AFFORDABOX LLC
USDOT 3847649 • 1383 120TH ST NE, MONTICELLO, MN, 55362
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freight Forwarder | FF-053713 | DISMISSED | Unknown | Unknown |
| Contract Carrier | MC-1401408 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
| Common Carrier | MC-1401408 | DISMISSED | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 0001087722 | ON FILE | Mar 11, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 0001087722 | REPLACED | Mar 11, 2024 | Aug 12, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY | 0001087722 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 11, 2024 | Sep 11, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN NATIONAL ASSURANCE COMPANY | 0001087722 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 12, 2024 | Aug 12, 2024 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1401408 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 13, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| FF053713 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS FREIGHT FORWARDER | DISMISSED | Apr 28, 2022 | — | Unknown |
| MC1401408 | HOUSEHOLD GOODS COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Apr 28, 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
2 states • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (30 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75B-TFV | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIHE | Inoperative/defective brakes | 4 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95B | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 21, 2025 | 84532945 | MENDOTA HEIGHTS MN | MN | Level 1 | CARE SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | 393.75B-TFV, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.43D-B | Yes |
| Mar 27, 2025 | 84301175 | BUFFALO MN | MN | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 9 | 393.48A-BIHE, 393.11B-CSRIGRR, 393.43D-B | Yes |
| Nov 1, 2024 | 83109680 | SAINT MICHAEL MN | MN | Level 3 | CARDINAL I SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 9, 2024 | 82915529 | CLARKS GROVE MN | MN | Level 1 | KERR BILT SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 393.75B-TFV, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 81860134 | RAMSEY MN | MN | Level 3 | CARE SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Mar 4, 2024 | 81060434 | BECKER | MN | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | 392.2, 395.8(a)(1), 383.23(a)(2) | Yes |
| Feb 7, 2024 | 80791403 | MONTICELLO | MN | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 392.2 | No |
| Nov 7, 2023 | 80107999 | Roadside | MN | Level 1 | OTHR SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 392.2, 393.43(d) | Yes |
| May 16, 2023 | 78753641 | Roadside | OK | Level 1 | FORD TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 393.43, 392.2, 395.8(a)(1) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
2 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records