SMS LOGISTICS LLC
SALT LAKE CITY, UT
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 — SMS LOGISTICS LLC (USDOT 3873106) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): SAMI SADID (Company officer) 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 · $750,000 — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3873106/ As of: Jul 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 · 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 3.8% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=331401 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units −11 (14 → 3) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Drivers −11 (14 → 3) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
3 active liability policies
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.
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InsuranceEVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 27, 2026
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Process AgentTRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1418647ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 3 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 48 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 12.5% | 20.83% | — |
| 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
SMS LOGISTICS LLC is a motor carrier based in SALT LAKE CITY, UT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3873106. 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 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 48 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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.
SMS LOGISTICS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 14 power units and 14 drivers, based in Salt Lake City, UT. Across 25 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 24.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
25 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 32% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in UT (10) and WA (6), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
24.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (54.4% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 14 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 14 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,401 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gaps detected (2)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 2, 2024 to Dec 4, 2024 (2 days)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 24, 2026 to Feb 27, 2026 (3 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 14 3FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units 14 3FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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 |
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| Utah (UT) | 10 | 1 | 10.0% | May 27, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 5 | 1 | 20.0% | Oct 26, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 3, 2025 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Mar 31, 2026 |
| California (CA) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 11, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 21, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 21, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 39 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 21 | |
| Utility | 11 | |
| Volvo | 4 | |
| Great Dane | 3 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Comm | 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 | 1 | — | 0.65 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 5 | — | 2.15 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | — | 10.21 | 10 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | — | 7.61 | 8 | — | 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 (48 rows) View all 48 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87999544 | May 27, 2026 | UT | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.55E-B, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 87950943 | May 25, 2026 | UT | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 87939086 | May 21, 2026 | CO | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 383.51A-LCDLRSWD, 392.2-SLLML, 392.2SLSNC | Yes |
| 87473448 | Mar 31, 2026 | AZ | 2 | AVONDALE AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 395.8E-HOSPDOOS, 393.75A3-TAOL, 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | Yes |
| 86535975 | Dec 9, 2025 | AZ | 2 | KINGMAN AZ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.95F | Yes |
| 86354675 | Nov 12, 2025 | CA | 1 | CORDELIA IF |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 396.5B-L, 392.2-SLLMF, 396.3A1-BARS | No |
| 86203457 | Oct 26, 2025 | WA | 2 | GRANDVIEW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86029830 | Oct 11, 2025 | MO | 1 | JOPLIN MO |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.60C, 393.45D-B | No |
| 85700451 | Sep 1, 2025 | WA | 2 | GIG HARBOR WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 85537477 | Aug 17, 2025 | UT | 3 | BRIGHAM CITY UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85460961 | Aug 7, 2025 | CA | 1 | NORTHBOUND CAJON SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.207F-SDAS, 393.60C, 392.2-SLLEQP | Yes |
| 85134421 | Jul 6, 2025 | UT | 3 | LOGAN UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 392.2-SLLCP | No |
| 84833855 | May 27, 2025 | WA | 2 | SPRAGUE WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.9A-LFTSI | No |
| 84709475 | May 15, 2025 | UT | 1 | BRIGHAM CITY UT |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 396.5B-HWSL, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.48A-BMBCAD | Yes |
| 84706930 | May 15, 2025 | UT | 1 | BRIGHAM CITY UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS2, 393.95A1 | No |
| 84209360 | Mar 21, 2025 | WY | 1 | EVANSTON POE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.43A-TPV, 395.24C2III-ELDSDN | Yes |
| 83915120 | Feb 18, 2025 | WA | 2 | GRANDVIEW WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LRLI, 395.30B1-ELDDFR | No |
| 83774322 | Feb 3, 2025 | OR | 3 | HUNTINGTON OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82925870 | Oct 15, 2024 | WA | 2 | CLE ELUM WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82844156 | Oct 4, 2024 | UT | 3 | BRIGHAM CITY UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 82709673 | Sep 18, 2024 | UT | 3 | BRIGHAM CITY UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 82548520 | Aug 30, 2024 | UT | 3 | BRIGHAM CITY UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2 | No |
| 82355736 | Aug 12, 2024 | UT | 1 | LOGAN UT |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.16(a), 393.11(a)(1), 396.3(a)(1) | No |
| 82211333 | Jul 25, 2024 | OR | 3 | CASCADE LOCKS OR |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81968736 | Jun 20, 2024 | WA | 2 | RIDGEFIELD WA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.95(a)(1), 393.95(a)(4) | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN0904414798 | Dec 17, 2023 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA210218300X | Oct 27, 2022 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
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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| Aug 31, 2022 | MC1418647-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (20 rows)
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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| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVE-932957-01 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 27, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVE-932957-01 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Feb 27, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW3EVE-932957-01 | BIPD/Primary | $750,000 | Feb 27, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| Coverage gap — 3 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 24, 2026 to Feb 27, 2026 | ||||||
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA867127809 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 18, 2025 | Feb 24, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC. | POCL00000038 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 4, 2024 | Dec 18, 2025 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 2 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 2, 2024 to Dec 4, 2024 | ||||||
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA985805561 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2024 | Dec 2, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | LHMI0240-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 | REPLACED |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | LHMI0240-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2023 | Jan 19, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | LHMI0240-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 | REPLACED |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | LHMI0240-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2023 | May 30, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | LHMI0240-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 | REPLACED |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | LHMI0240-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 | REPLACED |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | LHMI0240-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2023 | Nov 19, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | LHMI0240-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2023 | Aug 25, 2023 | REPLACED |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | LHMI0240-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2023 | Apr 20, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | LHMI0240-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2023 | Aug 25, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC | LHMI0240-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2023 | Oct 15, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA960988888 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 25, 2022 | Aug 25, 2023 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 16, 2026
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Apr 15, 2026insuranceCANCEL — EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 2, 2026
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Feb 24, 2026insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 24, 2026insurance gapCoverage gap: 3 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Feb 27, 2026)
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Dec 18, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
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Dec 4, 2024
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Dec 2, 2024insuranceCANCEL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Dec 2, 2024insurance gapCoverage gap: 2 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 4, 2024)
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Aug 27, 2024
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Aug 25, 2024insuranceCANCEL — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
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May 30, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
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May 29, 2024
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Apr 20, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
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Mar 26, 2024
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Jan 19, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
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Dec 27, 2023
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Nov 19, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
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Nov 3, 2023
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Oct 15, 2023insuranceTERM/CANCL — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
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Sep 25, 2023
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Aug 25, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Aug 25, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
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Aug 31, 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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| BRIGHAM CITY UT | UT | 6 | 1 |
| KANAB PORT OF ENTRY | UT | 2 | 0 |
| LOGAN UT | UT | 2 | 0 |
| GRANDVIEW WA | WA | 2 | 0 |
| AVONDALE AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| KINGMAN AZ | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| LITTLEFIELD AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| BLYTHE AREA | CA | 1 | 0 |
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 1 | 0 |
| NORTHBOUND CAJON SCALES | CA | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
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| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1418647
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EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EVOLUM RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MOTOR TRANSPORT MUTUAL RRG INC
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCKER & BROKER SERVICES INC
BOC-3 process agent · 55,281 carriers served
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48 inspections
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2 reportable crashes
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How to verify SMS LOGISTICS LLC
- 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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About FMCSA carrier records
Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.
Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.
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