024 | ND | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | 0023 | ...880370 | HAPPY TRUCKERS CO |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records