SPADE TRANSPORT LTD
SPADE TRANSPORT LTD is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Steinbach, MB. Across 16 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 12.5% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. BMC-91 liability filing is on file with NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 33.3% vs peer 0.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SPADE TRANSPORT LTD (USDOT 3852297) 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: $1,000,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 33.3% vs peer 0.00% On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — Truck Process Agents of America, Inc. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3852297/ As of: Sep 19, 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 33.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=195384 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.
1 active liability filing
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 2022-06-01 (1,571 days). Published gates only — not a guarantee they will accept. Confirm with the broker.
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InsuranceNATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jun 1, 2022
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Process AgentTruck Process Agents of America, Inc.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1404553ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 18 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 12.5% | — |
| 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.
SPADE TRANSPORT LTD had 16 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 12.5%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 4.0.
16 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MN (4) and ND (3).
12.5% out-of-service rate, below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (12.5% of violations); top code 396.3(a)(1) (Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Reitnouer, and Fontaine are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 195,384 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (13 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Minnesota (MN) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 3, 2026 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Michigan (MI) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 29, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 14, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 13, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 13, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 10, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 16 | |
| Reitnouer | 8 | |
| Fontaine | 2 | |
| Easu | 1 | |
| Extreme Tr | 1 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 1 | |
| International | 1 | |
| Mack | 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 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.39 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 2.00 | 2 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | — | 4.38 | 4 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (18 rows) View all 18 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88647868 | Aug 7, 2026 | ND | 3 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 88412888 | Jul 13, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88340178 | Jul 6, 2026 | KY | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLL, 393.47B-BMBCBD | No |
| 87726816 | Apr 29, 2026 | MI | 3 | NB I-75 @ MM 15 |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 2-SLLTL | No |
| 87557588 | Apr 13, 2026 | SD | 1 | SISSETON SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 95A1 | No |
| 87543975 | Apr 3, 2026 | MN | 2 | BARNESVILLE MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.2-SLLEQP | No |
| 87430822 | Mar 26, 2026 | WI | 1 | SOUTH RANGE WI |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45D-BAAL, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.95A4-EEUS | Yes |
| 87307034 | Mar 10, 2026 | MN | 1 | MOORHEAD MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LSML | No |
| 87050933 | Feb 13, 2026 | TN | 3 | MOUNT JULIET TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86911241 | Jan 22, 2026 | MN | 3 | LAKELAND MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 390.21TC-MC | No |
| 86252496 | Nov 5, 2025 | ND | 2 | BUXTON ND |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.5B-L, 393.55C1-B, 393.11A1-CSURR | No |
| 86102371 | Oct 14, 2025 | NY | 2 | BATAVIA NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 85956882 | Oct 2, 2025 | CO | 3 | FORT COLLINS CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 85873319 | Sep 18, 2025 | MN | 1 | ERSKINE MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85394826 | Aug 3, 2025 | ND | 1 | JOLIETTE ND |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.3A1-BALR, 393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.60C | Yes |
| 84086745 | Mar 10, 2025 | US | 1 | MOORHEAD MN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.55E-B | No |
| 82315412 | Aug 5, 2024 | IA | 3 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 81000235 | Feb 28, 2024 | MN | 1 | RED RIVER WEIGH STATION |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.53(b), 393.9(a) | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 letter, 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.
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 | |
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| Jun 1, 2022 | MC1404553-C | Original MC Certificate | Revocation | Original MC Certificate → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (1 row)
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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| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | NIFAM1000434579 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 1, 2022 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 1, 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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| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| NB I-75 @ MM 15 | MI | 1 | 0 |
| BARNESVILLE MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| ERSKINE MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| LAKELAND MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| MOORHEAD MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| RED RIVER WEIGH STATION | MN | 1 | 1 |
| BUXTON ND | ND | 1 | 0 |
| JOLIETTE ND | ND | 1 | 1 |
| BATAVIA NY | NY | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1404553
common · ACTIVE · MC
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NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.
BOC-3 process agent · 129,025 carriers served
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18 inspections
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