SWALLOWTAIL ENTERPRISES LLC
SWALLOWTAIL ENTERPRISES LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 4 drivers, based in Vero Beach, FL. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 50.0% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with 1 reportable crash. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Violations per Inspection above national average 5.50 vs 1.80 national (+3.70).
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SWALLOWTAIL ENTERPRISES LLC (USDOT 3863880) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Violations per Inspection above national average — 5.50 vs 1.80 national (+3.70). On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3863880/ As of: Sep 21, 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 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). 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 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 92/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=195439 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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 6 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 50% | — |
| 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.
SWALLOWTAIL ENTERPRISES LLC had 2 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 50.0%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 9.0. 1 reportable crash occurred in the same 24-month window.
2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in FL (2 stops).
50.0% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (12.5% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Big tex, Ford, and Hino are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 195,439 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 (5 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Florida (FL) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Apr 29, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 3.00 | 3 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 8.50 | 9 | — | 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 (6 rows) View all 6 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87719482 | Apr 29, 2026 | FL | 1 | LAKE WORTH BEACH FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 2-SLLTCD, 95A4-EEUS | No |
| 82842067 | Oct 3, 2024 | FL | 1 | HOBE SOUND FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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11 | 393.100(b), 392.2, 392.8 | Yes |
| 81955904 | Jun 19, 2024 | FL | 1 | PALM BEACH GARDENS FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 393.41, 396.17(c), 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 80977873 | Feb 21, 2024 | FL | 1 | LAKE WORTH BEACH FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.16B-DPASS, 392.16-D | No |
| 80252530 | Nov 27, 2023 | FL | 1 | LAKE WORTH FL |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 79168977 | Jul 12, 2023 | FL | 2 | STUART |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.100(b), 393.9(a), 393.43 | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL2665325504 | Sep 25, 2024 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAKE WORTH BEACH FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| HOBE SOUND FL | FL | 1 | 1 |
| LAKE WORTH FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| PALM BEACH GARDENS FL | FL | 1 | 1 |
| STUART | FL | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 1 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.7(a) | Driver failing to conduct pre-trip inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.25(f) | Stop lamp violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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