SAFE LINE INC
MAINEVILLE, OH
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 →
- 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 — SAFE LINE INC (USDOT 3858972) 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: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • 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 · $1,000,000 — STAR MUTUAL RRG · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3858972/ 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.
C
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 1.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 14.6% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=52499 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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InsuranceSTAR MUTUAL RRGPolicy effective Jan 1, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.BOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1409074ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 18 | 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 | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 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 66 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 58 | 58 | 7 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 9 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 5.17% | 15.52% | 14.29% |
| 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
SAFE LINE INC is a motor carrier based in MAINEVILLE, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3858972. 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 18 power units and 18 drivers, with 66 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.6%. 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.
SAFE LINE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 18 power units and 18 drivers, based in Maineville, OH. Across 55 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.5% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
55 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 1,275% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in OH (8) and TN (6), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
14.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (40.9% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 18 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 18 drivers; Utility, Volvo, 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 52,499 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–27 power units (±50% of this carrier's 18 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ohio (OH) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 9 | 2 | 22.2% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jul 31, 2025 |
| Michigan (MI) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Jul 8, 2025 |
| Maryland (MD) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 29, 2025 |
| Indiana (IN) | 3 | 1 | 33.3% | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 28, 2025 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 23, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 4, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 3, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 28, 2025 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 9, 2025 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 1, 2025 |
| Minnesota (MN) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jan 6, 2025 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 3, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | May 15, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 9, 2025 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 26, 2024 |
| Alabama (AL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 19, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 45 | |
| Volvo | 37 | |
| Freightliner | 28 | |
| Great Dane | 14 | |
| Stoughton | 4 |
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 | 3 | — | 0.47 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | — | 3.82 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | — | 2.88 | 3 | — | 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 (66 rows) View all 66 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88343811 | Jul 6, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 396.3A1-BALR | Yes |
| 88291813 | Jun 29, 2026 | TN | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 391.11B4-CLHA, 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 88108278 | Jun 9, 2026 | OH | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88043529 | Jun 4, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87921187 | May 20, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS4, 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | No |
| 87862672 | May 15, 2026 | NJ | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.3A1-HOSPD, 393.55E-B, 393.11A1-LCHL | No |
| 87684162 | Apr 25, 2026 | TN | 3 | NASHVILLE TN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87288048 | Mar 12, 2026 | TN | 2 | STANTON TN |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87261436 | Mar 11, 2026 | KY | 2 | WALTON |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 86967537 | Feb 4, 2026 | PA | 3 | pa-i-80-eb-mm-56-beaver-twp---sca |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86965538 | Feb 3, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-halifax-weigh-station,-i-95,-n |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86823447 | Jan 15, 2026 | OH | 2 | SOUTH VIENNA OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86653828 | Dec 22, 2025 | IN | 3 | SPICELAND IN |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86537835 | Dec 10, 2025 | AR | 3 | VAN BUREN AR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 86557846 | Dec 9, 2025 | SC | 2 | SAINT GEORGE SC |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86528696 | Dec 9, 2025 | NM | 3 | GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86504359 | Dec 1, 2025 | MA | 2 | H-STURBRIDGE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86434459 | Nov 25, 2025 | AR | 2 | HOPE AR |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86392111 | Nov 20, 2025 | OH | 2 | CHAGRIN FALLS OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Yes |
| 86327571 | Nov 13, 2025 | OH | 2 | WADSWORTH OH |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86250416 | Nov 4, 2025 | TN | 3 | tn-mt.-juliet-tn |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86223630 | Oct 31, 2025 | PA | 3 | PA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 86228874 | Oct 29, 2025 | MD | 2 | CLARKSBURG MD |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86188067 | Oct 28, 2025 | CO | 2 | LAMAR CO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85885591 | Sep 24, 2025 | OH | 2 | MILAN OH |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 172.202A2-HMSPS, 172.203K-HMSPS | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY0073272822 | Dec 12, 2025 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX776AHQE1JP | Jul 1, 2025 | TX | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
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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| May 4, 2022 | MC1409074-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | 17309-791BCC-25 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | 17308-2BDDB6-24 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 8, 2025 | Jan 7, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | 17308-2BDDB6-24 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 8, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 | REPLACED |
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | 17308-2BDDB6-24 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2025 | Dec 8, 2025 | REPLACED |
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | 17308-2BDDB6-24 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2025 | Dec 10, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | 17308-630977-23 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | 17308-2BDDB6-24 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 | REPLACED |
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | 17308-630977-23 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA957705774 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 12, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA957705774 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 12, 2023 | Feb 2, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA957705774 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 1, 2022 | Dec 12, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jan 7, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — STAR MUTUAL RRG
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Jan 1, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — STAR MUTUAL RRG
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Dec 23, 2025
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Dec 10, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — STAR MUTUAL RRG
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Dec 9, 2025
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Dec 8, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — STAR MUTUAL RRG
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Jan 1, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — STAR MUTUAL RRG
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Jan 1, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — STAR MUTUAL RRG
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Dec 13, 2024
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Feb 2, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jan 1, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — STAR MUTUAL RRG
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Dec 13, 2023
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Dec 12, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jul 22, 2023oosOut-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
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May 4, 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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| TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | 2 | 1 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| WADSWORTH OH | OH | 2 | 0 |
| KNOXVILLE TN | TN | 2 | 0 |
| ATTALLA | AL | 1 | 0 |
| HOPE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| VAN BUREN AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| LAMAR CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| SAVANNAH GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| I57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1409074
common · ACTIVE · MC
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STAR MUTUAL RRG
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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#1 A+ AGENTS OF PROCESS, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 126,293 carriers served
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66 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify SAFE LINE INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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